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.
Specs
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Sunset Metallic |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Stratocaster |
Body Material |
Poplar |
Body Finish |
Gloss Polyurethane |
Neck Material |
Roasted Maple |
Neck Shape |
“C” Shape |
Neck Finish |
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face |
Fretboard Material |
Indian Laurel |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Pearloid Dot |
Fret Size |
Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
12″ (305 mm) |
Nut Material |
Graphite |
Nut Width |
1.650″(42mm) |
Neck Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil |
Middle Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil |
Bridge Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil |
Controls |
Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-Position Blade |
Bridge |
6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles |
Tuners |
Die-Cast Sealed |
Strings |
0.09-0.42 |