Chinese Squier Serial Number Decoder
How old is my gear? Where did it come from?
Zakstar: If it was made in China it is a Squier by Fender and not a Fender Telecaster. If the serial number prefix is 'CGF' as you indicated, that is not a Squier by Fender as Squier serial numbers prefixes for China are two letters with the exception of 'CXS' per my references.
Whether you inherited your instrument or bought it at a swap meet, you're probably curious about its provenance. Most gear has a serial number, either printed on a label inside it or stamped into the headstock or neck plate. Use our dating guides below to figure out when your instrument was made and where it came from. If you don't see the brand you're looking for, let us know what you're looking for in the comments at the bottom.
Squier Company manufactured strings for violins, banjos, and guitars. It was established in 1890 by Victor Carroll Squier in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1965, the company was acquired by Fender. By 1975, Squier became defunct as a manufacturer and a brand name for strings, as Fender opted to market its strings under the Fender brand name. CXS serial number prefixes indicate a Chinese-made Squier. Here is an example of a brother to your guitar, a 2006 model Jazzmaster. It has a CXS06xxxx serial number.
Squier Serial Number Lookup
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Chinese Squier Serial Number Lookup
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