The first instruments to bear the Squier name were introduced in 1982, answering the call for genuine Fender® designs at accessible prices. The Squier 40th Anniversary collection celebrates the 40-year journey of Fender’s entry-level brand with special editions of the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Jazzmaster®, Precision Bass®, and Jazz Bass®, all available in Gold Edition and Vintage Edition variants.
The Squier® 40th Anniversary Stratocaster®, Gold Edition is a stylish model adorned with an eye-catching collection of upscale features for the discerning Squier fanatic. Featuring striking gold-plated hardware, a gold anodised aluminium pickguard, a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, an engraved anniversary neck plate and gloss finish throughout, this Strat® is poised and ready for the spotlight. Player-friendly refinements of this commemorative model include a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile for an easy playing feel, vintage-style tuning machines and 6-saddle synchronised tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.
Features
- Nyatoh body w/ Gloss Polyurethane finish
- Maple "C" Shape neck w/ 25.5" (648 mm) scale, & Gloss Urethane finish
- Indian Laurel fretboard w/ 9.5" (241 mm) radius & Pearloid Block inlays
- 21 Narrow Tall frets
- 1.650" (42 mm) Bone nut
- Vintage-Style tuning machines
- 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo bridge
- Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil bridge, middle and neck pickup(s) w/ Aged White pickup covers
- Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup) controls, & 5-Position Blade switch