A Strat with new sounds you will not find on a standard model. The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special brings modern features and bold looks to an iconic Fender platform. Its Squier SQR alnico single-coil pickups sit in a “special” layout with the middle pickup near the bridge pickup, for a unique range of dynamic sounds. This one is Sky Burst Metallic with a roasted maple fingerboard.
Why customers choose it
Who it is for
Players who know the classic Strat sound and want more options – blues, funk, pop, rock and worship guitarists looking for a modern-looking Strat.
Specifications
| Body | Poplar, gloss polyurethane |
|---|---|
| Colour | Sky Burst Metallic |
| Neck | Roasted maple, “C” shape, sculpted heel |
| Neck finish | Satin urethane, gloss headstock face |
| Fingerboard | Roasted maple, 12″ (305 mm) radius, black dot inlays |
| Frets | 22, jumbo |
| Scale length | 25.5″ (648 mm) |
| Nut | Graphite, 1.650″ (42 mm) |
| Pickups | 3 x Squier SQR alnico single-coil (“special” layout) |
| Controls | Master volume, master tone |
| Switching | 5-position blade: 1 bridge+middle (series, hum-cancelling), 2 middle, 3 middle+neck, 4 all three, 5 neck |
| Bridge | 2-point synchronized tremolo, block saddles |
| Tuners | Sealed die-cast, split shafts |
| Pickguard | 3-ply black |
| Hardware | Black |
| Strings | Nickel plated steel, .009-.042 |
| Orientation | Right-hand |
Good to know
- Comes with light .009-.042 strings.
- Position 1 (bridge + middle in series) is hum-cancelling.
FAQ
What is “special” about it?
The middle pickup sits near the bridge pickup and the 5-way switch adds series and all-three-pickup settings.
Does it have a tremolo?
Yes, a 2-point synchronized tremolo with block saddles.
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