Squier Bullet

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Squier Bullet
Manufacturer	Squier
Period	1980-2007, 2007-Current
Construction
Body type	Solid
Neck joint	Bolt-on
Woods
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple
Fretboard	Rosewood
Hardware
Bridge	Synchronized tremolo
Pickup(s)	3 single-coils
Colors available
Daphne Blue, Sunburst, Black, Arctic White, Pink, Fiesta Red

The Squier Bullet is an electric guitar that emulates the aesthetics of the Fender Stratocaster, but with modifications to reduce cost. Like the Squier Stratocaster, it is not considered a strat copy as it is manufactured by Squier, a subsidiary of Fender and, therefore, still retained under the Fender brand name.

Contents 1 Construction 2 The original Squier Bullet (1980s) 3 Discontinued 4 Reintroduction 5 References

[edit] Construction

The solid body of a Squier Bullet is made of basswood, a relatively common wood species found throughout Asia. Its shape is similar to that of a Stratocaster with the characteristic mid-body contour and staggered double cut-outs, but is made slightly thinner. Along with the similar body shape, the Bullet also features several other trademark Stratocaster appointments, including three single-coil pickups, and a six-screw synchronized tremolo system.

[edit] The original Squier Bullet (1980s)

The current Stratocaster-based Bullet is not to be confused with this unique model, made throughout the 1980s in Japan. While the overall look was vaguely reminiscent of the Strat, the '80s Bullet had a smaller body without any contouring (somewhat like a Musicmaster/Duosonic but with more pronounced cutaway horns), and a Telecaster-style neck. The Bullet was also made into different models. Though the overall look of the Bullet remained the same, the pickup configuration and wiring differed. For example, one model was equipped with two humbuckers, each with coil taps, while another would be wired with a Strat pickup configuration. A short-lived bass model of the Bullet was also made.

[edit] Discontinued

There had been many complaints of the Squier Bullet in 2005, 2006, and early 2007 over its production and quality, especially about the plywood used in the guitar. The model was discontinued in early 2007.

[edit] Reintroduction

In late September 2007, Squier reintroduced the Squier Bullet as the "Squier Bullet Strat." The new Bullet model features a tremolo, along with a standard rosewood fretboard and 3 single-coil pickups. To refute previous criticisms of modern Bullets being made using mystery plywood, the guitar is now being made using solid Basswood.^[1]

[edit] References