Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Gold Edition Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue

Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Gold Edition Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue – Squier celebrates its 40th Anniversary in 2022, and to mark the occasion, they’ve released their “finest and most stunning models to date!” Taking five classic Fender shapes to new heights, Squier’s new Gold Edition guitars and basses boast exquisite, upscale features that include anodized pickguards, bound Indian Laurel fingerboards, block inlays, gold-plated hardware appointments and engraved anniversary neck plates. Classy!

The 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Gold Edition is a must-have for the Squier fanatic. It provides the legendary versatility that all Strats are adored for, courtesy of its trio of Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups, and is simply poised and ready for the spotlight with its elegant aesthetics! A few player-friendly refinements boost the appeal of this commemorative model too, such as its slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, 9.5″-radius fingerboard and 6-saddle synchronized tremolo.

Key Features

• Nyatoh Body — A Mahogany-like material that underpins the instrument with a rich mid-range quality.
• Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
• “C”-Shaped Neck — Slim profile provides comfortable playability, suitable for both traditional and contemporary players.
• Narrow Tall Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups — Three single-coils deliver the clear, bell-like sounds synonymous with Fender guitars.
• Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo — Embellish chords and lead lines with smooth, expressive vibrato.
• Bone Nut — Classic, low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and enhances sustain.
• Vintage-Style Tuners — High-quality, traditional tuning machines allow for precise string pitching.
• Gold-Plated Hardware — Gives the instrument a high-end, elegant look that ties all of the glorious features together.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier 40th Anniversary
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
• Headstock: Large ’70s Style

Electronics

• Pickups: Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)

Hardware

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminium
• Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

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