40th Anniversary Stratocaster®, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Lake Placid Blue

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40th Anniversary Stratocaster®, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Lake Placid Blue

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 anodized aluminum 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 synchronized tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.

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Highlights

GOLD-PLATED HARDWARE

This anniversary model features gold-plated hardware for an upscale look.

GOLD ANODIZED ALUMINUM PICKGUARD

An anodized pickguard is not only extremely durable, but also has a premium look and feel.

FENDER-DESIGNED SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS WITH ALNICO 5 MAGNETS

This model features vintage-voiced pickups designed in-house at Fender for authentic and familiar tone.

BOUND FINGERBOARD WITH PEARLOID BLOCK INLAYS

Fingerboard binding and block inlays add an eye-catching aesthetic appeal to this limited edition model.

ENGRAVED 40TH ANNIVERSARY NECK PLATE

This model features a custom neck plate design commemorating 40 years of Squier history.

VINTAGE-INSPIRED HEADSTOCK LOGOS

The headstock logos on this model are inspired by original Fender designs from the 1970s.

Features

  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Gold anodized aluminum pickguard
  • Gloss body and neck finish
  • Vintage-style 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge
  • Vintage-style tuning machines

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material
    Nyatoh
  • Body Shape
    Stratocaster®
  • Body Finish
    Gloss Polyurethane

Neck

  • Neck Material
    Maple
  • Neck Binding
    Aged White
  • Neck Finish
    Gloss Urethane
  • Neck Shape
    “C” Shape
  • Scale Length
    25.5″ (64.77 cm)
  • Fingerboard Material
    Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Radius
    9.5″ (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets
    21
  • Fret Size
    Narrow Tall
  • Nut Material
    Bone
  • Nut Width
    1.650″ (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays
    Pearloid Block
  • Truss Rod
    Head Adjust
  • Truss Rod Nut
    4 mm Hex

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup
    Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Middle Pickup
    Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup
    Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Controls
    Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
  • Switching
    5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration
    SSS

Hardware

  • Bridge
    6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Hardware Finish
    Gold-Plated
  • Tuning Machines
    Vintage-Style
  • Pickguard
    1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
  • Control Knobs
    Aged White Plastic
  • Switch Tip
    Aged White
  • Neck Plate
    4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary

Miscellaneous

  • Strings
    Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
  • Legal Notice
    WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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