80's mij squiers

[Dee]

That's a wicked Strat, bikeman.

[IbanezGirl]

Late last year i had the chance to play a friends early 90's MIJ Squire, and it shocked me at how well it played and felt. I offered him $$$ to take it off his hands, but he downright refused to sell it. Don't blame him, if it was mine i would have done the same, it played like a dream.

[dipstick]

Bikeman try a birch baffelboard in your valve JR it will add some punch.What is the story on the kit?

[bikeman]

The kit is a few resistors you swap to brighten it up - the stock amp is quite dark sounding. Works a treat and is very easy to fit. I think it was $25.

I'm done modding the valve junior (as I have a new amp on the way), so I'll be selling it shortly.

[7Plagues]

MIJ Squiers are very nice guitars. I prefer them over most MIMs. They are very nice with playability and quality. A wiring upgrade wouldn't hurt from the get go. I have a few of these that i modded and they turned out great. This is how I rate fender's line..

MIA
MIJ
MIA Squier
MIJ Squier
Korean Squier
MIM
Chinese
Indonesian

just my 2 pickles.

[gpenguins]

I used to have one in Lake Placid Blue, and man, have I been kicking myself for getting rid of it (which was a long time ago) - I traded it for a multi-effect unit and a drum machine, which was a good deal at the time.

But they are awesome deals for the money IMO.

[Racerx2k]

Originally Posted by 7Plagues

MIJ Squiers are very nice guitars. I prefer them over most MIMs. They are very nice with playability and quality. A wiring upgrade wouldn't hurt from the get go. I have a few of these that i modded and they turned out great. This is how I rate fender's line..

MIA
MIJ
MIA Squier
MIJ Squier
Korean Squier
MIM
Chinese
Indonesian

just my 2 pickles.

I have an Indonesian Standard, and it actually impressed me enough to part with my MIM at the time. Solid Alder, and it has a really nice resonance. I hated the 70s-style CBS headstock, so I reshaped it to the smaller design, dropped in a JB jr., and an antique white pearloid pickguard. I love that guitar. It has exactly the sound and feel I was looking for. Like any guitar, you just need to try it before you guy it.

[zoner]

Originally Posted by gpenguins

I used to have one in Lake Placid Blue, and man, have I been kicking myself for getting rid of it (which was a long time ago) - I traded it for a multi-effect unit and a drum machine, which was a good deal at the time.

But they are awesome deals for the money IMO.

Hey, I'll trade you a LPB MIJ Squier AND the identical matching LPB MIK Squier for a nice VM-1! Plus I'll toss in a drum machine and a multi-effects processor - you just really can't lose here. Z

[gpenguins]

Originally Posted by zoner

Hey, I'll trade you a LPB MIJ Squier AND the identical matching LPB MIK Squier for a nice VM-1! Plus I'll toss in a drum machine and a multi-effects processor - you just really can't lose here. Z

VM-1 - who's got one of those? If I had one, I don't think I'd get rid of it Just kidding...

And just so you know - I'm still thinking it over... but not likely for the Squiers!

[Holy Katana]

Originally Posted by m3csl2004

exactly how good are they? - ive heard alot of good things about them, and you see them locally for like under 100 pounds sometimes

how do they compare to modern strats?

sorry the questions seem a little vague, any help appreciated.

My dad has an '87 Squier Tele, and it's pretty good. It plays great, and it sounds okay. It's MIJ.

[Dee]

Originally Posted by 7Plagues

MIJ Squiers are very nice guitars. I prefer them over most MIMs. They are very nice with playability and quality. A wiring upgrade wouldn't hurt from the get go. I have a few of these that i modded and they turned out great. This is how I rate fender's line..

MIA
MIJ
MIA Squier
MIJ Squier
Korean Squier
MIM
Chinese
Indonesian

just my 2 pickles.

I don't think that's how it is anymore. Apparently Fender threw some money at the quality control department in Indonesia a while back and it has really paid off, that's why the Squier Vintage Modified series are such a hit. Check out the reviews on Musician's Friend for the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass. I can't link to it because the board filters out the URL.

I also disagree on the MIA / MIJ thing -- I have seen more consistent quality from Japan than the USA.

Originally Posted by Racerx2k

I hated the 70s-style CBS headstock

Me too. It looks awful. I really like the small headstock with the large logo, like on the early Squier's.

[Bezial]

heres my very old jv , its had 2 refrets so far and is going strong

[7Plagues]

Originally Posted by Dee

I don't think that's how it is anymore. Apparently Fender threw some money at the quality control department in Indonesia a while back and it has really paid off, that's why the Squier Vintage Modified series are such a hit. Check out the reviews on Musician's Friend for the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass. I can't link to it because the board filters out the URL.

I also disagree on the MIA / MIJ thing -- I have seen more consistent quality from Japan than the USA.



Me too. It looks awful. I really like the small headstock with the large logo, like on the early Squier's.

I rated MIAs over the MIJ because MIA has been around much much longer and the older MIAs are like heaven to your fingers. I'll take a nice 1960s strat anyday

[jemboyee]

I've got one JV 70's style and one SQ 70's style. Both Olympic White with maple and rosweood fretboards, respectively. I wouldn't hesitate the next time you see one.

[mi2tom]

I've just tried Made in India squire and I think they rock and their QC is badass as well.