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 Fender?s 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 aluminum 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 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.

• Color: Ruby Red Metallic
• Country Of Origin: ID
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Series: 40th Anniversary

• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5 (241 mm)
• Headstock: Large ''70s Style
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: C Shape
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650 (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Side Dots: Black
• String Nut: Bone
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex

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

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Tremolo Arm: Screw-In
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style

• Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
• Middle Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SSS
• 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

• Style: 3 Single-Coil

• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)

• Dimensions: 4.50x17.75x45.00 IN
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)