Squier Contemporary Active Stratocaster® HH

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

• Dual Squier® active ceramic humbucking pickups
• Maple neck with slim "C"-shaped profile and matching painted reverse headstock
• 12" fingerboard radius; narrow-tall frets
• Floyd Rose® dual locking tremolo system
• Black chrome-plated hardware

SQUIER ACTIVE CERAMIC HUMBUCKING PICKUPS

For fat, high output heavy rock tone with punchy low-end, this instrument features Squier active ceramic humbucking pickups in both the neck and bridge positions.

FLOYD ROSE® TREMOLO

This already-distinctive Stratocaster model features another high-end performance feature—a Floyd Rose dual-locking two-point tremolo bridge and Floyd Rose locking nut for superior string stability, sustain and dynamic tremolo action.

MATCHING PAINTED REVERSE HEADSTOCK

In addition to its many other fine features, this Stratocaster features an elegant matching painted reverse headstock.

NARROW-TALL FRETS

The largest of the fret sizes, narrow-tall frets are tall and narrow, letting you get a better grip on the strings for more control and easier bends and vibrato.

SLIM "C"-SHAPED NECK PROFILE

This instrument features a modern neck designed for comfort and performance, with a slim "C"-shaped profile (the shape of the neck in cross section) and a smooth back finish – ideal for those who play with the thumb on the back or side of the neck.

12" FINGERBOARD RADIUS

This instrument features a 12” fingerboard radius—a very slight curvature that’s flatter than a vintage-style 7.25” radius and even a modern 9.5” radius. This fingerboard radius allows for low action and is especially well suited to bending notes and soloing.

Specification

Body:   Poplar
Body Finish:   Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape:   Stratocaster®

Neck Material:   Maple
Neck Finish:   Natural Satin with Gloss Matching Headstock
Neck Shape:   "C" Shape
Scale Length:   25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard:   Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius:   12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets:   22
Frets Size:   Jumbo
String Nut:   Floyd Rose® R3 Locking
Nut Width:   1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position Inlays:   Cream Dots
Truss Rods:   Dual-Action Head Adjust

Bridge Pickup:   Squier® Active Humbucker
Neck Pickup:   Squier® Active Humbucker
Controls:   Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching:   3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration:   HH

Bridge:   Floyd Rose® Licensed Double Locking Tremolo
Hardware Finish:   Black Chrome
Tuning Machines:   Standard Die-Cast
Pickguard:   3-Ply Black
Control Knobs:   Black Plastic

Strings:   NPS, .009-.042 Gauges
Included Accessories:   None
Dimensions:   3.5x15.5x44.5 IN
Weight:   5.5 LB