Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special, Roasted Maple Fingerboard, Black Overview
The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special in Black is a modern, cutting-edge take on the classic Stratocaster design, perfect for players seeking innovation and style. This guitar features a bold aesthetic and high-performance specs that cater to modern musicians who demand versatility and dynamic tone.
At the heart of this model are the Squier SQR alnico single-coil pickups, arranged in a ‘special’ configuration with the middle pickup positioned near the bridge. This unique layout offers a wide variety of tonally rich, dynamically responsive settings, allowing players to explore a broad sonic range that goes beyond traditional Strat tones.
The roasted maple neck not only enhances the guitar’s tone and stability but also provides a sleek and smooth feel. Coupled with the sculpted heel design, this neck makes access to all 22 frets a breeze, ideal for solos and high-register play.
One of the key features of this model is the 2-point tremolo bridge, which offers a superior feel for bends and vibrato, providing smooth and expressive playing. The sealed-gear tuning machines with split shafts ensure stable tuning and easy restringing, making it a reliable instrument for performance.
Visually, this guitar is striking with stealthy black hardware, a sleek painted headstock with chrome logos, and the roasted maple fingerboard contrasting beautifully against the black finish. The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special is designed to look as good as it sounds, making it a great choice for players who want modern features wrapped in a bold, stylish package.
- Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Material Poplar
- Body Shape Stratocaster®
- Bridge Pickup Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil
- Bridge 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
- Case/Gig Bag None
- Color Black
- Configuration SSS
- Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
- Fingerboard Material Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard Radius 12" (305 mm)
- Fret Size Jumbo
- Hardware Finish Black
- Included Accessories
- Middle Pickup Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil
- Neck Finish Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
- Neck Material Roasted Maple
- Neck Pickup Squier® SQR™ Alnico Single-Coil
- Neck Shape C Shape
- Number of Frets 22
- Nut Material Graphite
- Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
- Orientation Right-Hand
- Pickguard 1-Ply Anodized Aluminum
- Position Inlays Black Dot
- Special Electronics
- Strings Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- 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
- Tuning Machines Die-Cast Sealed