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Post subject: 1981/84 squire bullet 1 series strat/tele like body
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:54 pm
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Hi All,
I recently picked up a squire bullet 1 series. Serial # start's with E.
It has the H/S/S configuration with two knob's and selector switch

It's also got a made in korea sticker, located on the back of the headstock.
I was told that the part's were most likely produced in japan and then put together in korea.

I have yet to find the same model anywhere else on the net. It's got a strat/tele like body.

Any info on this would be great!

pic's to come!

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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:10 pm
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If it's like mine they are fantastic ! The one pictured has a fabulous flamed maple neck, I was amazed it was original to the guitar.

These guitars are routinely overlooked and just gaining popularity. Check the link below to the Telecaster website where we've been discussing, posting pics and sharing info on numerous early Bullet models form the 80's. Currently there are seven pages of pics and info @
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/guitar-owner ... -club.html

[img][img]http://i820.photobucket.com/albums/zz130/blackheartsfan/koreanmadesquiers016-1.jpg[/img]

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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:34 pm
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Hey Man,
Thank's for the info. Mine look's exactly the same!
Would you happen to know the make of the pickup's, especially the humbucker?

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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 5:47 am
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I don't know the manufacturer of the pickups but whoever made them engineered a set of "screamers". Your humbucker is probably like every other example I've seen that being with poles that do NOT line up under the corresponding strings. It doesn't seem to hamper performance but just in case you decide it bothers you just add one of the "metal humbucker covers" available from aftermarket sources, They are available in black just search the words in quotation marks above either through google or ebay.

Examples of this guitar have been listed/posted only in two colors, black and white. I've never seen one like mine with a pickguard though additionally there is a smaller Bullet Stratocaster shaped body with the same pickup arrangement including pickup retaining rings with NO pickguard that I guess was made around the same time. I don't think the Strat style was made in the same numbers with me having seen only one example so far on ebay.

If I were you I wouldn't alter it's stock configuration unless the guitar has a "tone" you can't stand. Since the early Bullets are finally being recognized for the superb performance they're capable of and collectors are starting to acquire the various models I can see it only rising in value.

Your model may also be the "laminated hardwood" body (13 layers) as is mine. Those constructed in that manner are heavier than their solid body counterparts and a number of owners have confirmed my finding that they offer unending sustain. If you have yet to see contributions on the Tele site link above check it out, along with "clicking" on my posts on this site under a "Korean" guitar thread where we discussed the bodies. I also post under "blackheartsfan" at the Squier '51 site (www.instituteofnoise.com) as well. At the Tele site, the sister sites like Strat-talk, the Squier-talk I use the screen name "NJjoanjettfan".

At those sites there have numerous discussions of various early Bullet models, check them out as new models are still being discovered. Everyone also is willing to help those with newly acquired guitars learn as much as they can. John Page who designed the Fender Lead III and was in charge of the Bullet Series at Fender in the early 80's is usually lurking at those sites adding input as to the creation of the early Bullets'. There is also a member at the Tele site, the link posted above who was in the process of adding a lengthy article about the early Bullets. I believe it's on the last page of the thread link above. Last I knew he was looking for a server to host the article and I believe he finally found one. He was to post a link when it, a place, was secured. Once posted which I believe it will be soon it will contain a vast amount of information. Just keep checking the thread on that site.


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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:20 pm
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Hey Jersey,
Once again, thank's for the information. I am truly in love with this guitar!
I used to be a big Electra fan, but my x935 got to be too heavy for me.
I love the versatility that the pickup's give me.

I'll post some pic's soon.
D.


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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 2:59 pm
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Let me know when you check the link I provided. I will monitor the "thread" at The Telecaster site and let you know when the resources are posted and to which server. If you want to look yourself it's being discussed on the last page of the thread "link" I posted above. Once it up there'll be brochures, specifications and more provided by multiple souces and compiled by the member into a "encyclopedia" on early Bullet Series guitars.

All I know is that these Bullets we own were considered" student/beginner" guitars as was the Fender Lead Series, the Lead I, II and III but they too have proved themselves quite capable of satifying the needs of more advanced players.

I've considered parting with my Tele HSS Bullet now that I was able to replace my Fender Lead III. I'm hoping a Bullet Series fan from one of these sites will purchase it and keep it stock and believe I've found a good home. When the prospective buyer is ready I'll have a difficult decision to make.


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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 7:54 pm
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hey guys,
anyone know where i can find the schematic's to my 198o ish squire bullet 1 ? im gonna need to do some sotering with the blk and red wire's. i think they match up with the volume pot?


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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:13 am
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Try either the Fender.com resources or the link below to the thread at the Telecaster.com site as there are numerous variations of the Fender Bullet "1" guitars. My post are at the last two or three pages. It would help if you post a pic of your guitar as we could see exactly which you posess. If it's like mine I might be able to help by email you a digital image taken from mine after removing the rear cover. You can "private message" me through that site I post under "NJjoanjettfan". If I can't assist you I'm quite sure others may be will be willing to help.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/guitar-owner ... -club.html


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Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:47 am
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hey man,
thank's again.
Once i get my soldering pencil, I think i'll give it a go! lol
if you can shoot me a photo, i would appreciate it!
D.


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