

Squier Classic Vibe series guitars/basses serial numbers start with CG. Some Squiers that are sold only in the Chinese and Asian markets are made by Axl in China, these guitars usually have the serial number starting with CXS with the 'X' standing for 'Axl'. No documentation, or comment from the manufacturer has resolved the question of which plant produced them. The new Squiers Affinity and Standard, unveiled at. The remaining six digits are the unit identifier but are not sequential and do not provide any further identification information about the instrument. The first Squier Strats serial number was engraved on the neck plate together with the writing MADE IN CHINA and started with the prefix NC or YN (Yako Nineties), followed by six numbers whose first two referred to the year. Both the IC and ICF prefixes are followed by an eight-digit number, with the first two digits designating the year of manufacture, (i.e.,, , etc.). The plant from which the COB serial number prefix models originate remains a mystery. Chinese and Indonesian Stratocasters serial numbers - FUZZFACED. Miscellaneous Chinese serials: CD, CT, CJ, NC: C = China, the first number following the serial number prefix is the year. Some Chinese made Gretsch guitars also have a CY serial number. As you will see on the photos, It says 'made in Indonesia,’ right on the headstock. YN: Y = Yako (Taiwan), N = Nineties (1990s), the first number following the serial number prefix is the year.ĬY: C = China, Y = Yako (Taiwan), the serial number prefix is followed by a 2 number year.ĬY, COS, or COB serials are usually used on Crafted in China Squiers. The serial number is PN600231 I don’t know what the P in PN means but the N most likely (according to how Squier serial numbers work) means ‘nineties’ and the 6 most likely is the year it was made.

If you have a picture that would be great. Does it have a reversed headstock? I don't think it would be a Stagemaster, I think they came out in 99. I just realized you don't need any of this below.
