The routing work was done in Mexico (and by hand, as Febder would not begin to machine work the routing until the late 1990s). All of the painting and finishing was completed in Mexico. The necks and bodies aren’t finished before they are sent to Mexico. These guitars are poplar (wood). American Fenders are usually Alder. That said, the poplar bodies were cut in California and shipped down the road to the Mexican plant. All electronics for these guitars were MIM.
I herd a interview on youtub years ago with the ceo of fender (can't remember his name) he confirmed that the body's and necks were routed and shipped to Mexico after the Mexican plant fire. They were finished in Mexico. The body is popler 100%. I own a 95 "squire series" strat, among a Awsome USA standard and meny other higher end guitars. The MIM Squire is my absolute favorite. I did change the electronics, tuners and bridge. It just has a different sound I prefer. In my opinion, it's due to a popler body instead of alder. It resonates better then any guitar I've owned in my 30+ yrs of playing. Maybe I got lucky. I used to turn my nose up at mim Fenders. That all changed in the last 8 yrs or so for me. My friend owned a guitar sales shop. I played at least 100 mim and usa strats and teles. The mim held there own really well to the usa models. They all require fret work to get the full potential. Mexicos manufacturing facility isn't far from carina California (about 200 miles) and there tooling is just as good and newer then USA machines. If possible, I would rather support U.S. workers, but for half the cost of the U.S. you can get a "real fender" that's MIM. They have come a long way and are veterans in the game now. Plus, they produce Nitro guitars without charging ridiculous premiums.
I have one of these with a rosewood board and love it but I totally agree with you. I think over the years some stories also got mixed up from these and the “California” series guitars they did in the late 90s. They truly were a team effort between both the Ensenada mexico plant and the corona California plant. Fun fact These factories are less than 3.5 hours from each other lol.
A ex fender executive told the story of theses squire series guitars. If your serial number starts with mn04 it is an American body and neck. There was a fire at the Mexican plant just before Christmas time so fender USA sent unfinished body’s and necks to Mexico plant to be finished and sold. Most were sold in a bundle with a small amp. Not all squire series were us body’s and necks.
Oooh senior moment on the knobeys. I do it all the time also. Just a fact of life now. Haven't heard of that brand pup's. You also seem out of breath. Are you ok?
Based on the info I've been able to find the body is supposed to be Poplar. I bought a loaded pickguard online with "Hot Texas Blues" pickups. How did the holes line up on the new pickguard? I suspect I'll be doing some drilling when I'm ready to put it all together.
The holes lined up perfect on this one. I would assume that Popular is the wood used for these. Once I got this one put back together I have hardly played anything else. It has a great neck and the Tone Hatch pickups are amazing. Good luck with your new project.
Misleading thumbnail. Kinda made me think he was gonna reveal the routing under the pickguard. No dice. He did t really reveal any new info. Just repeating the same stuff that’s been making it’s way around forums since 2017 or maybe even 2010. So not really a final verdict here.
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The routing work was done in Mexico (and by hand, as Febder would not begin to machine work the routing until the late 1990s). All of the painting and finishing was completed in Mexico. The necks and bodies aren’t finished before they are sent to Mexico.
These guitars are poplar (wood). American Fenders are usually Alder. That said, the poplar bodies were cut in California and shipped down the road to the Mexican plant.
All electronics for these guitars were MIM.
I herd a interview on youtub years ago with the ceo of fender (can't remember his name) he confirmed that the body's and necks were routed and shipped to Mexico after the Mexican plant fire. They were finished in Mexico. The body is popler 100%. I own a 95 "squire series" strat, among a Awsome USA standard and meny other higher end guitars. The MIM Squire is my absolute favorite. I did change the electronics, tuners and bridge. It just has a different sound I prefer. In my opinion, it's due to a popler body instead of alder. It resonates better then any guitar I've owned in my 30+ yrs of playing. Maybe I got lucky. I used to turn my nose up at mim Fenders. That all changed in the last 8 yrs or so for me. My friend owned a guitar sales shop. I played at least 100 mim and usa strats and teles. The mim held there own really well to the usa models. They all require fret work to get the full potential. Mexicos manufacturing facility isn't far from carina California (about 200 miles) and there tooling is just as good and newer then USA machines. If possible, I would rather support U.S. workers, but for half the cost of the U.S. you can get a "real fender" that's MIM. They have come a long way and are veterans in the game now. Plus, they produce Nitro guitars without charging ridiculous premiums.
I have one of these with a rosewood board and love it but I totally agree with you. I think over the years some stories also got mixed up from these and the “California” series guitars they did in the late 90s. They truly were a team effort between both the Ensenada mexico plant and the corona California plant. Fun fact These factories are less than 3.5 hours from each other lol.
What did you use for the replacement pickgard? Holes all line up..? Thanks! Enjoyed your vid!
The fender Squier series was in Japan called the jv series and became just Squier jv series American pickup and hardware . I get one in Germany in 83
And yes that is a Mexican pick up
Interesting, and quite rare I think. Enjoy 🙂
A ex fender executive told the story of theses squire series guitars. If your serial number starts with mn04 it is an American body and neck. There was a fire at the Mexican plant just before Christmas time so fender USA sent unfinished body’s and necks to Mexico plant to be finished and sold. Most were sold in a bundle with a small amp. Not all squire series were us body’s and necks.
Mine just says Mn4
Mine too MN4
Oooh senior moment on the knobeys. I do it all the time also. Just a fact of life now. Haven't heard of that brand pup's. You also seem out of breath. Are you ok?
That is an interesting strat. It kind of reminds me of Kurt Cobain’s “Vandalism” strat from back in the good ole’ days.
Based on the info I've been able to find the body is supposed to be Poplar. I bought a loaded pickguard online with "Hot Texas Blues" pickups. How did the holes line up on the new pickguard? I suspect I'll be doing some drilling when I'm ready to put it all together.
The holes lined up perfect on this one. I would assume that Popular is the wood used for these. Once I got this one put back together I have hardly played anything else. It has a great neck and the Tone Hatch pickups are amazing. Good luck with your new project.
used to own a red one,wasnt a bad guitar for what i paid for it,though i think the usa thing is a myth
poplar body
Misleading thumbnail. Kinda made me think he was gonna reveal the routing under the pickguard. No dice. He did t really reveal any new info. Just repeating the same stuff that’s been making it’s way around forums since 2017 or maybe even 2010. So not really a final verdict here.