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

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Fender Squier 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.

  SERIES40th AnniversaryORIENTATIONRight-HandCOLORLake Placid BlueCOUNTRY OF ORIGINID  

HEADSTOCKLarge ’70s StyleNECK MATERIALMapleNECK FINISHGloss UrethaneNECK SHAPE“C” ShapeNECK CONSTRUCTIONBolt-OnFINGERBOARD RADIUS9.5″ (241 mm)FINGERBOARD MATERIALIndian LaurelPOSITION INLAYSPearloid BlockSIDE DOTSBlackNUMBER OF FRETS21TRUSS RODHead AdjustTRUSS ROD NUT4 mm HexSTRING NUTBoneNUT WIDTH1.650″ (42 mm)NUT MATERIALBone  

BODYNyatohBODY FINISHGloss PolyurethaneBODY SHAPEStratocaster®BODY MATERIALNyatoh  

BRIDGE6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized TremoloPICKGUARD1-Ply Gold Anodized AluminumPICKUP COVERSAged WhiteCONTROL KNOBSAged White PlasticSWITCH TIPAged WhiteHARDWARE FINISHGold-PlatedTUNING MACHINESVintage-StyleSTRING TREESDual-WingSTRINGSNickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)TREMOLO ARMScrew-InNECK PLATE4-Bolt Squier® 40th AnniversarySTRAP BUTTONSStandard  

BRIDGE PICKUPFender® Designed Alnico Single-CoilMIDDLE PICKUPFender® Designed Alnico Single-CoilNECK PICKUPFender® Designed Alnico Single-CoilPICKUP CONFIGURATIONSSSCONTROLSMaster Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)SWITCHING5-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  

DIMENSIONS4.50×17.75×45.00 INSHIPPING WEIGHT9.60 LBFRET SIZENarrow TallSCALE LENGTH25.5″ (64.77 cm)