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.

Features:

General

• Series: 40th Anniversary
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Lake Placid Blue
• Model #: 0379410502
• Case/Gig bag: No

Neck

• 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

Body

• Body: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Nyatoh

Hardware

• 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

Electronics

• 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

Accessories

• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)