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.
General
SERIES 40th Anniversary
ORIENTATION Right-Hand
COLOR Ruby Red Metallic
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ID
Neck
HEADSTOCK Large '70s Style
NECK MATERIAL Maple
NECK FINISH Gloss Urethane
NECK SHAPE "C" Shape
NECK CONSTRUCTION Bolt-On
FINGERBOARD RADIUS 9.5" (241 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL Indian Laurel
POSITION INLAYS Pearloid Block
SIDE DOTS Black
NUMBER OF FRETS 21
TRUSS ROD Head Adjust
TRUSS ROD NUT 4 mm Hex
STRING NUT Bone
NUT WIDTH 1.650" (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL Bone
Body
BODY Nyatoh
BODY FINISH Gloss Polyurethane
BODY SHAPE Stratocaster®
BODY MATERIAL Nyatoh
Hardware
BRIDGE 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
PICKGUARD 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
PICKUP COVERS Aged White
CONTROL KNOBS Aged White Plastic
SWITCH TIP Aged White
HARDWARE FINISH Gold-Plated
TUNING MACHINES Vintage-Style
STRING TREES Dual-Wing
STRINGS Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
TREMOLO ARM Screw-In
NECK PLATE 4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
STRAP BUTTONS Standard
Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
MIDDLE PICKUP Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
NECK PICKUP Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
PICKUP CONFIGURATION SSS
CONTROLS Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge 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
Measurements
DIMENSIONS 4.50x17.75x45.00 IN
SHIPPING WEIGHT 9.60 LB
FRET SIZE Narrow Tall
SCALE LENGTH 25.5" (64.77 cm)
SHIPPING LENGTH 45.00 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT 4.50 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH 17.75 IN
Accessories
RECOMMENDED CASE Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)
TRUSS ROD WRENCH 4 mm Hex (Allen)
RECOMMENED GIG BAG FE610 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991412406 (Not Included)
Miscellaneous
COMMODITY CODE 9207901000
STYLE 3 Single-Coil
