Fender Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special 6 String Electric Guitar Overview:

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

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.

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.

12“ Fingerboard Radius

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

Specifications

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: 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum
• Control Knobs: White Plastic
• Switch Tip: White
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier Asymmetrical