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Today I was so lucky that I managed to buy a Hank Marvin Squier Stratocaster. The seller told me that the actual guitar was from 1991, which seems ok regarding when the modell was introduced. But the numbrs on the neck tells me that the guitar was produced in Japan i 1985/86. The number is: C006988. Anyone with some information about this guitar?
Regards EvenT

does it have his signature on the headstock if it doesent then its not a hank marvin squier. even then 1985 is to early for one. hope this helps. peter

Yes, it's Hanks signatur on the headstock, just like the other, and later signatur HBM Stratocaster i have! The first owner got this guitar new in a Shop in Norway in 1991.
Regards EvenT

i havent heard of a hank marvin squier strat made in 1985. the ones i have seen are l or k serial.
if the previous owner brought it new in 1991 that means it was 6 years old if it was made in 1985. sorry i dont know any more but i`m sure some one here will know

And this is the headstock !

Those Fender Lace Sensor pickkups were not fitted to the 1991 HBM Squier Strat, someone has been changing stuff around. The headstock is a 1991 as fitted to that model.

Thanks Robbo, but what about the number: C006988 ? That means 1985/86. What kind Of pickups was on the 1991 HBM Squire?

the pickups were ceramic this is a spec thet fender sent me
Here are the specs on that guitar:
Mode' Name: Squier Hank Marvin Stratocaster
Model Number: 032_2002-\942)
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: maple, 7.25. Radius
No. of frets: 21
scale length 25.5" (648mm)
width at Nut: 1.650" 141 mmJ
Hardware: Chrome Hardware
Machine Heads Vintage. Style
Bridge: vintage style
Pick-guard:White
pickups: 3 standard single coil
pickup swltching 5 position blade
Controls: Volume, Tone (Neck), Tone {Mid
colors 942 fiesta red
unique FEATURES: Hank Marvin sigature Logo on Headstock
ACCESSORIES:
Source: Japan
with reguard body wood i have read that a lot were alder like all fender squier stuff there are loads different storys about.
but the serial number on yours ????? i hope somone can shed some light on it.
peter

Hi,
I would ignore the serial number for the moment.
There are better ways to date your guitar than the serial number, though it is a useful part of the process sometimes.
My advice is to remove the neck and look for a stamped or pencilled date. Then lift the pickguard and look at the controls. If they have not been changed they have date codes on them which will help.
If you want to return the guitar to original I may have a set of Fender Japan pickups from that model coming into my possession soon. If you just want to replace the Laces with something more accurate go with Fender Custom Shop 54s or Kinman.
Looks like a nice clean example.
Best regards.
Howard

Hi Even
Are you sure the serial no starts with a C ?
Some very early examples I have seen selling on E Bay start with a G from around late91/early 92
Could the number marking have been rubbed or altered?

Mike