Rare 1989 Fender Squier Stratocaster USA (E9-Series) Aged Olympic White Excellent Player with Low Action

Up for sale is a highly collectible, player-optimized, and exceptionally rare 1989 Squier Stratocaster Made in USA (Corona, California factory).
These legendary "E9-series" American Squiers were produced for a very brief window between 1989 and 1990. When Fender temporarily shifted production lines, they utilized actual US-made solid wood bodies, maple neck blanks, and factory hardware right alongside the standard Fender American lines.
If you are looking for an affordable gateway into true late-80s Southern California Fender history, this guitar is an absolute gem with incredible chime, punch, and vintage mojo.
Playability & Setup
This Stratocaster is not just a collector's piece; it is an absolute standout player's instrument.

• Action: Professionally set up with low, fast, and highly comfortable action. It plays effortlessly across the entire fretboard with no dead spots.
  
• Neck & Frets: The maple neck is perfectly straight, and the truss rod functions exactly as it should. The frets are in excellent condition with minimal wear, offering clean, buzz-free performance and decades of life left.
  

Authenticity & Condition Report
The guitar has been fully disassembled, bench-inspected, and authenticated. To ensure complete transparency for vintage buyers, here is the exact breakdown of what is original and what has been upgraded:
What is 100% Original:

• Neck: Solid Maple neck and fretboard with a comfortable profile. Serial number E907095 with the distinct "Made in USA" headstock logo and original closed-gear tuners.
  
• Body: Solid wood construction (Alder/Poplar) finished in factory Olympic White. The neck pocket features authentic, handwritten factory internal production dates from July 1989 (Jul 12 / Jul 13) and QC stamps. It features the period-correct USA "Swimming Pool" routing, making it incredibly easy to drop in alternative pickup configurations (HSS/HSH) in the future.
  
• Pickups: Original 1989 Fender USA factory single-coils. These are identified by their distinct dual-ceramic bar magnets on a plastic bobbin with flat-pole pieces and original copper-tinted steel pole bases. They deliver a hot, punchy, articulate Strat chime that drives a tube amp beautifully while retaining great note definition.
  
• Plastics: The original pickguard, pickup covers, and control knobs are intact and have naturally aged together over the last 35+ years into a gorgeous, warm banana-cream/parchment hue.
  

What has been Upgraded / Modified:

• Electronics: The wiring harness was previously updated for maintenance. It currently features smooth-turning import mini-pots rated at 500k (D500K), a modern enclosed 5-way selector switch, and a standard green Mylar film capacitor.
  
• Shielding: The pickguard cavity and body routing have been cleanly lined with aftermarket aluminum shielding tape to significantly suppress standard single-coil 60-cycle hum.
  
• Neck Pocket: Shows some minor cosmetic wood chipping around the bolt holes from standard maintenance/disassembly over the past three decades (fully hidden when the neck is bolted down and structurally 100% stable).
  

Cosmetic Condition
The original finish has aged gracefully into a stunning vintage look. There is one notable authentic paint chip on the bottom edge of the body near the input jack (clearly documented in the photos). Otherwise, the body and neck exhibit honest, minor playing wear, small dings, and faint scratches expected from a well-loved 37-year-old vintage instrument.
Specifications:

• Brand: Fender / Squier
  
• Model: Stratocaster USA (E9-Series)
  
• Year: July 1989
  
• Country of Origin: USA (Corona, California Factory)
  
• Body Wood: Solid Alder or Poplar
  
• Neck/Fretboard: One-Piece Maple
  
• Pickups: Original 1989 Fender USA Ceramic Flat-Pole Singles
  
• Finish: Aged Olympic White (Cream)
  
• Weight: 7.4 lbs
  

The guitar will be packed with professional care, securely boxed, and shipped fully insured with tracking. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully. If you have any questions or need specific angles, feel free to send a message!