Squier Venus
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| Manufacturer | Squier |
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| Period | 1997–1998 |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on |
| Body | Basswood |
| Neck | Maple, 25.5" scale |
| Fretboard | Bound Rosewood, 22 frets |
| Pickup(s) | HB pickup (bridge), single coil pickup w/staggered Alnico pole pieces (neck) |
| Black, Sea Foam Green, Sunburst. | |
The Squier Venus (commonly known as Fender Vista Venus) is a signature series guitar released in 1997 and co-designed by Courtney Love in conjunction with Fender's Squier brand, under the Vista series. At the time of its release, Love and Bonnie Raitt were the only two female musicians to have their own signature series of guitars.
Its shape was based on Mercury, and Rickenbacker solidbody guitars. It was released in two configurations, six or twelve string (the Venus XII). Colors available included black, sunburst and surf green. Surf green was named after paint code #57 (surf green) from Chevrolet c. 1957. Upon its original release, the Venus retailed for USD $699.99 and the Venus XII for $999.99. It was discontinued at the end of 1998.
The Venus has a one-letter, six-digit serial number printed on the neck of the guitar. Serial numbers beginning with the letter V were manufactured in 1997. Serial numbers beginning with the letter A were manufactured between 1997 and 1998.
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