Is this a MIJ Squier?

cotecj · July 10th, 2008, 04:36 PM

Is this a Japanese Squier? If so, I think somebody got a great deal:

e-merlin · July 10th, 2008, 05:40 PM

Sure looks like one to me. Someone put a different pickguard on and I don't know what that stamp is on the back of the headstock, but it looks good otherwise.

degsycaster · July 10th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Exactly the same as my first ever Tele in about 1988. What's with that pickguard though? Looks like laminated toilet paper!!!

OMG! I just realised I've been playing Telecasters for 20 years. 'Tis a cruel mistress - addiction

jwells393 · July 10th, 2008, 05:48 PM

Yes it is a Japanese Squire. Although it's difficult to read, if you enlarge the front headstock picture you can see "Made In Japan" under "Telecaster". On at least some of the early guitars from Fender Japan, the Made In Japan and serial number were put on the front of the headstock. The stock Gotoh tuners are another Japanese indication.

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Looks like it is one of the lower end models.

GuitarJonz · July 10th, 2008, 09:43 PM

Sweet deal! I got one just like it for $200, and thought I got a deal! These can be great teles, with the awesome MIJ tele necks. I made mine into a string-thru, now one of my faves.

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degsycaster Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Suffolk, England Age: 38 Posts: 420 31 Photos	Exactly the same as my first ever Tele in about 1988. What's with that pickguard though? Looks like laminated toilet paper!!! OMG! I just realised I've been playing Telecasters for 20 years. 'Tis a cruel mistress - addiction __________________ To twang is to live!

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,901 101 Photos	Yes it is a Japanese Squire. Although it's difficult to read, if you enlarge the front headstock picture you can see "Made In Japan" under "Telecaster". On at least some of the early guitars from Fender Japan, the Made In Japan and serial number were put on the front of the headstock. The stock Gotoh tuners are another Japanese indication. ...... Looks like it is one of the lower end models. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

July 10th, 2008, 09:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,710 7 Photos	Sweet deal! I got one just like it for $200, and thought I got a deal! These can be great teles, with the awesome MIJ tele necks. I made mine into a string-thru, now one of my faves.