Squier SST33 Silver Series Strat, made in Japan in 1993/4 . The Silver Series heralded a return to Japanese manufacturing for Squier, and were very well received at the time owing to the excellent build quality from the legendary Fujigen factory. This one is blessed with a lovely dark chocolate rosewood board and a classic coat of black-on-black; a classy and understated combo. The slim, comfy neck has plenty of play on the clock, evidenced by the well-worn satin finish on the back, and it feels absolutely superb. Plugged in, you get a super punchy and immediate take on the classic Strat-spank. The neck pickup is dark and full, perfectly gooey with tone knob rolled back a whisker, while the bridge and middle offer a slicing, chiming snap with plenty of body and warmth to get it all sticking together nicely. This is a really cool little Strat, it's a great entry into the world of Fender Japan certainly delivers a whole lot of of tone and feel for minimal cash. Black in back, right?

Model: Squier Silver Series Stratocaster, SST33-M
Made: Japan, Fujigen plant, 1992-3 (serial M002089)
Finish: black, 3-ply black guard
Body: 'wood fibre', appears to be basswood
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.615kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan ST Single x3
Case: basic non-original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end, scuffs on the edges and some rubwear around the neck joint on the back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, just some discolouartion near the headstock joint, dimples on the back and rub wear on the board edges. The back has no major marks, just some dimples around the body and some scuffs around the outside edges. The sides have dimples around the whole body, as well as. blacked-out chip on the bottom side around from the knobs. The front has some dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area, as well as widespread light scuffs and play scratches. Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have some normal wear inc. minor pitting, but they're pretty even with no major buzz issues and not in need of immediate attention, 6/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.