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Post subject: Squier serial numbers
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:56 pm
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Hey there,
I bought a Squier Affinity Strat last Dec. and on checking the serial number I got this from Google.
Indonesian Squiers
IC: I = Indonesia, C = Cor-Tek (Cort), the serial number prefix is followed by a 2 number year. IS: I = Indonesia, S = Samick, the serial number prefix is followed by a 2 number year. For example "IC02" Made in 2002. In 2009-10 some Indonesian Squier's had the prefix ICS09XXXXX and ICS10XXXXX. There are a number of standard models that have the ICS prefix some are FSR but some are just normal run models. It therefore appears as though the the S in ICS is only an indication as to whether it is a Factory Special Run or FSR guitar (manufactured by Cor-Tek in Indonesia). It also appears likely that any FSR guitar beginning with ICS will be a Squier 'Standard' as opposed to any of the other models i.e. CV, Deluxe etc.

My serial number is ICS10207241 so I know the year, but is there any other way I can determine the difference between a Standard and Affinity?

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Post subject: Re: Squier serial numbers
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:58 pm
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Mine has "Standard" on the headstock.


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Post subject: Re: Squier serial numbers
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:31 pm
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should have affinity written on the ball of the headstock

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Post subject: Re: Squier serial numbers
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 12:52 pm
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So what would CXS mean then? I know C is China...


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Post subject: Re: Squier serial numbers
Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 1:33 pm
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http://stratomaniac.com/en/fender-squie ... ien-taiwan

Some Squiers that are sold only in the Chinese and Asian markets, starting with usually the serial number
CXS: the "X" stands for "Axl".

so it says on the website above


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