Fender Squier Contemporary Active Starcaster Surf Pearl Electric Guitar

The Starcaster broke the mould of semi-hollow guitar design with its offset body shape when it was introduced in the 70s, offering versatile sounds and out-of-this-world styling for the most adventurous players. The Contemporary Active Starcaster is an evolution of the original Fender model, engineered with a sealed semi-hollow body for minimised feedback and powered by dual Squier SQR active ceramic humbucking pickups for high-output tone. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable C-shaped neck profile with a fast-playing 12-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a stop tailpiece for solid tuning stability. This Squier model also features a matching painted headstock contour, black chrome-plated hardware and a smooth satin neck finish for a natural feel.

FEATURES

• 100% designed by Fender
• Sealed semi-hollow body
• Squier SQR active ceramic humbucking pickups
• Satin neck finish
• Black chrome hardware

ARCHED SEMI-HOLLOW BODY

This Starcaster model features an offset arched sealed semi-hollow body with centre block for minimal feedback.

SQR ACTIVE CERAMIC HUMBUCKING PICKUPS

Powered by an onboard 9-volt battery, these Squier SQR active ceramic humbucking pickups produce high-output, modern tone perfect for crunchy rhythms and soaring solos.

MATCHING HEADSTOCK CONTOUR

The headstock on this model features a matching painted edge contour for a cohesive aesthetic.

BLACK CHROME HARDWARE

Stealthy and subtle, black chrome hardware is durable and resilient.

ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE WITH STOP TAILPIECE

The adjustable bridge and stopbar tailpiece create rock-solid tuning stability.

SLIM “C”-SHAPED NECK PROFILE

This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for a fast, slick feel.

Neck

NECK MATERIAL

Maple

NECK FINISH

Satin Urethane

NECK SHAPE

"C" Shape

NECK CONSTRUCTION

Bolt-On

FINGERBOARD RADIUS

12" (305 mm)

FINGERBOARD MATERIAL

Maple

POSITION INLAYS

Black Dot

NUMBER OF FRETS

22

STRING NUT

Synthetic Bone

NUT WIDTH

1.650" (42 mm)

NUT MATERIAL

Synthetic Bone

Body

BODY

Laminated Maple

BODY FINISH

Gloss Polyurethane

BODY SHAPE

Starcaster®

BODY BINDING

Black

BODY MATERIAL

Laminated Maple

Hardware

BRIDGE

6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge

BRIDGE COVER/TAILPIECE

Stop Tail

PICKGUARD

None

PICKUP COVERS

Black

CONTROL KNOBS

Skirted Amp Knobs

SWITCH TIP

Black

HARDWARE FINISH

Black Chrome

TUNING MACHINES

Die-Cast Sealed

STRINGS

Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

NECK PLATE

4-Bolt Squier®

STRAP BUTTONS

Standard

Electronics

BRIDGE PICKUP

Squier® SQR™ Active Ceramic Humbucker

NECK PICKUP

Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker

PICKUP CONFIGURATION

HH

CONTROLS

Master Volume, Master Tone

SWITCHING

3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

SPECIAL ELECTRONICS

Active Electronics