Squier Contemporary Active Starcaster - Gunmetal Metallic
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 Squier 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 massive high-output signal. The roasted maple neck was chosen for its optimal tone and stability, and a sculpted heel design allows for improved access all the way to the 22nd fret. High-performance components round out the feature list and include a fully adjustable bridge with stop tailpiece for rock-solid string feel, and a set of sealed-gear tuning machines with split shafts for smooth tuning action and easy restringing. Eye-catching styling cues include stealthy black chrome hardware and a sleek matching painted contoured headstock with chrome logos for a premium look.
Features: Contemporary Active Starcaster
- Squier 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. - Roasted Maple Neck
With an articulate tone, optimal stability and a deep, rich colour, roasted maple is a premium neck material. - Sealed Die-Cast Tuning Machines with Split Shafts
Sealed die-cast tuning machines have a smooth action for accurate tuning, and the split shafts make changing strings a breeze. - Adjustable Bridge with Stop Tailpiece
The adjustable bridge and stap tailpiece create rock-solid string feel and precise intonation adjustability. - Sculpted Neck Heel
This guitar is designed with a sculpted neck heel for improved access to the upper frets. - 12" Fingerboard Radius
This fingerboard radius allows for low action and is especially well-suited to bending notes and soloing.
Specifications - Squier Contemporary Active Starcaster - Gunmetal Metallic
Body
- Body Material: Laminated Maple
- Body Shape: Starcaster
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Binding: Black
Neck
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Contour
- Neck Shape: "C" Shape
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Nut Material: Graphite
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Truss Rod: Head Adjust
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Squier SQR Active Ceramic Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Squier SQR Active Ceramic Humbucker
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Configuration: HH
- Special Electronics: Active Electronics
Hardware
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge
- Hardware Finish: Black Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
- Switch Tip: Black
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier Asymmetrical
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)