drTStingray Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) Really - I thought it was because of this vintage vehicle, which coincidentally was in production when the current 'industry standard' (in some people's eyes) bass guitar (provided it has tort whether used as a bass guitar, toaster, car jack etc etc) was introduced.....looks a bit out of date to me......ladies and gentlemen - the Ford Squire 🤔 Edited August 21, 2018 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) Other alternative stories Ive heard are:- 1) An analogue (and thus more organic sounding) version of auto spell auto corrected it incorrectly to a mis spelling. 2) Rather like some people who have very straightforward sounding Christian names but with very odd spellings, some of which may be explained by simple mis spelling by the parents or officials at the registry office in the heat of the moment and thus preserved for eternity, it could simply have been a gross error (mis spelling) by Fender - OMG now there's a thing 😂😂 NB many of the mis spellings on EBay may be caused by inaccurate autocorrect also. I used to have a phone that changed the word ham to IBM automatically - my current one changes Pantiles Tunbridge Wells, a pleasant tourist destination, to panties.....etc etc - and this forum doesn't like the phrase c ock up - changing it to pink torpedo up..... )😯 Edited August 21, 2018 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Squier's an actual, proper name, from the Olden Days & everything: https://www.houseofnames.com/squier-family-crest The Squier brand originated in 1890 - string manufacturer V C Squier, which was acquired by Fender in 1965. Obviously what's happened is that The Internet has realised that a gross spelling mistake has been being perpetuated for several centuries, and using the power of popular usage of the correct spelling, predominantly through its Ebay instrument, is righting that wrong. This is, of course how all language evolves. In the future it'll be perfectly normal and acceptable to have a Squire base gitar with a frettles kneck and bone knut, fitted with upgraded turners. You'll need a chord to plug it in, too. 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I'd just like to say that I agree with the OP! 🙂 I especially don't understand dealers who miss-spell - what kind of impression does that give if they don't even know the name of the product they are selling? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Bassassin said: In the future it'll be perfectly normal and acceptable to have a Squire base gitar with a frettles kneck and bone knut, fitted with upgraded turners. You'll need a chord to plug it in, too. Don't you mean upgraded tunas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic mac moe Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I hope its not just me, but I hate getting all excited when you see a Fender precision advertised for around £150 and it turns out to be squier by fender. If its a squier, sell it as such!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) 11 hours ago, Bassassin said: Squier's an actual, proper name, from the Olden Days & everything: https://www.houseofnames.com/squier-family-crest The Squier brand originated in 1890 - string manufacturer V C Squier, which was acquired by Fender in 1965. Obviously what's happened is that The Internet has realised that a gross spelling mistake has been being perpetuated for several centuries, and using the power of popular usage of the correct spelling, predominantly through its Ebay instrument, is righting that wrong. This is, of course how all language evolves. In the future it'll be perfectly normal and acceptable to have a Squire base gitar with a frettles kneck and bone knut, fitted with upgraded turners. You'll need a chord to plug it in, too. Blimey - thanks for that. You live and learn - I'd always thought Fender had made it up and wanted to either avoid being sued by the Ford Motor Company, or more likely, had mis-spelt it!! Encouraging the mis-spelling fault lies firmly at the doors of Microsoft (allegedly) and Apple (allegedly) after all 😬 Edited August 22, 2018 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 23 hours ago, TheGreek said: JOOI does anybody know why it's spelt the way it is??? About Squier Guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic mac moe Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Is this the wrong topic for peddles, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 5 hours ago, mic mac moe said: I hope its not just me, but I hate getting all excited when you see a Fender precision advertised for around £150 and it turns out to be squier by fender. If its a squier, sell it as such!! Yep, especially a "Squire" with a "cheeky" logo. I'd like to have a block seller option on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic mac moe Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, prowla said: Yep, especially a "Squire" with a "cheeky" logo. I'd like to have a block seller option on ebay. Agreed, mate. Might be easier to just block myself off ebay, I'm on it that much 😂!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 18 hours ago, mic mac moe said: Agreed, mate. Might be easier to just block myself off ebay, I'm on it that much 😂!! Should be a support group for eBayaholics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 20:59, tb4sbp2 said: Spelling? Come on! You guys spell tire with a Y I tire of Americans thinking they can spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 22:59, tb4sbp2 said: Spelling? Come on! You guys spell tire with a Y Yes I agree. That's very tyresome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic mac moe Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Yes I agree. That's very tyresome. "I pronounce it aluminium....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 What would the English know about spelling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 11:45, ead said: ...and don't spoil it for the rest of us. I had some very good value basses in the past whilst searching for "spelling mistakes". 'base guitar' is another search I often do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rich said: 'base guitar' is another search I often do. Any good for base metal..? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic mac moe Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 Ladies and djents..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Dad3353 said: Any good for base metal..? Nope. Just for gold oxyde. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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