The Starcaster broke the mold of semi-hollow guitar design with its offset body shape when it was introduced in the ‘70s, offering versatile sounds and out-of-this-world styling for the most adventurous players. The Squier® Contemporary Active Starcaster® is an evolution of the original Fender model, engineered with a sealed semi-hollow body for minimized feedback and powered by dual Squier SQR™ active ceramic humbucking pickups for massive high-output signal. 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 fully adjustable bridge with stop tailpiece for rock-solid string feel, 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 chrome hardware and a sleek matching painted contoured headstock with chrome logos for a premium look.
Specs
Type |
Hollow Body; Solid Body |
Colour |
Gunmetal Metallic |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Starcaster® |
Body Material |
Laminated Maple |
Body Finish |
Gloss Polyurethane |
Neck Material |
Roasted Maple |
Neck Shape |
“C” Shape |
Neck Finish |
Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Contour |
Fretboard Material |
Roasted Maple |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Black Dot; Black Side Dots |
Fret Size |
Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
12″ (305 mm) |
Nut Material |
Graphite |
Nut Width |
1.650″ (42 mm) |
Neck Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Active Ceramic Humbucker |
Bridge Pickups |
Squier® SQR™ Active Ceramic Humbucker |
Controls |
1 x Master Volume, 1 x Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch |
Bridge |
6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge; Stopbar Tailpiece
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Tuners |
Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts |
Strings |
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges) |