SQUIER PAK PART NUMBER
028-800
BODY
Body Material: Agathis (Indonesian Models probably Plywood)
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster (Chinese Full Body, Indonesian 40mm Body)
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Shape: “C”
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21 (22 on some European guitars)
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dots, Wide Spacing
Truss Rod: Standard, Headstock Adjust (No Walnut nor Black Plastic Insert)
Skunk Stripe: Yes (None on some European guitars)
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Squier Black Logo
Other Decals, front: “STRAT”, “by Fender” (Chinese models)” or “BY FENDER” (Indonesian models)
Other Decals, back, Chinese Model: “CAE” Serial Number (or all-numerals Serial Number)
Other Decals, back, Indonesian: “SI” Serial Number
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Single Coil, Single Ceramic Bar, Flat Poles
Middle Pickup: Single Coil, Single Ceramic Bar, Flat Poles
Neck Pickup: Single Coil, Single Ceramic Bar, Flat Poles
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1., Tone 2. (Small Pots)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Synchronous Tremolo, Thin Block
Saddles: Die-Cast Block Saddles
Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast/Sealed, Usually “Squier” Stamped
String Tree: #2, Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply White, 11-Hole (Config. Modern)
Control Knobs: White
Switch Tip: White
Tremolo Arm Tip: White
Pickup covers: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Plain
COLORS
Black
Brown Sunburst (Available only on some European guitars)
Torino Red (Available only on some European/UK guitars)
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009-.042
Chinese models: “MADE IN CHINA” Sticker at the base of the neck
Indonesian models: “MODEL SQ-SPECIAL” and Color Code Sticker at the base of the neck
ACCESSORIES
Squier SP-10 amplifier with Switchable Distortion
Gig Bag
Electronic Tuner, Strap, Cable Guitar Picks, and a Fender Instruction Book
COMMENTS
Catalogs listed this guitar as having 1-Ply pickguard
Pickup covers rarely featured a “Squier by Fender” marking between 2002 and 2003
Indonesian Models were not sold in North America
Not to be confused with the Squier Strat (Tradition Series)
Replaced by Squier Strat SE Special
CAE Serial Number was not related to date of production
FENDER SAID
A ready to play guitar package from the number one name in guitars.
028-800
BODY
Body Material: Agathis (Indonesian Models probably Plywood)
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Body Shape: Stratocaster (Chinese Full Body, Indonesian 40mm Body)
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Neck Shape: “C”
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21 (22 on some European guitars)
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Position Inlays: Pearloid Dots, Wide Spacing
Truss Rod: Standard, Headstock Adjust (No Walnut nor Black Plastic Insert)
Skunk Stripe: Yes (None on some European guitars)
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Squier Black Logo
Other Decals, front: “STRAT”, “by Fender” (Chinese models)” or “BY FENDER” (Indonesian models)
Other Decals, back, Chinese Model: “CAE” Serial Number (or all-numerals Serial Number)
Other Decals, back, Indonesian: “SI” Serial Number
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Single Coil, Single Ceramic Bar, Flat Poles
Middle Pickup: Single Coil, Single Ceramic Bar, Flat Poles
Neck Pickup: Single Coil, Single Ceramic Bar, Flat Poles
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1., Tone 2. (Small Pots)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: Synchronous Tremolo, Thin Block
Saddles: Die-Cast Block Saddles
Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast/Sealed, Usually “Squier” Stamped
String Tree: #2, Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply White, 11-Hole (Config. Modern)
Control Knobs: White
Switch Tip: White
Tremolo Arm Tip: White
Pickup covers: White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Plain
COLORS
Black
Brown Sunburst (Available only on some European guitars)
Torino Red (Available only on some European/UK guitars)
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009-.042
Chinese models: “MADE IN CHINA” Sticker at the base of the neck
Indonesian models: “MODEL SQ-SPECIAL” and Color Code Sticker at the base of the neck
ACCESSORIES
Squier SP-10 amplifier with Switchable Distortion
Gig Bag
Electronic Tuner, Strap, Cable Guitar Picks, and a Fender Instruction Book
COMMENTS
Catalogs listed this guitar as having 1-Ply pickguard
Pickup covers rarely featured a “Squier by Fender” marking between 2002 and 2003
Indonesian Models were not sold in North America
Not to be confused with the Squier Strat (Tradition Series)
Replaced by Squier Strat SE Special
CAE Serial Number was not related to date of production
FENDER SAID
A ready to play guitar package from the number one name in guitars.
ENG: History of the Squier made in China and Indonesia
ITA: Storia delle Squier Made in China e Indonesia
ITA: Storia delle Squier Made in China e Indonesia
The common Black Squier Strat SE with 21 frets and the skunk stripe
A few Squier Strat SE guitars, intended for Europan market, featured 22 frets and were devoid of the skunk stripe. They were available in both Black, Torino Red, and Brown Sunburst finish
Torino Red Squier SE-100 made for European market, with 22 frets and no skunk stripe. Serial was CAE-003 but like most it fell off. Note the Squier by Fender embossed pickups covers. Courtesy of Eric Bruce
Indonesian Squier SE-100
