Why You Secretly Want This Squier

Before Squier became known as the "budget" brand, it was Fender’s secret weapon against the Japanese market. In my 21 years as a guitar tech, I’ve only seen a handful of these "Patient Zero" models. From the famous Fujigen factory to the legendary JV serial numbers, here is why that old Squier in your closet might actually be a €1,000 professional-grade masterpiece.