Squier Silver Series

The Squier Silver Series was launched in 1990 to revive Japanese production after Korean Squiers suffered poor quality and declining sales. Early small runs appeared in 1988–1989, with official production continuing until 1996. Recognizable by their silver Squier logo and headstock decal, the guitars featured inconsistencies in wood (basswood, alder, or P.A.F.), tuners, and finishes. Notable technical changes included the adjustment of the headstock truss rod. Models like the SST-33, SST-36, and SST-39 were sold in Japan. A unique highlight: George Harrison’s Silver Series Stratocaster, customized with a mint-green pickguard, was later sold at auction for $29,384, making it the most expensive used Squier ever.