Whats with this MIJ Squier?

GuitarJonz · October 2nd, 2005, 08:49 PM

Check out this one on eBay, rather strange IMO. Body looks like correct SQ Squier, as advertised.

Guitar center supposed SQ Squier on eBay

But the neck looks like the later E Series. It has the E Series logos, but no E Series serial number under the Squier, where it should be.

Could the serial number have been rubbed off, or maybe it is some weird transitional variant before the full blown E Series came in? Also, the tuners are not the usual Gotohs style that both SQ and E Series have. Maybe just a GC switcheroo fraud?

Hope you guys don't mind the Squier fascination so much, but its as close as I'll ever come to taking apart a vintage guitar, so fun for me anyway!

pottedmeat42 · October 2nd, 2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GuitarJonz

Hope you guys don't mind the Squier fascination so much, but its as close as I'll ever come to taking apart a vintage guitar, so fun for me anyway!

dOOd, I don't mind. I'm right there with you! I have an E-series MIJ strat that I'll never part with. Sorry, I can't help you w/this particular case.

Jason

gbenson · October 2nd, 2005, 11:49 PM

I've seen alot of weird MIJ stuff-- JV Squiers with those same tuners, E series Squiers with SQ-style decals, JV serial # SQ models, spot-on 70's reissues with factory Gotoh's....

There's all sorts of weird MIJ models like European market models, Japan non-US export models, etc. Have you seen any of those eBay auctions from Japan? They're pretty crazy, the things they have over there. I saw a 3/4 scale Tele a few months ago. it was before I started hanging out here at TDP, and I'm sure someone linked to it.

BTW, no worries about the Squier fascination, I share it!

gbenson · October 2nd, 2005, 11:52 PM

shoot, after seeing photo essays on Japanese street fashion, I am not surprised by any of their guitars....

ever seen a hot nun with a mini skirt and moon boots licking a lolipop?

timgreene · October 3rd, 2005, 08:00 AM

Nah, thats probably right. I have a strat, that is the same way. Skinny headstock, E-series logo, Sq serial number on neck plate, same tuners. Lots of transitional periods in fender gear.

October 2nd, 2005, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,777 7 Photos	Whats with this MIJ Squier? Check out this one on eBay, rather strange IMO. Body looks like correct SQ Squier, as advertised. Guitar center supposed SQ Squier on eBay But the neck looks like the later E Series. It has the E Series logos, but no E Series serial number under the Squier, where it should be. Could the serial number have been rubbed off, or maybe it is some weird transitional variant before the full blown E Series came in? Also, the tuners are not the usual Gotohs style that both SQ and E Series have. Maybe just a GC switcheroo fraud? Hope you guys don't mind the Squier fascination so much, but its as close as I'll ever come to taking apart a vintage guitar, so fun for me anyway!

October 3rd, 2005, 08:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
timgreene Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,257 10 Photos	Nah, thats probably right. I have a strat, that is the same way. Skinny headstock, E-series logo, Sq serial number on neck plate, same tuners. Lots of transitional periods in fender gear. __________________ opinions expressed are the view of the author, and are not necesarily correct.

October 2nd, 2005, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
gbenson TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 90	I've seen alot of weird MIJ stuff-- JV Squiers with those same tuners, E series Squiers with SQ-style decals, JV serial # SQ models, spot-on 70's reissues with factory Gotoh's.... There's all sorts of weird MIJ models like European market models, Japan non-US export models, etc. Have you seen any of those eBay auctions from Japan? They're pretty crazy, the things they have over there. I saw a 3/4 scale Tele a few months ago. it was before I started hanging out here at TDP, and I'm sure someone linked to it. BTW, no worries about the Squier fascination, I share it!

October 2nd, 2005, 11:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
gbenson TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 90	shoot, after seeing photo essays on Japanese street fashion, I am not surprised by any of their guitars.... ever seen a hot nun with a mini skirt and moon boots licking a lolipop?