The 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Gold Edition is a must-have for the Squier fanatic. It provides the legendary versatility that all Strats are adored for, courtesy of its trio of Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups, and is simply poised and ready for the spotlight with its elegant aesthetics! A few player-friendly refinements boost the appeal of this commemorative model too, such as its slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile, 9.5"-radius fingerboard and 6-saddle synchronized tremolo.
Key Features
- Nyatoh Body — A Mahogany-like material that underpins the instrument with a rich mid-range quality.
- Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
- "C"-Shaped Neck — Slim profile provides comfortable playability, suitable for both traditional and contemporary players.
- Narrow Tall Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
- Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups — Three single-coils deliver the clear, bell-like sounds synonymous with Fender guitars.
- Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo — Embellish chords and lead lines with smooth, expressive vibrato.
- Bone Nut — Classic, low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and enhances sustain.
- Vintage-Style Tuners — High-quality, traditional tuning machines allow for precise string pitching.
- Gold-Plated Hardware — Gives the instrument a high-end, elegant look that ties all of the glorious features together.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Nyatoh
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Stratocaster
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier 40th Anniversary
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Headstock: Large '70s Style
Electronics
- Pickups: Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
- 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
- Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminium
- Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)