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!
Is the Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH the dinkiest offset ever?
26 Jun 2020 · Those Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH models leaked earlier this year have now been officially released. Could these tiny offsets be the perfect travel guitar?
You have now crossed over into the Squier Paranormal Range
05 Jun 2020 · The Squier Paranormal Range has now officially been released and they look pretty amazing. And at a price point that will make many musicians want to buy them all!
8 best electric guitars under £500: Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul and SG shapes
03 May 2020 · Looking for a quality guitar with an ST, TE, LP or SG shape in the £300-500 range? These quality, affordable guitars with either single coils or humbuckers should be on your radar!
Leak: Fender Squier FSR Classic Vibe ’70s Jaguar in cool retro new colours!
15 Feb 2020 · Fender is about to release the Squier FSR Classic Vibe '70s Jaguar in two new limited edition finishes, Shell Pink and Daphne Blue, along with some (as yet elusive) '70s Mustang models.
NAMM 2020: LEAK! Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH
19 Jan 2020 · The new Squier Mini Jazzmaster HH has leaked online. Bringing you a mini offset with twin humbuckers in three colours, it might even fit inside your rucksack?
NAMM 2020: LEAK! Squier Paranormal Series
18 Jan 2020 · The new 2020 Squier Paranormal Series is imminent and has been leaked online. It includes models like the Toronado, Supersonic, Baritone P90 Cabronita and more
Summer NAMM 2019: Squier Starcaster officially announced
19 Jul 2019 · Last month US dealer sites leaked news of new Squier Starcaster models - now the Classic Vibe, Contemporary Active and Affinity Series models have been announced by Fender at Summer NAMM 2019.
Which Squier Strat would a Fender Master Builder buy?
30 Jun 2019 · 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 2019 · 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 2019 · 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 2019 · 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: Upgrade your Potentiometers!
22 Mar 2019 · 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 2019 · 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 2019 · 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 2019 · 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 2019 · 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...
Fender with new Squier offsets in 2017: Cool on a budget?
04 Jan 2017 · Super-cool budget offset electric guitars ready for 2017 you say? Hopefully, yes, with new models announced by Fender Squier. All you Indie darlings will have some great budget guitars to choose from this year.