Squier Contemporary Active Starcaster

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 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 high-output tone. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with a fast-playing 12”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a stop tailpiece for solid tuning stability. This Squier model also features a matching painted headstock contour, black chrome-plated hardware and a smooth satin neck finish for a natural feel.

FEATURES

• 100% designed by Fender
• Sealed semi-hollow body
• Squier SQR ceramic humbucking pickups with active electronics
• Satin neck finish
• Black chrome hardware

ARCHED SEMI-HOLLOW BODY

This Starcaster model features an offset arched sealed semi-hollow body with center block for minimal feedback.

SQR ACTIVE CERAMIC HUMBUCKING PICKUPS

Powered by an onboard 9-volt battery, these Squier SQR active ceramic humbucking pickups produce high-output, modern tone perfect for crunchy rhythms and soaring solos.

MATCHING HEADSTOCK CONTOUR

The headstock on this model features a matching painted edge contour for a cohesive aesthetic.

BLACK CHROME HARDWARE

Stealthy and subtle, black chrome hardware is durable and resilient.

ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE WITH STOP TAILPIECE

The adjustable bridge and stopbar tailpiece create rock-solid tuning stability.

SLIM “C”-SHAPED NECK PROFILE

This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for a fast, slick feel.

SPECS

BODY

• Body Material: Laminated Maple
• Body Shape: Starcaster®
• Body Finish: Matte Urethane
•  Body Binding: Black

NECK 

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Squier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Configuration: HH
• Special Electronics: Active Electronics

HARDWARE

• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ with Anchored Tailpiece
• Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
• Pickguard: None
• Control Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
• Switch Tip: Black
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
  

ACCESSORIES

• Case/Gig Bag: None