Squier product dating

How can I tell if my Squier is made in USA?

Made in USA – N = Nineties, 6 or 7 digits. Some USA Squiers had no serial number stamped on the headstock but a number without a prefix on the neck plate. A date with such a number is difficult to determine.

When did Squier start using the s and E for serial numbers?

Squiers with prefix S and E are from the late eighties and early nineties. E-letter serial numbers were used on Young Changs Fenix brand guitars. M - 7 digits. Used in the early 90s, characterized by the high-gloss maple neck and plywood slim 40 mm body.

How to read a Korean Squier serial number?

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

How do I find the production year of my Squier guitar?

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. Fender amps.

Do all Squiers have serial numbers on the headstock?

Some USA Squiers had no serial number stamped on the headstock but a number without a prefix on the neck plate. A date with such a number is difficult to determine. The Japanese Made in Japan Squiers were made by FujiGen until 1997 and the Japanese Crafted in Japan Squiers by Tokai and Dyna from 1997.

Are Squiers made in USA?

The production has also been moved from Japan to various other Asian countries such as Korea, China, Indonesia and India. The Squiers Made in USA have been produced since 1985 in Corona, California. Made in USA – E = Eighties, 6 or 7 digits.

How to read a Korean Squier serial number?

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

How do I find the production year of my Squier guitar?

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. Fender amps.

Where is 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.

How can I tell if my Squier is made in USA?

Made in USA – N = Nineties, 6 or 7 digits. Some USA Squiers had no serial number stamped on the headstock but a number without a prefix on the neck plate. A date with such a number is difficult to determine.

What do s and E mean in Korean Squier serial numbers?

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:

Where are Squier guitars made?

The production of Squier guitars started here in 1991. On February 11, 1994 the Ensenada plant burned down and production was temporarily moved to Corona. CA – C = China A = Axl (made by Axl). CD, CT en CJ – C = China. Probably made by Yako (Taiwan). CAE – 10 digits. NC – 6 digits. YN – Y = Yako (Taiwan) N = Nineties, 6 digits.