Squier strat made in Japan. I bought this guitar used off eBay back in 2001, was well used then and is just as good today. I upgraded the pickups to an emg strat set and a new pick guard and used it in a funk band for a few years. It stays in tune better than almost all other guitars I've owned, the action is super low and is really nice to play. The pickups sound awesome in this (the whole reason I bought this was I saw a mate with a jap squier Tele with emg pickups and I loved that combo;)I love this guitar and am sad to part with it but am building a guitar and need to cash to fund the project. Grab a deal and use the code CRACKER for 15% off this weekend...Comes in hard case and am happy to box up and post or pickup in woodend.