{"product_id":"squier-stratocaster-1980-made-in-korea-candy-apple-red","title":"Squier Stratocaster 1980 Made In Korea Candy Apple Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand electric guitar is in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eone chip to the top of the headstock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Korean Squiers  were the first wave of Korean‑built Fender\/Squier guitars, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThey were intended as direct replacements for the Japanese ST‑357\/ST‑362 reissues and share many of the same design cues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese early Korean Squiers have a reputation for being \u003cstrong\u003esurprisingly good\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a tone closer to mid‑tier Japanese Squiers than the cheaper Korean models that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright, articulate highs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePunchy mids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTight low end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lively, resonant acoustic response thanks to the alder\/maple body construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic single‑coils give:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly aggressive top end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic late‑80s Strat bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlayability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necks on these models are a highlight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth satin feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable vintage‑style carve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fretwork for the price tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese guitars often play better than 90s Korean Squiers, which suffered from thinner bodies and cheaper hardware. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.squierwiki.com\/Korean+Squiers\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid alder body (not plywood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood necks with quality fretwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, bright Strat tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically significant as the first Korean Squiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter than most 90s MIK Squiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you have an early Korean Squier Strat , you own one of the best Korean‑built Squiers ever made .\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThey offer excellent value, great playability, and a tone that holds up surprisingly well today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53628808626519,"sku":"SH STRAT MIK RED","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/stratmikIMG_1310.jpg?v=1779566181","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/squier-stratocaster-1980-made-in-korea-candy-apple-red","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}