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Post subject: Squier Serial Dating
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:38 am
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hi guiys i need to date this Serial for Squier Fender Strat "CXS 051203322"?

i'm apreciate your help :) !!!


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Post subject: Re: Squier Serial Dating
Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2018 12:49 pm
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I may be wrong, but I believe it is an '05 model? From Chinese/Asian market, made by Axl.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squier#Serial_number_tracing

"Miscellaneous Chinese serials: CD, CT, CJ, NC: C = China, the first number following the serial number prefix is the year. Probably made by Yako (Taiwan). The plant from which the COB serial number prefix models originate remains a mystery. No documentation, or comment from the manufacturer has resolved the question of which plant produced them.
Some Squiers that are sold only in the Chinese and Asian markets are made by Axl in China. These guitars usually have the serial number starting with CXS; with the 'X' standing for 'Axl'."

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Post subject: Re: Squier Serial Dating
Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:58 am
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I'll agree with what Wikd wrote, except for the 'sold only in the Chinese and Asian markets' part. Packs with CXS-guitars are all over, and I know no reason why guitars-only wouldn't be.

So, China (mainland), Axl factory, from (around) 2005.
Of course, a serial usually tells nothing about the series (Standard, Bullet, Affinity, Pack...) or legit/original features - especially when Far East serials are not in the Fender database.


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