Passed on an SQ Strat today
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stratmanshow
Strat-Talker
Colour bleed from the case. That happened on my actual 74 OW strat after about a year or so. For $850 US it should be in excellent cond. IMO
Swamp_Thang
Strat-O-Master
I wouldn't pay that for a Squier.
I'm right there with you, but these SQ models really are set apart from the rest of Squier land. Even with all the cosmetic issues I held it for about 20 minutes before deciding against it, and as I said I'd have paid $600 for it. It played and sounded that good no matter what the headstock says.
Fujigen Gakki
Strat-Talker
Squier is the Fender version of 'putting lipstick on a pig'.
Maranello94
Strat-O-Master
It felt great but at $850 it was just too much $$$. Cosmetically it had lots of issues but at $600 I would have jumped.
850 bucks might get you a Fender Vintera 70 or Classic series 70 which are a step up IMO unless the SQ is the highest model and even then they would be on par
slabboardsam
Strat-Talker
Six Strings Down! I took lessons there as a teenager, and started lessons again there yesterday.It felt great but at $850 it was just too much $$$. Cosmetically it had lots of issues but at $600 I would have jumped.
This is worth a giggle if you have offer up
Not even a headstock picture
Not even a headstock picture
Guessing you haven't picked up a decent Squier in the last 20 years.
NobodyReally
Senior Stratmaster
I have a few pigs that look real sexy in lipstick. Lol
BuckNekkid
Strat-O-Master
I disagree. I think Fender and Gibson (with Epiphone) have learned that lower-cost guitars sell in greater abundance than higher-end axes, and have put a lot of time, effort and money into building up their "little brother/sister" brands.
I recently picked up a 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Squier Telecaster, and I'll stack it up against any other Tele in my collection (I have five). Bound neck, gold hardware, anodize pickguard, custom Fender-designed alnico single-coil Tele pickups, and a dreamy neck with great action, perfect intonation, and sparkling looks. What's not to like? And I paid "open box" pricing for a perfect specimen. Can't ask for more!
NobodyReally
Senior Stratmaster
That is stunningI disagree. I think Fender and Gibson (with Epiphone) have learned that lower-cost guitars sell in greater abundance than higher-end axes, and have put a lot of time, effort and money into building up their "little brother/sister" brands.
I recently picked up a 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Squier Telecaster, and I'll stack it up against any other Tele in my collection (I have five). Bound neck, gold hardware, anodize pickguard, custom Fender-designed alnico single-coil Tele pickups, and a dreamy neck with great action, perfect intonation, and sparkling looks. What's not to like? And I paid "open box" pricing for a perfect specimen. Can't ask for more!
Thats a bit harsh.
GregoryP
Strat-Talk Member
...and the Squier would be better most every time. 85% psychological
GregoryP
Strat-Talk Member
I would probably pay $850 for that MIJ it's a beauty to me. Where is it?
With GOOD Squires I enjoy them about 95% as much as a $2000 MIA but can have NGD 10 times as often. That math works better for me.
With GOOD Squires I enjoy them about 95% as much as a $2000 MIA but can have NGD 10 times as often. That math works better for me.
Fujigen Gakki
Strat-Talker
The problem is the price of these second brands especially Squier, LTD and Ibanez Premium have soared to the roof that it makes more sense to go straight to the real thing. With 600 dollars you can get a used MIM made in 2010s in full body thickness.
Yeah you can dress it up with boo-teek pickups, Callaham bridges, locking tuners etc., but in the end it is a cheapo.
Plus the last 10 years have been inundated with more respectable fakes under Japanese brands made in China, more commonly Tokai and Bacchus. There is also FGN that is a more affordable alternative to Fender Japan.
pazman6
Senior Stratmaster
Every Squier SQ I have ever picked up in a pawn shop and played has had an awesome neck on it.
What would you expect from a guitar made by Fujigen Gakki?
I expect an excellent guitar and that is what you get with an SQ serial # Squier made by Fujigen Gakki in 1983-84.
Odd that you would post that with your user name...
