Conventional wisdom would say '96. The first digit indicates country of origin, and the second letter, N, stands for the decade of production; in this case, the 90's. The first number that follows these two letters stands for the year of that decade. Example: YN5XXXXX would be '95, YN7XXXXX would be '97, etc.
The Fender Squier CAE-0040915020 was produced around 2011, as this model number corresponds to a specific run of Squier guitars made during that time. Squier guitars are typically manufactured in various locations, with many being made in Indonesia or China. For precise production details, checking the serial number on the guitar can provide more specific information about its manufacturing date.
Either take it into a Local music shop or go on Google and look up Fender Squier Strat serial numbers and punch in the number for instance with my 1994 Fender Mexican Stratocaster i would go on Google type in "fender Mexican stratocaster serial numbers" and it would pull up a Fender.com and i would look since mine is MN352234 I would look for "MN3+ 5 digits1993-1994" and i would find out that my guitar is either a 1993 or 1994 Fender Mexican Stratocaster Hope this helps Jesse Craig.
Starcasters tend to come with odder parts and are made out of cheaper materials. So in the end it actually depends on what Squier model you want. Most of the time Squier > Starcaster
Besides Fender, they own the Squier and Jackson brand names.
This guitar was made in 2007 in Indonesia.
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Yes, Fender owns and makes Squier. It's like Gibson and Epiphone.
it depends if your a beginner i would go with the squier because the stratocaster is more advanced
Because Fender owns and makes Squier. You should know that.
The Squier brand is owned by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, it was purchased in 1965. The brand name Squier was not used by Fender until 1982.
Either take it into a Local music shop or go on Google and look up Fender Squier Strat serial numbers and punch in the number for instance with my 1994 Fender Mexican Stratocaster i would go on Google type in "fender Mexican stratocaster serial numbers" and it would pull up a Fender.com and i would look since mine is MN352234 I would look for "MN3+ 5 digits1993-1994" and i would find out that my guitar is either a 1993 or 1994 Fender Mexican Stratocaster Hope this helps Jesse Craig.
The main difference between Fender and Squier guitars is that Fender guitars are typically higher quality and more expensive, while Squier guitars are more affordable and aimed at beginners or budget-conscious players. Fender guitars are made in the USA or Mexico, while Squier guitars are usually made in Asia.
http://www.fender.co.uk/support/japanese_instruments.php ;-)
A Squier Stratocaster is a type of electric guitar. Originally, Stratocasters were made by Fender, and rapidly became favorites of many guitar players the world over. They eventually moved production of the Stratocaster to the Squier company, which now produces the Squier Strat for Fender. Squier Strats are not worth as much as original Fender Strats, but they play almost the same.
Starcasters tend to come with odder parts and are made out of cheaper materials. So in the end it actually depends on what Squier model you want. Most of the time Squier > Starcaster
The main difference between the Fender Squier Strat and the Fender Stratocaster is the price and where they are manufactured. The Squier Strat is a more affordable line made in Asia, while the Fender Stratocaster is the original higher-end line made in the USA. The Fender Stratocaster typically has higher quality components and construction compared to the Squier version.