Fender Contemporary Stratocaster ® Special HT, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Pearl White

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Description

The Squier® Contemporary Stratocaster® Special HT brings modern features and bold aesthetics to an iconic Fender platform to satisfy today’s most discerning and daring players. At the heart of this guitar is a set of Squier SQR™ alnico single-coil pickups positioned in a “special” configuration with the middle pickup near the bridge pickup for a unique variety of dynamically responsive settings. The roasted maple neck was chosen for its optimal tone and stability, and a sculpted heel design allows for improved access all the way to the 22nd fret. High-performance components round out the feature list and include a string-through-body hardtail bridge for ideal body resonance, and a set of sealed-gear tuning machines with split shafts for smooth tuning action and easy restringing. Eye-catching styling cues include stealthy black hardware and a sleek painted headstock with chrome logos for a premium look.

FEATURES

Squier SQR™ alnico single-coil pickups
String-through-body hardtail bridge with block saddles
Roasted maple neck
Sculpted neck heel
Painted headstock with chrome logos

SQUIER® SQR™ ALNICO SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS

These Squier single-coil pickups produce crisp, articulate tone for a wide variety of styles.

ROASTED MAPLE NECK

With an articulate tone, optimal stability and a deep, rich color, roasted maple is a premium neck material.

SEALED DIE-CAST TUNING MACHINES WITH SPLIT SHAFTS

Sealed die-cast tuning machines have a smooth action for accurate tuning, and the split shafts make changing strings a breeze.

ASTRING-THROUGH-BODY HARDTAIL BRIDGE

A string-through-body bridge improves string resonance through the instrument for optimal tone, even in drop tunings.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL

This guitar is designed with a sculpted neck heel for improved access to the upper frets.

12“ FINGERBOARD RADIUS

This fingerboard radius allows for low action and is especially well-suited to bending notes and soloing.

Body Material

Poplar
Body Shape

Stratocaster®
Body Finish

Gloss Polyurethane

Neck Material

Roasted Maple
Neck Finish

Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Shape

"C" Shape
Scale Length

25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material

Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius

12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets

22
Fret Size

Jumbo
Nut Material

Graphite
Nut Width

1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays

Pearloid Dot
Truss Rod

Head Adjust

Bridge Pickup

Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil
Middle Pickup

Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil
Neck Pickup

Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil
Controls

Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching

5-Position Blade, Special Switching: Position 1. Bridge and Middle (Series, Hum-Cancelling), 2. Middle, 3. Middle and Neck (Parallel), 4. Bridge, Middle and Neck, 5. Neck
Configuration

SSS

Bridge

6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
Hardware Finish

Black
Tuning Machines

Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
Pickguard

3-Ply Black
Control Knobs

White Plastic
Switch Tip

White
Neck Plate

4-Bolt Squier® Asymmetrical

Strings

Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)