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 Fenders 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 anodised aluminium 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 synchronised tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.
FEATURES
- Gold-plated hardware
- Gold anodised aluminium pickguard
- Gloss body and neck finish
- Vintage-style 6-saddle synchronised tremolo bridge
- Vintage-style tuning machines
GOLD-PLATED HARDWARE
This anniversary model features gold-plated hardware for an upscale look.
GOLD ANODISED ALUMINIUM PICKGUARD
An anodised pickguard is not only extremely durable, but also has a premium look and feel.
FENDER-DESIGNED SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS WITH ALNICO 5 MAGNETS
This model features vintage-voiced pickups designed in-house at Fender for authentic and familiar tone.
BOUND FINGERBOARD WITH PEARLOID BLOCK INLAYS
Fingerboard binding and block inlays add an eye-catching aesthetic appeal to this limited edition model.
ENGRAVED 40TH ANNIVERSARY NECK PLATE
This model features a custom neck plate design commemorating 40 years of Squier history.
VINTAGE-INSPIRED HEADSTOCK LOGOS
The headstock logos on this model are inspired by original Fender designs from the 1970s.
Neck
Large '70s Style
Maple
Gloss Urethane
"C" Shape
Bolt-On
9.5" (241 mm)
Indian Laurel
Pearloid Block
Black
21
Head Adjust
4 mm Hex
Bone
1.650" (42 mm)
Bone
Body
Nyatoh
Gloss Polyurethane
Stratocaster®
Nyatoh
Hardware
6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo
1-Ply Gold Anodised Aluminium
Aged White
Aged White Plastic
Aged White
Gold-Plated
Vintage-Style
Dual-Wing
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Screw-In
4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
Standard
Electronics
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
SSS
Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
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