1993-1994 Squier by Fender SST-33 Stratocaster - Silver Series, MIJ Fujigen
A clean example of the final Made-in-Japan Squier era - the Silver Series
Stratocaster, built at the legendary Fujigen Gakki factory between 1993
and 1994. The Silver Series represented Fender's response to the rising
tide of Korean-built budget guitars in the early '90s, and Fender
deliberately leaned on Fujigen's renowned craftsmanship to keep the
Squier name aligned with Japanese build quality.
Of all the late-MIJ Squier production, the SST-33 in 3-Tone Sunburst with
a rosewood fingerboard is one of the more sought-after configurations -
classic Strat looks, vintage 7.25" radius, and a comfortable C-shape
neck profile that echoes the early '60s feel. Production ended in 1995-
1996 when Squier shifted entirely overseas, making clean Fujigen-built
examples increasingly difficult to find in good condition.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: SST-33 Silver Series Stratocaster
- Year: 1993-1994
- Serial: O 024834
- Country of Origin: Japan (Fujigen Gakki)
- Color: 3-Tone Sunburst
- Neck: Maple, bolt-on
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 21 frets, 7.25" radius
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Pickups: Three Japanese single-coil pickups (ceramic, flat poles)
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
- Switching: 5-position blade
- Bridge: Vintage-style synchronized tremolo
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Weight: 3.85 kg
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Very Good
- Body: Some scuffs and playwear consistent with age
- Neck: Straight
- Frets: Approximately 70% remaining
- Hardware: Tarnish on metal parts (vintage patina)
The guitar plays well and shows honest wear appropriate for a 30+ year
old instrument. All electronics function correctly. Please review all
photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
Late-period Fujigen-built Squiers like this SST-33 have developed a
quiet but loyal following among players who want authentic MIJ build
quality without the price tag of a Fender Japan ST-series. The Silver
Series was the swan song of Made-in-Japan Squier production, and clean,
all-original Sunburst examples on rosewood are getting harder to source
each year. A solid working player's Strat with genuine Japanese
provenance and the Fujigen pedigree behind it.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
