Provides an authentic Strat experience

Certain electric guitars are credited with shaping modern music, and the Stratocaster is certainly one of the most iconic of them all. With the Squier 40th-anniversary Vintage Edition Stratocaster, you can enjoy the tried-and-true Strat experience, and you won't have to mortgage your house. From the 6-saddle vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo and vintage-style tuners to the anodized aluminum pickguard, engraved anniversary neck plate, and aged chrome hardware and plastic control knobs, this Stratocaster is a smooth performer that retro-minded enthusiasts are sure to appreciate.

Fender-designed single-coil pickups

To get a real vintage sound from a guitar, discerning musicians at Music Experience know that you need to start with great pickups. The Fender-designed, Alnico V-loaded single-coil pickups in the Squier 40th-anniversary Vintage Edition Stratocaster nail those classic tones. You'll love the sound of this solidbody electric guitar — it delivers all the characteristic Strat spank, sparkle, and bite you can handle, then takes it a step further. And with a 5-position blade, 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.

Vintage-tinted neck with modern playability

Thanks to its vintage-tinted maple neck, the Squier 40th-anniversary Vintage Edition Stratocaster is teeming with retro vibe. That said, its 9.5-inch fingerboard radius gives you a comfortable playing surface that allows for wider string bends than the 7.25-inch radius of vintage guitars. While being rounded enough for comfortable chording, this radius is perfect for double-stop bends, wide vibrato, and even bends over a whole step. And this Strat's modern-day "C"-shaped neck feels just right, smoothing the way for fleet-fingered fretting.

What Fender Says...

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®, Vintage Edition is a soulful tribute model trimmed with a collection of classic features for the retro-minded Squier enthusiast. Featuring aged chrome hardware, an anodized aluminum pickguard, a vintage-tinted maple neck, an engraved anniversary neck plate and satin finish throughout, this Strat® honors the heritage of the Squier catalog and its ancestry. 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.

Aged Chrome Hardware

This anniversary model features aged chrome hardware for a worn-in look.

Anodized Aluminum Pickguard

An anodized pickguard is not only extremely durable, but also has a premium look and feel.

Fender-designed Single-coil Pickups With Alnico 5 Magnets

This model features vintage-voiced pickups designed in-house at Fender for authentic and familiar tone.

Vintage-Tinted Maple Neck and Fingerboard

The satin vintage-tinted neck finish on this model provides a smooth feel and adds an old-school visual vibe.

Engraved 40th Anniversary Neck Plate

This model features a custom neck plate design commemorating 40 years of Squier history.

Vintage-inspired Headstock Logos

The headstock logos on this model are inspired by original Fender designs from the 1950s and ‘60s.