Fender Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Gold Edition Electric Guitar Overview:

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.

 

 

Specifications:

Body

• BodyNyatoh
  
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
  
• Body ShapeStratocaster
  
• Body MaterialNyatoh

Neck

• HeadstockLarge '70s Style
  
• Neck MaterialMaple
  
• Neck FinishGloss Urethane
  
• Neck Shape"C" Shape
  
• Neck ConstructionBolt-On
  
• Fingerboard Radius9.5" (241 mm)
  
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Laurel
  
• Position InlaysPearloid Block
  
• Side DotsBlack
  
• Number of Frets21
  
• Truss RodHead Adjust
  
• Truss Rod Nut4 mm Hex
  
• String NutBone
  
• Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
  
• Nut MaterialBone

Hardware

• Bridge6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  
• Pickguard1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
  
• Pickup CoversAged White
  
• Control KnobsAged White Plastic
  
• Switch TipAged White
  
• Hardware FinishGold-Plated
  
• Tuning MachinesVintage-Style
  
• String TreesDual-Wing
  
• StringsNickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
  
• Tremolo ArmScrew-In
  
• Neck Plate4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
  
• Strap ButtonsStandard

Electronics

• Bridge PickupFender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  
• Middle PickupFender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  
• Neck PickupFender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  
• Pickup ConfigurationSSS
  
• ControlsMaster 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

Measurements

• Dimensions4.50x17.75x45.00 IN
  
• Shipping Weight9.60 LB
  
• Fret SizeNarrow Tall
  
• Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
  
• Shipping Length45.00 IN
  
• Shipping Height4.50 IN
  
• Shipping Width17.75 IN