Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT. Laurel Fingerboard, Black Pickguard, Pearl White

The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT brings modern features and bold aesthetics to an iconic Fender platform to satisfy today's most discerning and daring players. At the heart of this guitar is a set of Squier SQR™ alnico single-coil pickups positioned in a "special" configuration with the middle pickup near the bridge pickup for a unique variety of dynamically responsive settings. The roasted maple neck was chosen for its optimal tone and stability, and a sculpted heel design allows for improved access all the way to the 22nd fret. High-performance components round out the feature list and include a string-through-body hardtail bridge for ideal body resonance, and a set of sealed-gear tuning machines with split shafts for smooth tuning action and easy restringing. Eye-catching styling cues include stealthy black hardware and a sleek painted headstock with chrome logos for a premium look.

FEATURES

• Squier SQR alnico single-coil pickups
• String-through-body hardtail bridge with block saddles
• Roasted maple neck
• Sculpted neck heel
• Painted headstock with chrome logos

SQUIER SQR ALNICO SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS
These Squier single-coil pickups produce crisp, articulate tone for a wide variety of styles.

ROASTED MAPLE NECK
With an articulate tone, optimal stability and a deep, rich color, roasted maple is a premium neck material.

SEALED DIE-CAST TUNING MACHINES WITH SPLIT SHAFTS
Sealed die-cast tuning machines have a smooth action for accurate tuning, and the split shafts make changing strings a breeze.

ASTRING-THROUGH-BODY HARDTAIL BRIDGE
A string-through-body bridge improves string resonance through the instrument for optimal tone, even in drop tunings.

SCULPTED NECK HEEL
This guitar is designed with a sculpted neck heel for improved access to the upper frets.

12“ FINGERBOARD RADIUS
This fingerboard radius allows for low action and is especially well-suited to bending notes and soloing.

Specifications:

General
SERIES - Contemporary
ORIENTATION - Right-Hand
COLOR - Pearl White
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN - CN

Neck
HEADSTOCK - Black Painted with Chrome Logo
NECK MATERIAL - Roasted Maple
NECK FINISH - Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
NECK SHAPE - "C" Shape
NECK CONSTRUCTION - Bolt-On
FINGERBOARD RADIUS - 12" (305 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL - Indian Laurel
POSITION INLAYS - Pearloid Dot
SIDE DOTS - White
NUMBER OF FRETS - 22
TRUSS ROD - Head Adjust
STRING NUT - Graphite
NUT WIDTH - 1.650" (42 mm)
NUT MATERIAL - Graphite

Body
BODY - Poplar
BODY FINISH - Gloss Polyurethane
BODY SHAPE - Stratocaster
BODY MATERIAL - Poplar

Hardware
BRIDGE - 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
PICKGUARD - 3-Ply Black
PICKUP COVERS - White
CONTROL KNOBS - White Plastic
SWITCH TIP - White
HARDWARE FINISH - Black
TUNING MACHINES - Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
STRING TREES - Dual-Wing
STRINGS - Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
NECK PLATE - 4-Bolt Squier Asymmetrical
STRAP BUTTONS - Standard

Electronics
BRIDGE PICKUP - Squier SQR Alnico Single-Coil
MIDDLE PICKUP - Squier SQR Alnico Single-Coil
NECK PICKUP - Squier SQR Alnico Single-Coil
PICKUP CONFIGURATION - SSS
CONTROLS - Master Volume, Master Tone
SWITCHING - 5-Position Blade, Special Switching: Position 1. Bridge and Middle (Series, Hum-Cancelling), 2. Middle, 3. Middle and Neck (Parallel), 4. Bridge, Middle and Neck, 5. Neck

Measurements
DIMENSIONS - 4.20x15.20x44.50 IN
SHIPPING WEIGHT - 11.60 LB
FRET SIZE - Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH - 25.5" (64.77 cm)
SHIPPING LENGTH - 44.50 IN
SHIPPING HEIGHT - 4.20 IN
SHIPPING WIDTH - 15.20 IN

Accessories
RECOMMENDED CASE - Classic Series Stratocaster/Telecaster Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)
RECOMMENED GIG BAG - FE610 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991412406 (Not Included)

Miscellaneous
COMMODITY CODE - 9207901000