Squier 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue

The first instruments to bear the Squier name were introduced in 1982, answering the call for genuine Fender designs at accessible prices. The Squier 40th Anniversary collection celebrates the 40-year journey of Fenders entry-level brand with special editions of the Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass, all available in Gold Edition and Vintage Edition variants.

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 aluminium 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 a 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.

Specifications:

• Body Shape: Stratocaster
• Body Material: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Neck Profile: “C” Shape
• Fretboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fretboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
• No. of Frets: 21 Narrow Tall Frets
• Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Bridge), Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Middle), Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Neck)
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Hardware Finish: Gold Plated