Fender Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT (Sunset Metallic)
Fender Squier Contemporary Series Stratocaster Special HT (Sunset Metallic)
The Fender Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT (Sunset Metallic) is a 6-String Electric Guitar and an ideal combination of Vintage Strat style and modern features, the Squier Contemporary Strat Special HT is aimed at modern players. The Stratocaster from the Contemporary Series relies on 3x Squier SQR Alnico Single-Coils, whose special configuration provides an enormous variety of tonal possibilities, from classic Single-Coil Sounds to penetrating, hot Treble-Heavy Tones. In addition, a Roasted Maple Neck with a 22-Fret Indian Laurel Fingerboard is used, which has been heat treated for added stability and a particularly smooth feel for the Picking Hand. The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT is completed by a 6-Saddle Hardtail Bridge and Die-Cast Tuners.
The main features of the Fender Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT (Sunset Metallic) include:
6-String Electric Stratocaster Guitar
Body: Poplar
Neck: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
Pick-Ups: 3x SQR Alnico Single-Coil
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Block Saddles
Tuners: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
Hardware: Black
Manufacturer No.: 0370235570
Finish: Sunset Metallic
Features:
Manufacturer:
Squier
Series:
Contemporary Series
Design:
Stratocaster
Body:
Poplar
Neck:
Roasted Maple
Neck Construction:
Sculpted Neck Heel, bolt-on
Neck Profile:
'C'
Fretboard:
Indian Laurel
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Scale in mm:
648
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Jumbo
Fretboard Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Graphite
Nut width in mm:
42
Pickup:
SSS
Manufacturer pickups:
Squier
Neck Pickup:
SQR Alnico Single Coil
Middle Pickup:
SQR Alnico Single Coil
Bridge Pickup:
SQR Alnico Single Coil
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Switch:
5-Way
Control:
Vol, Tone
Bridge:
6-Saddle String-Thru Hardtail
Tuners:
Die-Cast
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Black
String Gauge:
.009 - .042
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Finish:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Sunset Metallic
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT (Sunset Metallic)
It doesn't have the craftsmanship of a 2000€ custom shop guitar, but for the price that you pay, it's basically flawless.
No sharp fret-ends, the setup that came on the guitar was great, a tiny bit of fret-buzz around the middle of the 5th but not an issue when played through amp / DAW and the action was perfect.
No cosmetic flaws whatsoever, the Daphne blue looks gorgeous in person and i personally can't stop staring at this guitar.
Stays in tune really well even with vigorous tremolo usage and temperature changes thanks to the roasted maple neck.
There's no way i'd pay double the money for an entry level fender when this thing exists.
Craftsmanship
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