Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HSS Black Metallic Overview
Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HSS Black Metallic Overview by GAK
The Squier contemporary series has some great player-centric upgrades that would be at home on any Strat or Tele. Humbuckers and HSS configurations, matching headstocks, modern trems and active circuits make these very cool upgrades accessible to everyone. Even with some left handed versions too!
The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HSS is an outstanding choice for the modern player seeking progressive features in a guitar that in a guitar that has authentic vibe and style.
Player-friendly features like a slim “C”-shaped maple neck give this guitar a slick, smooth feel, while the 12” fingerboard radius and jumbo frets are ideal for speed and effortless bends. The ceramic single-coil neck and middle pickups provide crisp, clear and dynamically responsive character to complement the ceramic humbucking bridge pickup, which boasts hot output for powerful tones perfect for crunchy rhythms and soaring solos. Premium styling cues include zebra humbucking pickup bobbins and an eye- catching matching painted headstock to make this guitar stand out from any crowd.
With its combination of timeless Strat style, player-centric features and incredible tone, the Contemporary Stratocaster HSS is the perfect hard-rocking addition to your arsenal.
- Series: Contemporary
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Neck: Maple, “C” Shape
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin with Gloss Matching Headstock
- Fingerboard: Laurel 12” (305 mm)
- Frets: 22, Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Cream Dots
- Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.65” (42. mm)
- Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
- Bridge: 2-Point Syncronised Tremolo with Block Saddles
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment (565 & 573), 3-Ply Black (523)
- Pickups: Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge), Ceramic Single Coil (Neck), Ceramic Single Coil (Middle)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Black Plastic
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Strings: NPS, .009-.042 Gauges
- Case/Gig Bag: None