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SQUIER II by Fender (Samick) 1989 Electric Guitar. I got this with no case, so case is optional per discussion.
Cleaning this up, I noticed the tail piece section slot for a tremolo bar, looks off. I took a photo. Actually lots of photos to check out. I am uncertain of originality of electronics. The inside electronics cavity looks right to me, but I am fairly certain the Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup is not original. Just playing this thru a clean amp, I love the sounds that can be had between the 5 positions, and the neck feels really good to my taste. All electronics are working as I tested it. Volume pot and first tone pot acting very cleanly. 2nd tone pot more scratchy than the other 2 but working otherwise. 5 way switch I noticed a couple time wanted to cut out. This was rare the times I've played it, but it did happen so I am mentioning it. Otherwise 5 way switch is wired and working as should be. These are 500k small pots, at least I can see one of them clearly (see photo 12) and the 3 look the same. Cosmetically I have put this as very good, and I think it's at least that or better considering it is over 30 years old. Now to the age.
I started with serial number. I had to look it up, because one might think this to be 1979 with the S9 that begins the serial. But I had my doubts of a 79 squier II. So, searching the serial number, I found this most likely to be 1989 made in Korea by Samick, though even the 'dater' sight had this disclaimer:
" Korean dating before 1993 is questionable. " So I went ahead and took off the neck, and sure enough, it actually is 1989. Not only that, dated to November 5th of 1989 if you are into specific dating.
The frets look to be in good shape overall. There is some grooving, but not major in my opinion with lots of fret left. As stated I got this in with no case, so case is optional, although if shipped I'll probably at least try and find a used gig bag for it. I have played and tested and taken all these photos, but keep in mind being over 30 years old, electronics may need some cleaning for your taste and or perfection.
All of this said, please see the photos provided and let me know if you got questions. Thanks. Frazier
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SQUIER II by Fender (Samick) 1989 Electric Guitar. I got this with no case, so case is optional per discussion.
Cleaning this up, I noticed the tail piece section slot for a tremolo bar, looks off. I took a photo. Actually lots of photos to check out. I am uncertain of originality of electronics. The inside electronics cavity looks right to me, but I am fairly certain the Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup is not original. Just playing this thru a clean amp, I love the sounds that can be had between the 5 positions, and the neck feels really good to my taste. All electronics are working as I tested it. Volume pot and first tone pot acting very cleanly. 2nd tone pot more scratchy than the other 2 but working otherwise. 5 way switch I noticed a couple time wanted to cut out. This was rare the times I've played it, but it did happen so I am mentioning it. Otherwise 5 way switch is wired and working as should be. These are 500k small pots, at least I can see one of them clearly (see photo 12) and the 3 look the same. Cosmetically I have put this as very good, and I think it's at least that or better considering it is over 30 years old. Now to the age.
I started with serial number. I had to look it up, because one might think this to be 1979 with the S9 that begins the serial. But I had my doubts of a 79 squier II. So, searching the serial number, I found this most likely to be 1989 made in Korea by Samick, though even the 'dater' sight had this disclaimer:
" Korean dating before 1993 is questionable. " So I went ahead and took off the neck, and sure enough, it actually is 1989. Not only that, dated to November 5th of 1989 if you are into specific dating.
The frets look to be in good shape overall. There is some grooving, but not major in my opinion with lots of fret left. As stated I got this in with no case, so case is optional, although if shipped I'll probably at least try and find a used gig bag for it. I have played and tested and taken all these photos, but keep in mind being over 30 years old, electronics may need some cleaning for your taste and or perfection.
All of this said, please see the photos provided and let me know if you got questions. Thanks. Frazier
| Listed | 2 years ago |
| Condition | |
| Brand | |
| Model |
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| Finish |
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| Categories | |
| Year |
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| Made In |
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| Fretboard Radius |
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| Right / Left Handed |
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| Fretboard Material |
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| Series | |
| Body Shape |
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| Pickup Configuration |
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| Number of Strings |
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| Neck Material |
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| Offset Body |
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| Wood Top Style |
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| Model Family | |
| Finish Style |
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| Body Type |
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| Bridge/Tailpiece Type |
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| Color Family |
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| Scale Length |
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| Neck Construction |
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| Number of Frets |
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