HM strats?

[Kassanova]

Anyone else have a Squier HM strat? (HM = heavy metal)
They made these for a short time in the late 80s-early 90s. I have a regular Fender HM strat and a couple of Squier HM strats. I recently Picked up a blue Squier HM3 neck-thru strat.
I wasn't sure if this was the place to discuss them since this section of the forum seems to be mainly about about S-styled Squiers.
Technically, it is a Squier but if I started this thread in the wrong place - mods, please move it.

[GIG4FUN]

I have 12 (twelve) HM USA Fender Strats. 3 extra bodies and 2 extra necks and many bridges and misc parts for them. I have bought every one I come in contact with for a few years LOL. Two Local music stores call me everytime one comes in.

I played my first one in 1988. I have no Squire HM's though.

I have been playing/buying MIA Stratocasters for the last few years though.

I should mention none of the HM guitars or parts will ever be for sale, I like them too much. They are a great guitar. I ahve always wondered about the Squire model of it but I have never seen or played one.

[Diocletian]

Looks like a nice Ibanez rip off. Can't beat a through neck guitar eh, I love them.

[epistrat]

Sweet looking axe

[Kassanova]

Originally Posted by GIG4FUN

I have 12 (twelve) HM USA Fender Strats.

I only have one. Its the turquoise/teal green one with the rosewood neck. I'm still hunting for one with a maple neck, then I'm done with the Fender HMs. I like a slimmer neck and the necks on the Fender HMs are kinda wide.
This one is fairly slim but it seems that the HM Squiers had slimmer necks.


Diocletian:
If I'm not mistaken, I read somewhere that these were built in the same factory as the Ibanez guitars.

This is the only neck-0thru guitar I own, so I bought it partially out of curiosity and partly because I really like that color.

Its back to maple necks for me from here on out. I like a good maple neck with a nice gun oil finish.

[Kassanova]

Added new knobs.

[T-Bodz Terry B.]

Good looking Strat! I've bid on a few HM's but have yet to win one... Enjoy Bro!

[Stratty]

Cool Man!

[bcsracingimages]

I think I've established today that mine is a Squier HM...

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/v...8-09232247.jpg

[Ausquier]

bcsracingimages, that looks like an E or S9 Fat Strat, not a HM. What are the serials of the HM's? I have seen them in the old Frontline mags and reckon they will be from the Samick factory (S9)? I've been after one for years, it'd be a great hard rocker I'd think. I'd love one to use on stage for some of the heavier stuff my band does.

[bcsracingimages]

Thanks Ausquier, I've had the guitar for years but never known anything about it. It does have an S9xxxxx serial number. Any suggestions where I might first nd out any more about the model?

[Ausquier]

It was made in Korea at the Samick factory (89-91). Most likely a ply body, 12" rad neck, Schaller US tuners, is that a real Floyd Rose? Looks like a nice guitar. I have an S9 and its neck (and tone) is killer. Best Strat I own, ply or otherwise. Only downside is its a tad heavy.

[bcsracingimages]

Thanks Ausquier, it is a nice guitar although it could do with a bit of an overhaul as it's been neglected a bit recently. It's a Schaller Floyd Rose, and you're right about it being a ply body too, and heavy! I like it though, spotted it in a store some years back and I don't think they knew properly what it was.

[Ausquier]

Bet it still sounds and plays great. ;-) Ply makes no difference.

[Blind Fury]

I would ove to have an HM, either Squier for Fender.