Fender Contemporary Stratocaster ® Special HT, Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Sunset Metallic

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Description

The Squier® Contemporary Stratocaster® Special 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 2-point tremolo bridge for superior feel during bends, 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
Modern 2-point tremolo 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.
MODERN 2-POINT TREMOLO BRIDGE

This Stratocaster features a two-point tremolo bridge for smooth, superior tremolo action.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL

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

Body Material

Poplar

Body Shape

Stratocaster®

Body Finish

Gloss Polyurethane
NECK

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

Roasted Maple

Fingerboard Radius

12" (305 mm)

Number of Frets

22

Fret Size

Jumbo

Nut Material

Graphite

Nut Width

1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays

Black Dot

Truss Rod

Head Adjust
ELECTRONICS

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
HARDWARE

Bridge

2-Point Synchronized Tremolo 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
MISCELLANEOUS

Strings

Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
12“ FINGERBOARD RADIUS

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