Sure, even the best Squier guitars don’t match the craftsmanship of USA-made PRS or Fender models, but their influence is undeniable. More guitarists have started their journey with a Squier than more ...

Indeed, could we ever see a time when Fender takes over the responsibility from Squier, and puts its own name on the entire production line from affordable beginner guitars to Custom Shop instruments?

The first product line he managed for Fender was built by them. “I did the Squier ’51 in the Cort factory,” he tells MusicRadar. “We designed it and we drew it, and we did that guitar in Korea at the ...