Maybe it is because I was in my early twenties when the Squier guitars first made their appearance, maybe it was the affordability of them in comparison with their American made cousins, or maybe it is because I actually bought a 1987 Squier Telecaster, in 1987, fresh of the production line (blonde, thus named "Marilyn"), which I still have today (with IronGear pickups replacing the stock ceramics she originally had), but to me these are the most brutally honest and raucously desirable guitars in existence! 😄 There is definitely something about them that makes me remember all the striving and yearning, and vibrance of my youth. I am so glad you finally got the twin for the StevieCaster Dunsy 👍 I predict you will have a lot of fun with "her". The white pick-guards are just as traditional and historic as the Black Guards, so I would keep it that way if I were you... Oh wait, I did keep mine that way LOL. Great start to the New Year mate, may all your 2025 purchases be as cool and crucial as this.
Sounds alright. Must be fairly well put together as well to last all those years. Its interesting they've gone for the 50s spec of the truss rod adjustment at the heel.
Very Cool, Thankyou Dunsy. Awesome Demo/Review video, Interesting, Informative and Entertaining and Amazing playing as always, The "Extended Jam Track" is amazing, could have listened to (and played along with ... badly) that for hours. Some amazing techiniques/skills. WOW. Another Stunning old Squier, I really have become a big fan of the 'Blonde'/Cream/Vintage White etc since The Fender Player II was released in Haialea Yellow(so awesome). Sounded So Good, highlighted by them end Jam. (after years of typing Squier I feel I am now finally confident of spelling Squire correctly everytime ....... DOH!) All The Best. Cheers
Never understood how u can save much on p/up manufacture - it's a spool of wire attached to one or 6 magnets - I love my squier tele, chinese and £150 S/H, sounds great and is my easiest guitar to play, Thanks for another grand video fella
I spent newyears eve listening to dunsy’s long obsesión with country widdling he said by time he stopped his southern rock jam his dog and wife left him pretty good stuff cant wait till next new year to play dunsy jams again absolutely best
Sounds fine to my ears Dunsy thanks for the clean sounds mate a lot of UA-camrs just use distortion so you cant really tell much I'm an old small valve turn it up and use the volume control ( much more musical !) when i gigged i mostly used a 20w Marshall head into various cabinets turned up full ( late sixties amp) still got it, though in later years i ued a Peavey Bandit. Now I'm retired so i use a small modelling amp and ive treated myself to a Squire Danish Pete's purple Tele ( te cheap one lol) that plays nicely, a Hofner shorty violin bass , a Squire debut strat and Tele no issues or sharp frets play great with new strings and minimal set up mind you i have many other instruments nice jam btw 👍😀🤘✌️
Ive once had one like that, it sounded amazing, but at that time flipping guitars was my thing, i still rhink about it quite often...it sounded super good, in its own way...and toploaders rock
I had the Made in Korea version ('89), it was my first guitar. Mustard. Even came with a case! Traded for a black Charvel strat with a pointy headstock, now long gone, but I wish I still hade that tele!
I wouldn't mind one of these, E series were well thought of. I have a couple of JV Strats but I would really like a JV Telecaster. Prices are through the roof, so it looks like I missed the boat on those.
Got a 83 JV butter scotch tele... I did have a JV strat...but I sold it years ago 😢 Another one you should try is the California strat.. I see that they've been re-released 👍
Hey dunsy, I was wondering what overdrive you use? I have a squire made in Japan silver series circa 1990-91. I want that sound but my current equipment just ain't quite there. Peavy transtube red stripe bandit I believe should be up to the job but my shonky old vision fx pedal that I bought in 1986 I my memory serves is possibly the weak link. Any suggestions?
Dont forget the short lived A serial number that came after the JVs and before the SQs. There isnt much difference in quality between these and the JVs.There were low medium and high spec versions of both the JVs and E serial numbered guitars. Even though these are the lowest specced of the bunch they are stlll high quality guitars !
I have an 83/84 mij tele in blonde semi transparent....I purchased it in June 84 and it is an SQ series...a 1954 copy....bridge is 6k and neck is 7k which is historically accurate....its been kept in a hard case and is pretty well "brand new" in appearance although a friend decided he didn't like the neck varnish and sanded it clean....I re coated it with a hard wax finish. The neck plate has an SQ serial number which dates it as Dec 84/ Jan 84. I rarely play it due to ongoing arthritis or tendonitus in both thumbs....prefer short scale now....but love it nevertheless.
They are o.k. but still have 21 frets and a nasty crummy huge 9.25 radius. You are much better off getting a cheap China guitar with 22 frets and a flatter radius. Sorry to shatter your illusions.. they are heavy and the pickups blah. Ceramic pickups are much better !
Nothing better than getting a guitar you've wanted for a while. Congratulations.
Maybe it is because I was in my early twenties when the Squier guitars first made their appearance, maybe it was the affordability of them in comparison with their American made cousins, or maybe it is because I actually bought a 1987 Squier Telecaster, in 1987, fresh of the production line (blonde, thus named "Marilyn"), which I still have today (with IronGear pickups replacing the stock ceramics she originally had), but to me these are the most brutally honest and raucously desirable guitars in existence! 😄 There is definitely something about them that makes me remember all the striving and yearning, and vibrance of my youth. I am so glad you finally got the twin for the StevieCaster Dunsy 👍 I predict you will have a lot of fun with "her". The white pick-guards are just as traditional and historic as the Black Guards, so I would keep it that way if I were you... Oh wait, I did keep mine that way LOL. Great start to the New Year mate, may all your 2025 purchases be as cool and crucial as this.
I got an old Squire Tele with two BareKuncle humbuckers. Real screamer!
Well done Sir…I think I like the black pickguard 👍
Sounds alright. Must be fairly well put together as well to last all those years. Its interesting they've gone for the 50s spec of the truss rod adjustment at the heel.
Very Cool, Thankyou Dunsy. Awesome Demo/Review video, Interesting, Informative and Entertaining and Amazing playing as always, The "Extended Jam Track" is amazing, could have listened to (and played along with ... badly) that for hours. Some amazing techiniques/skills. WOW. Another Stunning old Squier, I really have become a big fan of the 'Blonde'/Cream/Vintage White etc since The Fender Player II was released in Haialea Yellow(so awesome). Sounded So Good, highlighted by them end Jam. (after years of typing Squier I feel I am now finally confident of spelling Squire correctly everytime ....... DOH!) All The Best. Cheers
Nice blonde nickscaster 😁 the radius contours on these ol teles make them comfortable and less clunky on the ribs! 🤠
Never understood how u can save much on p/up manufacture - it's a spool of wire attached to one or 6 magnets - I love my squier tele, chinese and £150 S/H, sounds great and is my easiest guitar to play, Thanks for another grand video fella
I like the Steviecaster II. I love the natural wear and tear on it. The bridge pickup sounds pretty good.
Aces! That bridge position slays.
I spent newyears eve listening to dunsy’s long obsesión with country widdling he said by time he stopped his southern rock jam his dog and wife left him pretty good stuff cant wait till next new year to play dunsy jams again absolutely best
Sounds fine to my ears Dunsy thanks for the clean sounds mate a lot of UA-camrs just use distortion so you cant really tell much I'm an old small valve turn it up and use the volume control ( much more musical !) when i gigged i mostly used a 20w Marshall head into various cabinets turned up full ( late sixties amp) still got it, though in later years i ued a Peavey Bandit. Now I'm retired so i use a small modelling amp and ive treated myself to a Squire Danish Pete's purple Tele ( te cheap one lol) that plays nicely, a Hofner shorty violin bass , a Squire debut strat and Tele no issues or sharp frets play great with new strings and minimal set up mind you i have many other instruments nice jam btw 👍😀🤘✌️
👍🏻👍🏻 Nothing wrong with your "widdling", Dunsy!
Ive once had one like that, it sounded amazing, but at that time flipping guitars was my thing, i still rhink about it quite often...it sounded super good, in its own way...and toploaders rock
I had the Made in Korea version ('89), it was my first guitar. Mustard. Even came with a case! Traded for a black Charvel strat with a pointy headstock, now long gone, but I wish I still hade that tele!
I wouldn't mind one of these, E series were well thought of. I have a couple of JV Strats but I would really like a JV Telecaster. Prices are through the roof, so it looks like I missed the boat on those.
Sounds great!
Quite a beefy bridge pickup! Still has bite and clarity though. Very nice indeed ❤
That's a nice sounding guitar.
Nice guitar, congrats. The links to the Squier resources you mentioned aren't listed, by the way.
Got a 83 JV butter scotch tele... I did have a JV strat...but I sold it years ago 😢
Another one you should try is the California strat.. I see that they've been re-released 👍
Bought a Road Worn Tele and love it
What's the Las Vegas line on how long before there is a DiMarzio DP318 in the bridge position? 😂
Hey dunsy, I was wondering what overdrive you use? I have a squire made in Japan silver series circa 1990-91. I want that sound but my current equipment just ain't quite there. Peavy transtube red stripe bandit I believe should be up to the job but my shonky old vision fx pedal that I bought in 1986 I my memory serves is possibly the weak link. Any suggestions?
Looks like Eugene's Tele from "Crossroads".
Dont forget the short lived A serial number that came after the JVs and before the SQs. There isnt much difference in quality between these and the JVs.There were low medium and high spec versions of both the JVs and E serial numbered guitars. Even though these are the lowest specced of the bunch they are stlll high quality guitars !
I got one of those. Neck was a surprise, flat, d shaped i would say…
She's a beauty, Dunsy. I've always had a thing for blondes...even though I married a brunette.
I have an 83/84 mij tele in blonde semi transparent....I purchased it in June 84 and it is an SQ series...a 1954 copy....bridge is 6k and neck is 7k which is historically accurate....its been kept in a hard case and is pretty well "brand new" in appearance although a friend decided he didn't like the neck varnish and sanded it clean....I re coated it with a hard wax finish. The neck plate has an SQ serial number which dates it as Dec 84/ Jan 84. I rarely play it due to ongoing arthritis or tendonitus in both thumbs....prefer short scale now....but love it nevertheless.
They are o.k. but still have 21 frets and a nasty crummy huge 9.25 radius. You are much better off getting a cheap China guitar with 22 frets and a flatter radius.
Sorry to shatter your illusions.. they are heavy and the pickups blah.
Ceramic pickups are much better !