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The Fender Squier Telecasters and Stratocasters are revolutionary guitars in the musical instrument market. The Squier series of Fender guitars were available to musicians in 1981-1982, and something very big happened. Now, the average starving musicians could afford a high quality Fender guitar for a fraction of the retail price.

What’s Different On Squier Fender Guitars?

There isn’t much difference between the Squier Fender guitars the original, made in USA fender guitars. The original Fender guitars are manufactured and assembled in United States, and this gives them the right of passage to be called an “original fender”. Originally the Fender Squier brand was manufactured in the United States, but assembled in places like Japan or China. In fact, Fender Squier’s are made in places like Japan, Korea, India, Mexico, Taiwan, Indonesia, and of course China.

The Different Series Models of Fender Squier’s

There are various series of Fender Squier’s on the market. Below we list the complete Fender Squier series of guitars;

Affinity Series

- Squier Strat
- Squier Tele
- Squier Fat Strat
- Squier Mini
- Squier Mini Player
- Squier Duo-Sonic
- Squier Bullet
- Squier Bullet Special

Bullet Series

- Squier Bullet Strat

California Series

- Squier Stratocaster
- Squier Telecaster
- Squier Fat Stratocaster

Deluxe Series

- Squier Deluxe Hot Rails Stratocaster
- Squier Deluxe Stratocaster
- Squier Deluxe Stratocaster FMT
- Squier Deluxe Stratocaster QMT
- Squier Satin Trans Fat Stratocaster HH
- Squier Satin Trans Fat Stratocaster HSS
- Squier Satin Trans Stratocaster
- Squier Satin Trans Telecaster
- Squier Double Fat Telecaster Deluxe

Hello Kitty Series

- Squier Hello Kitty Mini
- Hello Kitty Stratocaster

Obey Graphics Series

- OBEY Graphic Stratocaster HSS Collage/Dissent
- OBEY Graphic Telecaster HSS Collage/Propaganda

Standard Series

- Squier Standard Stratocaster
- Squier Standard Telecaster
- Squier Standard Fat Telecaster
- Squier Standard Double Fat Stratocaster
- Squier Telecaster Special

Vintage Modified Series

- Squier Jagmaster II
- Squier Telecaster Custom
- Squier Telecaster Custom II
- Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster
- Squier Vintage Modified Stratocaster HSS
- Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster SH
- Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster SSH
- Squier ‘51
- Squier Cyclone

Signature Series

- Deryck Whibley Signature Telecaster
- Avril Lavigne Signature Telecaster
- Oh Olarn Phromhjai Signature Stratocaster

How Fender Squier Guitars Surprised the Music World

Fender Squier guitars have surprised the music world over time since the early 1980s. Fender Squier’s were meant to be a cheaper or more affordable alternative for so-called novice guitarists, but something very different happened. The quality of the Fender Squier series was so high that they can be used by novices and professionals alike. Musicians in 1980 to 1981 who bought a Fender Squier would have been expecting their guitar to last them maybe five years, but they lasted much longer.

Thousands of guitarists world-wide who bought their Fender Squier in 1981 are still playing them today. Just like a standard Fender guitars, the Fender Squier guitars needed fret jobs and truss rod adjustments after time, but nothing suggested that Fender Squier instruments will last as long as the standard standard Guitars. This is the boon for Fender as the reputation for quality has been greatly enhanced.

Fender Squier Parts

Fender Squier parts are just as good as the standard Fender guitar parts. In fact, they use almost exactly the same quality of parts as the standard guitars. The pickups, bridge pieces, nuts, pick guards, headstocks, machine heads, necks, bodies, and electronics are directly comparable. The all-important sound quality is almost undistinguishable to the trained ear. This is why many professional guitarists will use their Fender Squier’s when they’re out on the road, and the use their original standard Fender guitarists in the studio only. It all depends on a musician of course but Fender Squier’s are almost interchangeable with standard Fender guitars.

Of course, and the music business there are strong opinions that would disagree with my above assessment, but I can assure you purchasing a Fender Squier will not be disappointing experience.

Fender Squier Guitar Prices

Fender Squier electric guitars cost a fraction of their standard counterparts as mentioned above. You can buy a brand-new Fender Squier electric guitar, such as a Telecaster or a Stratocaster for between $150 and $300 depending where you are purchasing your new instrument. This makes the Fender Squier series a perfect starting point for beginners and novices. They can afford to have a high quality instrument while they learn and avoid the $1500 or $2000 for $3000 price tag that comes along with buying a vintage Fender guitar.

Fender Squier also makes bass guitars which are also high quality Fender instruments. Fender Squier bass guitar series this price about the same. You can pick up a Fender Squier guitar or bass from eBay or your local music store for less than $100 if you’re willing to put up with the nick or scratch (the scratches give the guitar character anyway). Remember that you can have your neck shaved, your frets replaced, and your hardware refurbished. As long as the headstock, neck, and wood parts of the guitar or not warped or damage you should be OK. The truss rod should be examined by an expert to make sure you have a Fender Squier guitar that last for many years to come.

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