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Squier

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Also known as Fender Squire, V.C. Squier Company

Squier is an American brand of electric guitars owned by Fender. The former manufacturing company, established as "V. C. Squier Company" was founded in 1890 by Victor Carroll Squier in Battle Creek, Michigan, producing strings for violins, banjos, and guitars. In 1965, the company was acquired by Fender.

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Company.logo
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Company.name
Squier
Company.former_names
V. C. Squier Company (1890–1975)
Company.fate
Acquired by Fender in 1965; company defunct in 1975, becoming a brand in 1982
Company.foundation
1890 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
Company.founder
Victor Carroll Squier
Company.location_city
Los Angeles
Company.location_country
United States
Company.industry
Musical instruments
Company.parent
Fender (1965–75)
Company.owner
Fender (1975–present)

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Official website

Squier® E-Gitarren | Squier – Fender

Preisgünstige Varianten der begehrten Fender E-Gitarren.

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6 sections
Contents
  • History
  • V.C. Squier Company (1890–1981)
  • Squier Guitars brand (1982–present)
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

Squier is an American brand of electric guitars owned by Fender. The former manufacturing company, established as "V. C. Squier Company" was founded in 1890 by Victor Carroll Squier in Battle Creek, Michigan, producing strings for violins, banjos, and guitars. In 1965, the company was acquired by Fender.

By 1975, Squier became defunct as a manufacturer and a brand name for strings, as Fender opted to market its strings under the Fender brand name. In 1982, the Squier name was reactivated by Fender as its brand for lower priced versions of Fender guitars. Squier guitars have been manufactured in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, China, and Mexico.

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