That fine little mutt, the 80s MIJ Squier Bullet...

fenderfan · December 26th, 2003, 09:45 PM

Many different models of the Squier Bullet have been made, but this note concerns the Strat-body, three pickup gem with the great maple Tele neck, made in Japan in the 80s. What a fine guitar this is, and such an interesting mix of Tele/Strat. I have Fralins in this one and it's just a joy to play - always bring a smile. Lightweight (the strat body is slightly smaller than a regualr strat), and very enjoyable with that great 80s MIJ Tele neck. It's funny to be blasting through a lead on a nice Tele neck, and be able to reach down and grab the vibrato bar for a little shimmer. Very interesting little Fender mongrel!

Blueblood · December 27th, 2003, 04:21 AM

I just bought my second one at a pawn shop (on the 24th.) This thing is a little blues monster right behind my Muddy Waters Tele! I spent a good part of Christmas day with a major grin.. and an SRV guitar face..

Mike D. · December 27th, 2003, 12:55 PM

I watched a mid eighties concert tape of the Steve Miller Band last night. His guitar player had that exact guitar. I kept looking at the body and then at the headstock and wondering what the heck it was.

fenderfan · December 27th, 2003, 02:46 PM

..with models like the Pro Tone Strat as underappreciated gems!

BadTele · December 29th, 2003, 02:31 AM

What's a fair price?

Johnny Isaacs · December 29th, 2003, 08:18 AM

I don't know if this is anything like what you all are talking about, but this is my Fender Bullet H-3 and I love it! Mine is made in the US, but after 83 these were made in Japan, but the quality was just as good. Great necks! The body's made of pine FYI!

Johnny Isaacs

Blueblood · December 29th, 2003, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BadTele

What's a fair price?

They average about from $75.00 to $150.00 but marketwise they'd have to be dead mint MIA or SQ's to gleen more..IMHO..

Bottom line as always is, what are you willing to pay? Just keep in mind, there are plenty to be found and not to get yourself caught up in the hoopla.. 8)

Blueblood · January 1st, 2004, 11:08 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2369417251

Pierce · January 3rd, 2004, 07:58 AM

I've bought and recycled several of these.. I have found them with 60's f tuners and fifties single line klusons like they were just using up parts . Granted these were the USA models.
tom

December 26th, 2003, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
fenderfan Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 522	That fine little mutt, the 80s MIJ Squier Bullet... Many different models of the Squier Bullet have been made, but this note concerns the Strat-body, three pickup gem with the great maple Tele neck, made in Japan in the 80s. What a fine guitar this is, and such an interesting mix of Tele/Strat. I have Fralins in this one and it's just a joy to play - always bring a smile. Lightweight (the strat body is slightly smaller than a regualr strat), and very enjoyable with that great 80s MIJ Tele neck. It's funny to be blasting through a lead on a nice Tele neck, and be able to reach down and grab the vibrato bar for a little shimmer. Very interesting little Fender mongrel!

December 27th, 2003, 04:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blueblood Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Directly in front of monitor Age: 55 Posts: 713 36 Photos	I ABSOLUTELY AGREE!! I just bought my second one at a pawn shop (on the 24th.) This thing is a little blues monster right behind my Muddy Waters Tele! I spent a good part of Christmas day with a major grin.. and an SRV guitar face.. __________________ (((((((((((({{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{got mojo?}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}))))))))))))

December 27th, 2003, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
fenderfan Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 522	They rank right up there... ..with models like the Pro Tone Strat as underappreciated gems!

December 29th, 2003, 02:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
BadTele Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 133	There's a couple on E-bay as we speak... What's a fair price? __________________ I could drink every day I got home from work, but then my wife wouldn't compliment me on how much my drinking has improved.

December 29th, 2003, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Johnny Isaacs Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,468 3 Photos	Here's mine.... I don't know if this is anything like what you all are talking about, but this is my Fender Bullet H-3 and I love it! Mine is made in the US, but after 83 these were made in Japan, but the quality was just as good. Great necks! The body's made of pine FYI! Johnny Isaacs __________________ Myspace music page I've never trusted a guitar player who hasn't licked a few 9volts... Famous last words...... after this one, no new Tele's!

December 27th, 2003, 12:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mike D. Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 570	I watched a mid eighties concert tape of the Steve Miller Band last night. His guitar player had that exact guitar. I kept looking at the body and then at the headstock and wondering what the heck it was.

January 1st, 2004, 11:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blueblood Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Directly in front of monitor Age: 55 Posts: 713 36 Photos	Whoa..! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2369417251 __________________ (((((((((((({{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{got mojo?}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}))))))))))))

January 3rd, 2004, 07:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pierce Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skull island Posts: 471	funny for a budget guitar.. I've bought and recycled several of these.. I have found them with 60's f tuners and fifties single line klusons like they were just using up parts . Granted these were the USA models. tom