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How do I identify my Squier Stratocaster?
Affinities will have Squier and Strat on the headstock in addition to the Affinity on the ball of the headstock. If you see Squier Strat on the headstock, nothing on the ball of the headstock, and the body is full width the guitar is probably a Squier SE.
How do I find out what year my guitar was made?
For US instruments, the serial number will start with a letter. That letter indicates the decade. The second character will usually be a number. That number indicates the specific year.
How do I know what Squier I have?
The serial number is generally stamped on the front or back of the headstock,or in some cases on the neck plate. If you want to know the production year of your Squier guitar,you can decipher it with the serial number decoder, or find it in explanation about the dating system below.
How do I know what model squire I have?
When buying used Squires its easy to identify models such as Bullet, Affinity, Standard they have the name on the headstock the Deluxe model says “Duncan Designed” on the pickups.
What is my Stratocaster worth?
How much are electric guitars worth?
| GUITAR | ESTIMATED VALUE |
|---|---|
| Fender Standard Stratocaster 2015 Black | $315-$455 |
| Fender Standard Telecaster 1992 Sunburst | $275-$400 |
| Fender Standard Telecaster 2010 Black | $300-$420 |
| Fender Stratocaster 1956 Sunburst | $20,485-$24,950 |
What is the serial number for a Korean Squier?
The S and E serial number prefix Korean Squiers are from the late 1980s/early 1990s. The first number following the prefix is the year. 6 or 7 digit number. The first guitars made in Korea are those with serial number written in silver E1 + 6 digits Examples: E1 with black serial = made by Sung-Eum in 1991.
When did the Fender Squier guitar come out?
The Korean Fender Squiers were produced from 1988, but there were no serial numbers until mid-1993 documented. Other low-budget countries followed, like China, Indonesia and India. The serial number registration of these countries also leaves sometimes to be desired.
Where do you find the serial number on a Squier guitar?
The serial number is generally stamped on the front or back of the headstock,or in some cases on the neck plate. If you want to know the production year of your Squier guitar,you can decipher it with the serial number decoder, or find it in explanation about the dating system below.
When did Squier change their logo to Stratocaster?
By summer 1982, the Squier headstock markings had been completely revised, with the main branding now reading ‘Squier’ in gold ‘transition’ lettering, then the word ‘Stratocaster’ scripted in the large-print 1970s style, and a very small ‘by Fender’ logo underneath (see the next illustration).