Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster®, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Lake Placid Blue
MODEL #: 0379410502
Description
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.
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
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.
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" (648 mm)
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)
