Squier’s Gold Edition series celebrates four decades of history with blinged-out models of all Fender’s classic guitars and basses. From the pickguard to the bridge and even the washers, the 40th-anniversary Gold Edition Stratocaster is studded with striking all-gold hardware. It also boasts a stunning bound Indian laurel neck with pearloid blocks, a late-'60s feature that Music Experience guitarists find complements this guitar’s decked-out cosmetics. A trio of Fender-designed Alnico V single-coils gives this guitar a classic Strat quack, with round lows, full mids, and bell-like highs. Stunning looks, comfortable playability, and incredible sound: the Gold Edition series is a gold mine of 40 years of high-quality Squier instruments.
These Fender-designed single-coil Strat pickups feature Alnico V magnets for that signature Strat snap. And with a 5-position blade, a Master Volume, and two tone controls, you have a wide array of sounds to dial in, in addition to near-infinite stylistic colorings to explore across genres.
The "C"-shaped maple neck on this 40th-anniversary Gold Edition Stratocaster sets a great foundation for practically any style of player. We know that the feel of a neck is one of the most subjective parts of a guitar, but it's worth noting that even seasoned Strat players are impressed with this neck. It's everything you need to make you fall in love with that distinctive Strat feel, the one that players like Clapton fell in love with.
The first instruments to bear the Squier name were introduced in 1982, answering the call for genuine Fender® designs at accessible prices. The Squier 40th Anniversary collection celebrates the 40-year journey of Fender’s entry-level brand with special editions of the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Jazzmaster®, Precision Bass®, and Jazz Bass®, all available in Gold Edition and Vintage Edition variants. The Squier® 40th Anniversary Stratocaster®, Gold Edition is a stylish model adorned with an eye-catching collection of upscale features for the discerning Squier fanatic. Featuring striking gold-plated hardware, a gold anodized aluminum pickguard, a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, an engraved anniversary neck plate and gloss finish throughout, this Strat® is poised and ready for the spotlight. Player-friendly refinements of this commemorative model include a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile for an easy playing feel, vintage-style tuning machines and 6-saddle synchronized tremolo bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Strat tone.
This anniversary model features gold-plated hardware for an upscale look.
An anodized pickguard is not only extremely durable, but also has a premium look and feel.
This model features vintage-voiced pickups designed in-house at Fender for authentic and familiar tone.
Fingerboard binding and block inlays add an eye-catching aesthetic appeal to this limited edition model.
This model features a custom neck plate design commemorating 40 years of Squier history.
The headstock logos on this model are inspired by original Fender designs from the 1970s.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape |
40th-anniversary Gold Edition Stratocaster |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material |
Nyatoh |
| Body Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Color |
Lake Placid Blue |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | C |
| Radius | 9.5" |
| Fingerboard Material |
Indian Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay |
Pearloid Blocks |
| Number of Frets | 21, Narrow Tall |
| Scale Length |
25.5" |
| Nut Width |
1.650" |
| Nut Material |
Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece |
6-Saddles Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo |
| Tuners | Vintage-style |
| Neck Pickup |
Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil |
| Middle Pickup |
Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil |
| Bridge Pickup |
Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil |
| Controls |
1 x master volume, 2 x tone, 5-way blade pickup switch |
| Strings |
Nickel-plated Steel, .009-.042 |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
0379410502 |
