George Harrison Squier "Silver Series" did he really own/use one?

willcoxsons · November 20th, 2009, 04:58 PM

I came across this description on eBay for a Silver Series .. could this be true..any one heard of this before?

"This is a rare and sought after '90s MADE IN JAPAN model that has that all-important 'Silver Series' stamp. The 'Silver Series' models are known to be top end Squiers made from better quality components (for example: 'Gotoh' machineheads) than the 'Standard' Squiers of the time. This was the Stratocaster model adopted by none other than George Harrison (of Beatle fame!) from the mid-'90s until his sad, untimely demise."

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Rockape · November 20th, 2009, 06:36 PM

It's true alright! (sold for a huge sum of money at auction, but I can't remember the exact amount). He also had a '57 Export Squier JV Strat (factory fit 1982 / 83 Fullerton pickups), and there's a youtube video to prove it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aLLHFSM7i8

AllroyPA · November 20th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Youtube is the greatest internet thingy. Thanks Rockape !

JRSIV · November 20th, 2009, 10:40 PM

That clip kicked a**! I remember seeing it years ago before I really obsessed on what everyone was playing. Great eye 'Ape! And how about Clapton slinging a Les Paul on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" just like he did on the record?! Cool!

Phil Collins on drums...oh.

willcoxsons · November 21st, 2009, 02:42 AM

I have always liked George probably the best Beatle..imo, as without his vocal harmonies and his guitar playing their would not be that "Beatle" sound. Now I know he owned Squier's too.. fantastic! Awesome youtube clip by the way..

Diocletian · November 21st, 2009, 10:46 AM

I'm sure lots of top players have used Squiers. I know Dave Murray of Iron Maiden has played some.

willcoxsons · November 21st, 2009, 10:58 AM

Found this....

Lot 215: George Harrison / Spike Milligan (British Comedian) owned Ltd Edition Silver Series Fender Stratocaster guitar

Description: A Fender Squier Stratocaster, Serial No. L-036415, given as a gift from George Harrison to Spike Milligan. In black finish, double cutaway body, maple neck with skunk-stripe routing, twenty-one fret fingerboard with dot inlays, three pickups, selector switch, three rotary controls, tremolo bridge/tailblock, six adjustable saddles with white pickguard; and original tweed hardshell case with orange/red plush lining.

Estimate: £ 15,000-20,000 - Actual Sale Price $30,000

Additional information: The guitar is accompanied by a letter on Fender musical instruments Europe headed paper from Jamie Crompton, artist relations manager, Fender Europe, dated 16/3/03 that reads 'To whom it may concern History of Fender Stratocaster no l-036415. This guitar was delivered from Fender Europe to legendary Beatles guitarist George Harrison he personalised the instrument and had it "set up" to his specification. George Harrison gave the guitar to the genius comedian/poet/author, and musician Spike Milligan. Spike passed the instrument on to international Session Guitarist based in London Troy Tempest.