Squier Limited Edition Classic Vibe ’60s Stratocaster HSS in Ice Blue Metallic with Matching Headstock

£399.00

A tribute to Stratocaster® customizations that were made popular during the 1960s, the Limited Edition Classic Vibe ’60s Stratocaster HSS creates incredible tone courtesy of a set of Fender-Designed alnico pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5″-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system […]

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Description

A tribute to Stratocaster® customizations that were made popular during the 1960s, the Limited Edition Classic Vibe ’60s Stratocaster HSS creates incredible tone courtesy of a set of Fender-Designed alnico pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5″-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects. This throwback Squier model also features 1960s-inspired headstock markings and matching painted headstock, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: Poplar
  • Body Shape: Stratocaster®
  • Body Finish: Gloss Urethane

Neck

  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Tinted Gloss Urethane
  • Neck Shape: “C” Shape
  • Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Fret Size: Narrow Tall
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
  • Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Humbucking
  • Middle Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
  • Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck/Middle Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
  • Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
  • Configuration: HSS

Hardware

  • Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
  • Pickguard: 3-ply mint
  • Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
  • Switch Tip: Aged White
  • Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®

Miscellaneous

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

About the manufacturer

Squier

Squier is Fender’s sister brand, created to make the classic Fender sound and style accessible to everyone. Originally a string manufacturer acquired by Fender in the 1960s, Squier began producing affordable versions of iconic models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass in the early 1980s. Despite their lower price, Squier instruments are praised for their solid build, reliable performance, and authentic Fender feel. They’ve become a favourite among beginners, hobbyists, and even gigging musicians who appreciate great tone without the hefty price tag. Squier continues to deliver genuine Fender spirit for players at every level.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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HSS is a pickup configuration with a humbucker at the bridge and single-coil pickups in the middle and neck positions. This setup combines the power and drive of a humbucker for lead and heavier tones with the clarity and sparkle of single coils for clean sounds, making it a versatile option for players who want a wide range of tones from one guitar.

Stratocaster

The Fender Strat – Stratocaster is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made, celebrated for its sleek design, versatility, and instantly recognisable tone. Introduced in 1954, its contoured double-cutaway body, three single-coil pickups, and tremolo bridge set a new standard for comfort and sound flexibility. The Strat’s bright, expressive voice has defined countless genres, from blues and surf rock to funk and modern pop. Played by legends like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and David Gilmour, the Stratocaster remains a symbol of creativity and innovation, offering players endless tonal possibilities and a timeless feel that continues to inspire generations.

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