Most Squier guitars were — if not direct copies of classic Fenders — at least very clearly inspired by iconic Fender models . The Katana deviates noticeably from this trend . Manufactured simultaneously by both Fender Japan and Squier at various price points , the Katana was designed to compete with other ‘ 80s shredder guitars , specifically Jackson ’ s very popular Randy Rhoads signature model . Its pointy , offset-V-like shape makes the source of its inspiration abundantly clear . The Japan-made Squier version featured a single humbucking pickup , a solitary volume control , a Strat-style vibrato , and a bolt-on neck , as opposed to the higher-end Fender Japan model with its dual humbuckers , more complex vibrato system , and set , glued-in neck . The Katana was only made for a single year (‘ 85 –’ 86 ) due to poor sales , but the Squier version is not uncommon or terribly expensive on the used market .
SQUIER KATANA
Most Squier guitars were — if not direct copies of classic Fenders — at least very clearly inspired by iconic Fender models . The Katana deviates noticeably from this trend . Manufactured simultaneously by both Fender Japan and Squier at various price points , the Katana was designed to compete with other ‘ 80s shredder guitars , specifically Jackson ’ s very popular Randy Rhoads signature model . Its pointy , offset-V-like shape makes the source of its inspiration abundantly clear . The Japan-made Squier version featured a single humbucking pickup , a solitary volume control , a Strat-style vibrato , and a bolt-on neck , as opposed to the higher-end Fender Japan model with its dual humbuckers , more complex vibrato system , and set , glued-in neck . The Katana was only made for a single year (‘ 85 –’ 86 ) due to poor sales , but the Squier version is not uncommon or terribly expensive on the used market .
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