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.
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
- Model: 40th Anniversary Stratocaster®, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Lake Placid Blue
- Model #: 0379410502
- Series: 40th Anniversary
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Lake Placid Blue
- Country Of Origin: ID
- Headstock: Large '70s Style
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
- Side Dots: Black
- Number Of Frets: 21
- Truss Rod: Head Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
- Pickup Covers: Aged White
- Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
- Switch Tip: Aged White
- Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- String Trees: Dual-Wing
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
- Middle Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- 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
- Style: 3 Single-Coil
- Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Dimensions: 4.50x17.75x45.00 IN
- Weight: 9.60 LB
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Exploring the Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Guitars | Fender