How can you tell a squire from a Fender?

how can you tell if a strat body is made by squire or fender? shave off a piece of paint at the side, if it has multiple layers its plywood and thus squire. fenders dont have plywood, squires do have alder bodys as well so dont just put them out of the picture.

How can you tell a Squier from a 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.

Is there a big difference between Squire and Fender?

The major difference between a Squier Strat and a Fender Strat is one is made in the US or Mexico (Fender), while the other is made in Asia (Squier). But there are some Squiers that cost more than a Fender, and some Fenders use lower quality parts than some Squiers.

Does Squier belong to Fender?

Under the Squier brand, Fender makes less expensive versions of its popular Stratocaster and Telecaster models, among others. Originally a string manufacturing company for violins, banjos, and guitars, Fender acquired Squier in 1965 and began producing Squier guitars in 1982.

Why did Fender stop using Rosewood?

Fender Musical Instruments is officially moving away from using rosewood fingerboards in the manufacturing of its Mexican made instruments due to the recent CITES regulations (see our previous post on CITES here). Some say that this tone wood has more snap than rosewood (a characteristic more consistent with maple).

Are Squier necks thinner than Fender?

For the Fender Standard line, I have found that finish is thinner and with fewer imperfections than Squier, especially in key areas such as the neck pocket and neck. From my personal experience, I have found that the MIM models tend to weigh less than the Squier models.

Are Squier guitars bad?

Squier is better than Fender for beginners and guitarists on a tight budget. Fender guitars are fantastic, but some guitar players cant justify the cost. Even though they may not features the premium specs you will see on the Fender, Squier guitars are still very good for the money.

What year did fender stop using rosewood?

Supplies grew extremely thin in the late 1960s, however, and Martin and others stopped using Brazilian rosewood in 1969, moving over to Indian rosewood, then other varieties. In 1992, Brazilian rosewood was added to the CITES treaty, strictly banning its exportation.

Why is Squire bad?

Squiers sound awful. Squier pickups are a little weaker, and the body materials used do not allow for the richness of tone found in Fenders. These are low-budget instruments that sacrifice a little sound to keep costs affordable. For the money, Squier guitars sound just fine.

Are Fender necks better than Squier?

For the Fender Standard line, I have found that finish is thinner and with fewer imperfections than Squier, especially in key areas such as the neck pocket and neck. The satin finish necks also feel smoother in the hand.