2014 Squier Stratocaster — Fully Restored, Serviced & Ready to Play | Nix Custom Guitars

A 2014 Squier Stratocaster, manufactured in Indonesia at the Cort factory. The ICS14 serial prefix identifies this as an Indonesian-made Squier from 2014.

The guitar retains the classic Stratocaster configuration, with three single-coil pickups, a six-screw tremolo bridge and a maple neck with a dark wood fingerboard.

This instrument has received a comprehensive mechanical, electronic and cosmetic restoration by Nix Custom Guitars. The objective was not simply to make the guitar look cleaner, but to go through the instrument systematically and address the areas that affect reliability, playability, noise performance and overall condition.

Restoration and service work

Complete disassembly and inspection

Full disassembly of the instrument

Inspection of the neck, fingerboard, frets, bridge, hardware and electronics

Components cleaned and inspected individually before reassembly

Fretwork

Full fret levelling

Individual fret crowning

Fret-end and surface refinement where required

Progressive fret polishing to obtain a smooth, clean playing surface

The fretwork was carried out to establish a consistent fret plane before the final setup rather than simply polishing the existing frets.

Fingerboard

Thorough cleaning of the fingerboard

Removal of accumulated dirt and residue

Conditioning/hydration of the wood after cleaning

Final inspection following fretwork

Electronics and noise control

Complete inspection of the electronics

Cleaning and servicing of pots, selector and electrical contacts where required

Electrical connections checked and corrected where necessary

Full cavity shielding

Shielding continuity checked with a multimeter to verify that the cavities are properly connected

Pickup wax potting to reduce unwanted microphonic noise and improve pickup stability

The shielding was treated as an electrical system rather than simply applying conductive material: continuity was specifically checked after the work.

Hardware

Hardware removed and cleaned individually

General inspection of the bridge, tuners and associated components

Cleaning and lubrication where required

Components prepared for correct reassembly

General cleaning The body received a thorough cleaning, together with the pickguard, pickup covers and other plastic components.

The aim was to remove the accumulated dirt and residue while preserving the original character and finish of the instrument.

Final preparation

The final stage of the restoration includes:

Neck alignment check

New strings

Truss rod adjustment where required

Action adjustment

Intonation

Pickup height adjustment where necessary

Final inspection of the electronics

Full functional test

Final play test

The guitar will therefore be checked and set up immediately before dispatch, rather than simply being listed after restoration work has been completed.

This is a genuine 2014 Indonesian Squier that has been properly serviced from the inside out. The original Stratocaster character and configuration have been retained, while the instrument has been brought back to a clean, reliable and playable condition.

The restoration process has also been documented throughout the work by Nix Custom Guitars.

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