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1. This example is a neck I picked up from fleabay a while ago. I paid £40 for guitar and amp in the UK. The Squier Mini is manufactured in at least two different plants, both in Indonesia. Fender Squier made in Korea serial number Discussion in 'Squier Stratocasters' started by beanzforbrainz, Jun 8, 2020.
2. All the serial numbers begin with IC08, IC09, IC10 etc followed by 6 digits, but mine is IC05 followed by 7 digits. The serial number shows that is a 2005 Squier Strat made at the Cort factory in Indonesia in the month of August. Fender moved production of some Fender-branded instruments from Korea to Indonesia in 2008. Dating Indonesian Made.

The table below shows the Fender serial numbers as they were used from 1950 to 1964. The serial numbers are basically chronological, but as already mentioned, due to Fender's numbering methods, there are a number of serial numbers and years that overlap. The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body. Squier Serial Number Check.

Here I'll try and cast some light on the different Squier Mini Serial Numbers with a few examples. General serial number info at the bottom of the page. Enjoy.

Squier Mini Serial Number Examples

Squier Mini Strat IS90600556

This guitar was made by Samick in Indonesia and is a typical representative of the most common Mini in terms of appointments and color. Note the 'affinity' silkscreen on the nose.

Below is a view of the backside of the peghead. The inspection sticker is clearly shown. The exact same sticker appear on guitars with serial numbers starting with 'SI', so the two are probably under the same management. Note also the original tuning machines.

Squier Mini Strat IS00300077

The second Mini Strat in my collection was made in the same Samick plant. Not a lot of difference. 'Affinity' at the nose still present.

This guitar also has the original tuners. One ever so slight difference, is the font of the 'Crafted in Indonesia' has changed.

Squier Mini Strat SI02095734

This example is a neck I picked up from fleabay a while ago. Notice the absence of the verbiage 'affinity' at the nose.

When I bought the neck it had the original tuners. Not entirely unexpected, they were in pretty poor condition and had to go. This picture was taken after I installed the new tuners. The fonts are an exact match in size and type with the IS00300077 above and has the same quality control sticker. One difference is the inspector is filled in with a name and a date (9/02). These similarities lead me to believe they are made under the same management (S=Samick), but probably two separate locations.

Squier Mini Strat IC070814663

This guitar was made by Cort in Indonesia. They use nine digits for their serial numbers and the 's/n' in front. No 'affinity' silkscreen on this peghead.

This guitar has the original tuning machines as well. No inspection sticker, but the words 'Designed and Backed by Fender' which neither of the others have.

Squier Mini Strat IC040538985

I had already started to strip this guitar before I got the idea to write this page. This guitar is a real oddball. The build quality and finish is as good as the others even after a close look. The first immediate difference is in the wood used for the neck. This ain't no Maple.

The serial number looks right at first. Font and size is right and the verbiage both front and back match that on the previous guitar. The print looks somewhat smudged, which combined with the exotic wood seems a little off. The space between the 'C' and the '0' is cramped, in lack of a better word.

Looking at the back of the peghead it looks right. Tuners look the same.

Upon close inspection of internal components I noticed several small but significant differences with the other guitars. I will examine this guitar closer on a separate page in the near future.

Squier Mini Serial Numbers - The Long Story

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The Squier Mini is manufactured in at least two different plants, both in Indonesia. Fender and Squier serial numbers, for guitar made overseas, has in the last 20 years or longer consisted of two letters followed by eight (sometimes nine) numerals.

The two letters leading denotes what plant the instrument was made in. In the case of the Mini Strats, I have seen 'IC', 'IS' and 'SI'. 'IC' are made by Cort while IS are made by Samick, both in Indonesia.

The source of the Minis with serial numbers starting with 'SI' have been difficult to research. The word on the net is that they denote the fact they were sold in a kit or bundle with a cheap practice amp, cable, picks and some other material geared toward young beginners. I'm not convinced this is the case. Why would a company use a different serial number because it is sold in a bundle? There would be too many disadvantages and doesn't make any sense. There is no other difference.

These 'SI' Minis have the same inspection sticker on the back on the peghead as those with 'SI' serial numbers. Both say 'Crafted in Indonesia' but with different fonts. My theory is that there is a second Samick location that produces these guitars, and to distinguish there is a different source, the letters were switched around. Yet to be confirmed though.

In a couple of instances I have noticed guitars with an orange sticker with a number, that does not conform to the standard number structure. As I recall they are 10 or 11 characters, all numerals. This is a relatively common practice when non-conforming guitars are sold in bulk to a dealer/middle-man who refurbish them and sell them to the open market.

I have been looking at many Mini Strat listings by now, and I can not remember ever seeing a black Mini that did not have an 'IC' serial number. Red I have seen all three, but 'SI' seems to be dominant.

In 2008 Fender started having 'Fender' branded instruments made in the Cort facility in Indonesia for the first time. The new series of guitars were given serial number starting with 'ICF' - with the letter 'F' for Fender. At the same time Squiers made in the same factory started getting serial numbers with 'ICS' - where 'S' stands for Squier to follow the same pattern.

For many years I believed the first two numbers in the string of eight/nine was the year the neck was made. It seemed to make sense, especially considering the guitar above (SI02095734) where the inspection date (9/02) was written by hand on the inspection sticker.

It all made sense until I learned Fender started manufacturing Squier guitars in Indonesia in 1999 (thanks Martin!) - one of my Minis has '90' in the serial number - there went that theory. That said, it seems reasonable to assume there is some correlation with these numbers and year of manufacture on some guitars, but doesn't seem to always apply.

There are comments on the net saying the next two numbers are the month. I believe that to be incorrect, as two out my guitars have '60' and '30' in those places.

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Fender Squier Strat Serial Numbers

In my view this is one of the best models: A Stratocaster with an ash body, aged 3-ply pickguard, aged knobs & pickup covers and a matte finished maple neck. So I was just wondering if anyone could shine a light as to where or when my Strat was born, cheers!!! The serial numbers are basically chronological, but as already mentioned, due to Fender's numbering methods, there are a number of serial numbers and years that overlap. Hopefully when it's delivered it will be worth the whole $50 I spent on it I've bought a late 80s/early 90s Squier Strat and it has a serial number I cannot decipher. Click to expand.As far as I know, the Korean Cort made Squiers ended with the demise of the 'Pro Tone' series in 1998. Serial numbers without letter prefixes have been found dating through 1996; these are six-, seven- and eight-digit serial numbers with the first numeral (or first two numerals in the eight-digit numbers) indicating year of manufacture. Squier serial numbers beginning with CA are made by Axl China. IS = Made in Indonesia by Samick. Fender squier pro-tone stratocaster electric. I'm wondering if anyone here is Squier serial number literate The serial number is a decal on the headstock and is of the form K708XXX. Bullet Series (plywood), followed by 2-digit year. The table below shows the Fender serial numbers as they were used from 1950 to 1964. Age: 65 Messages: 1. Pro-Tone Series (solid ash bodies) had serial numbers with either a) no preceding letters and 7 digits, with the first number being the year, or b) starting with KC for Korean Cort, followed by 2-digit year. Nothing I've found on the net matches it. Pro Tone serial numbers Discussion in 'Squier Strat Forum' started by Mymuttrules, Nov 18, 2018. Squier Pro Tone series Discussion in 'Guitar Owners Clubs' started by 5595bassman, Dec 14, 2009. I just picked up this ProTone yesterday. The only way to try to find the date is to remove the neck from the body. Mymuttrules New Member! It sounds amazing. All the serial numbers begin with IC08, IC09, IC10 etc followed by 6 digits, but mine is IC05 followed by 7 digits. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > ... 1996 Tele. Joined: Nov 18, 2018 Location: NJ. Fender Squier Pro-Tone Stratocaster electric guita . Indian Squiers: Some Squier II's were made in India around 1989-1990. ”made in korea for two years only, these pro tone series strats where exceptionally good quality and are highly sought after. so good in fact they were discontinued after fender realised they’re better than mim fenders. Indonesian Squiers: IC = Made in Indonesia by Cort (solid agathis from 1998), followed by 2-digit year. The Squier Pro Tone series was a short lived model line that has achieved almost cult-like status for its legendary materials and build quality. It has a serial number of 6115382. Pro-tone-with mods ... From the serial number and Fender's website, it's either a 1996 or 1997 Squire ProTone Fat Tele.

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