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Exploring the Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Guitars | Squier by Fender | Fender

Exploring the Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Guitars | Squier by Fender | Fender

Description
The Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition electric guitar is a soulful tribute model trimmed with a collection of classic features for the retro-minded Squier enthusiast. It has a nato body with a satin urethane finish and a maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays. Featuring aged chrome hardware, an anodized aluminum pickguard, vintage-tinted maple neck, engraved anniversary neck plate and satin finish throughout, the 40th Anniversary 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. It also packs a trio of Fender Designed single-coil pickups with Alnico 5 magnets for that familiar Strat tone.
Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition Electric Guitar Satin Wide 2-Color Sunburst
Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition Electric Guitar Satin Wide 2-Color Sunburst
Features
  • Nato body with a satin urethane finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck with a C-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Three Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups
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Specs
Body
  • Body Type: Double-cutaway solid body
  • Body wood: Nato
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Fret size: Narrow-tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Proprietary alnico single coil
  • Middle: Proprietary alnico single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary alnico single coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle Vintage-style
  • Tailpiece: String thru body
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Orientation: Right-handed
Reviews

4.4

20 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Will buy another again
Dreamers guitar
Very Happy

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Very Happy

I've been playing Squier guitars for years, mainly due to the fact that I don't gig or anything and they are easily accessible on a hobby budget. I have some vintage Korean Squiers that date back to the 80's and was always pleased with the feel of those necks. I have a Chinese 20th anniversary that I rebuilt (came to me in bad shape) and even the neck on that one felt great to me. I came across this series during an eBay search of guitar parts. So I did a little research, and saw that Guitar Center had a used one at a great price. First off, I couldn't tell it was used. It was in excellent shape. I did a minor setup, nothing against the one that was already done, but I set it to my preference. The neck feels great. The Vintage Edition has a satin finish (and roasted maple neck), whereas the Gold Edition has a gloss finish. I like the feel of the satin finish, it gives it a "worn" vibe. I was worried the quality control of an Indonesian Squier wouldn't be on par with the quality control of my Korean Squiers or even the Chinese one, but it exceeds expectations. Absolutely no need to touch the frets on this one. In fact, the only Squier I had to do fretwork on was a Bullet series. Needless to say, I'm very happy with this one and I'm glad I found it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Not the Squire platform I was hoping for

High hopes for this Squire due to positive reviews. Intonation issues immediately after setup. Wanted this to be a long term build guitar but fretwork was of poor quality. Both e strings buzz after setup. Returned for better Squire with a better neck. Might be good enough for a beginner/kid but not good enough for me.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing16
  2. Jamming15
  3. Recording9
  4. Small Venues8
  5. School Bands6
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz3
  2. Craftsmanship2
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. Had to adjust the neck slightly.1
  5. Arrived damaged1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced16
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play18
  2. Good Feel16
  3. Good Tone15
  4. Good Pick Up13
  5. Solid Electronics11

Reviewed by 20 customers

  • I'm done with Squier/Fender forever.

    1

    submitteda year ago

    byAaron

    fromScottsboro, Alabama

    Brand new guitar, beat up out of the box, cracked finish, dinged up finish and, last but certainly not least, 2 of the 3 pickups were dead. I'm very disappointed in this "musical instrument". I never want to give Fender or Squier my money ever again.

  • Almost solid

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byPeepingtom

    fromOmaha ne

    Almost everything about this guitar was above and beyond my expectations. Two main issues. The frets are somehow level but they all have gaps under the fret ends on the high e string side, due to this issue the high e string tends to get stuck under the frets, I filled he gaps with super glue and sanded flush. The high e string was buzzing, the issue was the nut, I light filing solved that issue. Not deal breakers for me but might be for someone else

  • Will buy another again

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byR

    fromAnchorage Alaska

    Modded this out. Full size bridge block.Tex Mex pickups.Fender TBX tone pot.Full size 250k CTS pots.Gilmore mod. Mint green pickguard.Switch Craft output jack.She sounds great!

  • Well Executed!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byStan

    fromHenderson, NV

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    So far so good. Great guitar, well designed and constructed. What one expects of a Stratocaster. Nice neck, well finished fret ends, smooth feel.

  • For the price, this guitar is definitively worth owning.

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBrett

    fromSan Diego

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Build quality and setup straight from the box are comparable to a fender player strat for a lot less money. Ordered to use with a computer in hotel while away on business.

  • Product worked great for me.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGary

    fromWichita, ks

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Mostly used at home studio and with friends. Little on the heavy side if you gig much, works for my needs. Impressed with quality and the sound for the price.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byKool

    fromMichigan

    How is the action? What gauge and brand of stings does it come with out of the box

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Action is a personal preference. These are Fender Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges).

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byEddie

    fromDenver, CO

    What is the fretboard radius on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm)

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byLeah

    fromPittsburgh, PA

    Does it come with an amplifier and cable?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bychucky

    fromOoltewah

    my 83 squire strat has a one piece maple tele neck/fingerboard with rolled edges. Does the 40th anniversary have this?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster does not have rolled edges.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJack

    fromBarstow, CA

    Does is function as a normal electric guitar?does it require anything besides an amp and cable?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition Electric Guitar Satin Sonic Blue is a normal electric guitar. Nothing else is needed.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAndy

    fromForney tx

    How does it sound ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Advisor
    Perfect. Great. It's a Strat.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAndy

    fromForney tx

    How does it sound ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Advisor
    Great. It sounds like a Strat.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byronald

    frommt orab

    pickups ACTIVE??? Battery

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Passive.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byNone

    fromSpringfield Mo

    Where is this built?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Indonesia