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Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR - Gunmetal Metallic

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Floyd Rose Tremolo - Gunmetal Metallic
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A Superstrat at a Super Price

Taking its cues from the golden age of heavily modded Superstrats in the 1980s, the Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR is a high-output shred machine that will appeal to lovers of heavy metal and progressive rock. From its black hardware to its painted headstock and Floyd Rose Special tremolo, the Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR has all of the visual hallmarks of its predecessors. But it's equipped with newly designed SQR Atomic ceramic humbuckers, yielding a blistering voice all its own. If you’re in search of a well-priced Superstrat with killer looks and a massive sound, Sweetwater heartily recommends the Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR!

Explosive Squier SQR Atomic humbuckers

Loaded with a pair of Squier’s specially designed SQR Atomic humbuckers, the Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR has an explosive tone that's ideal for heavy styles of music. These ceramic humbuckers also feature coil-splitting options to get two searing single-coil sounds on positions 2 and 4 of the Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR’s 5-way switch. For radioactive leads, concussive chords, or anything in between, the Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR has you covered!

Dive-bombable Floyd Rose Special tremolo system

If you're looking for a Strat that can take heavy vibrato abuse without dropping tune, the Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR is up your alley. Its Floyd Rose Special bridge and locking nut together net you the buttery-smooth bending action only a real Floyd can deliver, all with the peace of mind that comes from virtually never having to worry about your strings pulling out of tune.

Fast-playing roasted maple "C" shape neck

Lead players will enjoy exploring the Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR's quick, comfortable roasted maple neck, whose 12-inch radiused fingerboard flattens out toward the body to facilitate faster playing styles. Jumbo frets make bends and vibrato a cinch, too. Need a great-playing axe with inspiring stock tones to match? Check out the Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH from Sweetwater.

Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR Features:

  • Inspired by the player-modded Fender Contemporary Strat of the mid-1980s
  • Squier SQR Atomic humbuckers with coil-tap options
  • Simple control set: Volume, Tone, and 3-way selector
  • Floyd Rose-licensed double-locking tremolo stabilizes tuning no matter how hard you play
  • Fast, comfortable Slim "C" maple neck with 12-inch radiused fingerboard and jumbo frets
  • Painted '70s-era jumbo headstock with chrome logo
  • Premium black hardware

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Comtemporary Stratocaster
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Gunmetal Metallic
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Roasted Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Roasted Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd Rose Double Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Die-cast Sealed
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Squier SQR Atomic Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Squier SQR Atomic Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0370240568

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Rated 5/5

Worth EVERY Penny!!!

Fell in love with this guitars features and the color!!! Had it plekked and it plays like a $1200 guitar. Let a pro guitarist play on it and he couldn't believe it plays better than his fenders,charvels other's he owns. The plek job makes all the difference.
Rated 5/5

Contemporary

Really nice guitar I don't have any complaints other than the first time I ordered something from Sweetwater and did not get any candy little disappointment there now but really the guitar is a great everything was set up nicely Floyd rose set up great action 1.5 that's where I like it You can play this guitar right out of the box can't beat that thanks again sweet water
Music background: 10 years of playing play every day
Rated 5/5

Not a Squire.... Never !! Ya wana bet ?

I've been playing, customizing and building guitars for more than 40 years. I have alot of guitars... Stratocasters, Telecasters American and MIM,ect.. Les Pauls, SG's a few Ibanez,a couple Charvels a few Warmoth projects.. you get the picture. I wanted a guitar I could leave out at the camper.
Sooo... This Squire Contemporary HH FR Is surprisingly AWESOME!
The real headline is the NECK!!
Roasted Maple. Very stable in humidity and environment changes.
It rivals some of my most expensive guitars. I did a quick setup and I can't put this thing down!! Nice jumbo frets smooth edges. Just NICE! STRAIT too!
Squire hit this one out of the park!! If you're hesitant about the"Squire" name. Get over it !!
and try one!!
P.S. I'll probably switch out the pups... but for now I'm just loving the way this thing plays.
Cheers and Jam on.
Music background: Long time jammer
Rated 5/5

Fender does it again!

Once again I find myself thoroughly impressed with a Squier guitar. The Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH FR that arrived a few days ago has totally knocked me out. I've been listening to a lot of Steve Vai lately, and I've found myself cracking up at his tremolo bar antics. Though my style isn't like his, I decided to look for a "stunt guitar" as a tool to help me give notes a different character. After doing some research, I chose to go with this new Squier. Even before it got here, I was already thinking about putting in different pickups, and maybe upgrading the Floyd. But from the point when I first plugged it in, I found myself putting those mods on hold. It sounds and plays great. I normally use .008s on my guitars, but the neck on this one actually made the .009s it was strung with feel very comfortable. I spent a few hours last night doing some in-depth exploring, and came away a very satisfied customer. This is one amazing guitar.
Rated 5/5

Bang for the Buck

This guitar far exceeded my expectations. I know Squire to be Fender's low cost line, catering to beginners mostly. I have to say that the Squire Contemporary Strat is far more than a beginner guitar. The build quality is top notch- the neck and frets are amazing for any priced guitar. The Floyd Rose is responsive and feels expertly engineered. I was thinking I would need to replace the pickups, however, when I plugged in to my EVH 5150 III (EL34) I was pleasantly surprised. The 2 humbuckers produced a very nice growl, plenty of mid-range and no squeal at all. The bridge humbucker nails it. Coil tap positions 2 and 4 are also a nice option for a little single coil twang. This guitar has the quality one would expect on an instrument 2 or 3X the price- really. It seems like Fender is really beefing up the quality with Squire. At this price point, I was expecting much less. Also- out of the box the thing was perfect. Expertly set-up and in tune. My other guitars include a Gibson Les Paul, a Fender MIM strat (modified), and a Squire Affinity tele (heavily modified). I don't think I will have to a thing to this beast. Excellent instrument- I you were handed this thing blindfolded, you would think you were playing a $1,500 shred machine. It really is that good.
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