Squier - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Squier? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Which Squier Strat would a Fender Master Builder buy?
30 Jun · Philip McKnight poses the question "What Squier Would A Fender Master Builder Buy?" to Fender Master Builder Ron Thorn.
LEAK: Fender Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster appears on US dealer sites
21 Jun · US dealer sites accidentally leak photos of a new Classic Vibe Starcaster model! The photos have since been pulled, but fortunately someone managed to grab some screen shots before they disappeared.
Give your Fender Stratocaster the ‘Gilmour’ mod with 7-way switching!
16 Jun · The "7-way switch" or "Gilmour mod" is the easiest and most effective modification for your Stratocaster, giving you additional tones with minimal effort. Here's how (it's way easier than you think).
Squier FSR Ltd Edition Classic Vibe Esquire – 1950s style tone?
22 Mar · Based on the classic American Fender 1950s design the new Classic Vibe Esquire will get you vintage looks and tones but on a budget.
Make your Cheap Squier sound like an American Fender: Ugrade your Potentiometers!
22 Mar · The tonal secrets of your guitar are often hidden in the controls and this is where cheaper guitars often fall down. The humble potentiometer can unleash your guitar's potential!
Make your Cheap Squier sound like an American Fender: Soldering Basics
11 Mar · In Part 1 we will be covering the basics of soldering, what to upgrade on your Squier and where to find the correct components. With a few simple upgrades, you're Squier will sound more like a Fender!
Make your cheap Squier play like an American Fender: Three easy upgrades
01 Mar · Make your Squier Stratocaster play like an American Fender with a few simple upgrades - these three tips focus on tuning stability to help propel your Squier guitar into the big leagues.
How to make a cheap Squier play like an American Fender
17 Feb · With this easy to learn guitar setup trick you can really make your cheap Squier play like an American Fender and you won't need any specialist tools to do the job either!
NAMM 2019: Squier overhauls Classic Vibe Series
24 Jan · The guys on the Squier team at Fender have all been super busy, so now we have an insane amount of new guitars and basses to choose from. All inspired by vintage classics from Fender's back catalogue.
Summer NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series Active Jazzmaster HH ST offset
30 Jun 2018 · If you're on a budget and looking for something a bit different that stands out from the crowd, check out this new Active Jazzmaster HH ST model from Squier.
Fender Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster 2018 – CITES regulations changes fretboard
26 Mar 2018 · J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr fame has his signature model Fender Squier Jazzmaster updated to meet CITES regulations worldwide, but will it affect it's sound?
NAMM 2018: Squier Contemporary Series launches today
25 Jan 2018 · A cool new modern day range of Stratocasters and a new Telecaster for players on a budget, some cool new features, but also a few missed opportunities as well...
Top 5 Budget Electric Guitars: Good tones for under 500 pounds
27 Dec 2017 · What a great year 2017 was for budget guitars! This round-up includes our top 5 guitars for under 500 pounds, and each gives plenty of bang for your buck, so won't break the bank!
Squier Bullet Hard Tail Stratocaster and Mini Strat: A losing battle?
19 Jul 2017 · As new budget-friendly version of the ever popular Stratocaster design, Squier's new hard tail versions for 2017 are pretty cool, but the mini version isn't a great deal price-wise...