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 colour, 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.
General
Contemporary
Right-Hand
Pearl White
China
Neck
Black Painted with Chrome Logo
Roasted Maple
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
"C" Shape
Bolt-On
12" (305 mm)
Indian Laurel
Pearloid Dot
White
22
Head Adjust
Graphite
1.650" (42 mm)
Graphite
Body
Poplar
Gloss Polyurethane
Stratocaster®
Poplar
Hardware
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
3-Ply Black
White
White Plastic
White
Black
Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
Dual-Wing
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
4-Bolt Squier® Asymmetrical
Standard
Electronics
Squier® SQR Alnico Single-Coil
Squier® SQR Alnico Single-Coil
Squier® SQR Alnico Single-Coil
SSS
Master Volume, Master Tone
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
