Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special Electric Guitar

Overview of Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special Electric Guitar

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

HIGHLIGHTS

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.

FEATURES

 • 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 Radius12" (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

 • MISCELLANEOUS
 • Strings Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
 
 • ACCESSORIES
 • Case/Gig Bag None