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

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, abound 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 a 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.

Specs:

Orientation: Right-Hand

Series: 40th Anniversary

Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)

Headstock: Large '70s Style

Neck Construction: Bolt-On

Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Shape: "C" Shape

Number of Frets: 21

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays: Pearloid Block

Side Dots: Black

String Nut: Bone

Truss Rod: Head Adjust

Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex

Body: Nyatoh

Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Body Material: Nyatoh

Body Shape: Stratocaster

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo

Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary

Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum

Pickup Covers: Aged White

Strap Buttons: Standard

String Trees: Dual-Wing

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Switch Tip: Aged White

Tremolo Arm: Screw-In

Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style

Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil

Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Middle Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil

Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil

Pickup Configuration: SSS

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

Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)

Fret Size: Narrow Tall

Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)