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Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster HSS - Walnut with Indian Laurel Fingerboard

Solidbody Electric Guitar, with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Indian Laurel Fretboard, 2 Single-coil Pickups, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Tremolo - Walnut
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The Stratocaster Never Goes Out of Style

The Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster solidbody electric guitar brings you true Stratocaster tone, looks, and feel at a great value. Despite its affordable price, it offers more than you may expect, including a real bone nut and Fender-designed alnico pickups. Everything you need for a genuine Stratocaster experience is here, from the player-favorite "C" neck shape to the vintage-style tremolo bridge. And its narrow tall frets offer the feel of a classic Strat. Whether it's your first Strat or your 50th, Sweetwater is sure you'll be impressed with the Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster.

Vintage-inspired pickups

These Fender-designed single-coil Strat pickups feature alnico magnets for that signature Strat snap. A humbucking pickup in the bridge position gives you access to lead tones with impressive punch and girth. And with a five-position blade, Master Volume, and two tone controls, you have a wide array of sounds to dial in, and near-infinite stylistic colorings to explore across genres.

That neck!

The "C"-shaped maple neck on this Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster sets a great foundation for practically any style of player. We know that the feel of a neck is one of the most subjective parts of a guitar, but it's worth noting that even seasoned Strat players are impressed with this neck. It's everything you need to make you fall in love with that distinctive Strat feel, the one that players like Clapton fell in love with.

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Lightweight, balanced poplar body with classic Strat cut feels right and plays great
  • Beautiful maple neck with comfortable "C" shape
  • Three Fender-designed alnico pickups kick out classic Strat tone
  • 21 narrow tall frets deliver the feel of a vintage Strat
  • Vintage-style tremolo bridge for expressive bends and dives

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Stratocaster
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Walnut
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Alnico Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Fender Alnico Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Alnico Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0374024592

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Good Guitar

I am not a guitar player by any means. use to play around on one when I was a teenager 55years ago! I am now 74. I decided I wanted to learn to play and didn't want to spend a lot of money on something i may never learn to use fully. So, I opted for the Squire classic vibes 70's hhs. Sweetwater was very kind and courteous through the whole process. They shipped fast, but too a week to arrive due to FedEx and the snow I am guessing. Wasn't Sweetwater's fault. the guitar played great right out of the box. it is very beautiful and had no blemishes on it at all. I am very pleased with the guitar. I could have bought the same guitar from Amazon, but with then you don't know what you may get, as I have gotten used or items that had been returned before from some sellers. That's why I Decided to use Sweetwater. I knew I would get exactly what I ordered. Sweetwater was recommended to be by a friend. I am glad I purchased it through them. I also bought a boss katana mk2 50-amp amplifier from them. it is an outstanding amp. Great for both beginners and pros alike. overall, I am verry please with my purchases through Sweetwater. If I ever order another guitar or part, I am certain it will be through them.
Music background: very little
Rated 5/5

GREAT GUITAR!

My 1st guitar.  Recently purchased this Walnut colored Squire Classic Vibe 70's Stratocaster as my very first guitar.  My Sales Engineer, Camden Uhazy recommended it for me as a beginner.  The purchase was easy.  Great guitar; great price.  It feels, plays and sounds incredible.  I highly recommend it for anyone, especially someone who's not sure how far they're guitar journey will take them and doesn't initially want to put a lot of money into it.  This guitar is a great choice.  I have since purchased 2 more guitars and still play this Classic Vibe '70s daily.  Thank you Camden - you're awesome!  Thanks, Sweetwater!
Music background: Beginner
Rated 5/5

Best bang for the buck

I am an avid acoustical practioner, but no matter how many dreadnaughts you have, no mater how many 000's, no matter how many classicals, you need at least one versatile, giggable, electric guitar in the stable, and this is that one. I added a Les Paul clone and immediately sold it...compared to this is was like wrestling an alligator. This is the one that does everything. 5 way switch shifting from single coil to humbucker to any mix in between, tremelo, bone nut, lightweight, ergonomically comfortable, easy to upgrade is desired...and comes with candy! I DIDN'T GET ANY CANDY WITH THAT DANG LES PAUL!

Easily equal to or better than any Mexican Fender version for twice as much. You're going to have to cough up a cool $thousand$ to beat this one.
Music background: One man band 40 years ago, Man Cave Rock Star today. The food's a lot better now, because there is some.
Rated 5/5

Love This Guitar!

I had tried to play guitar 10 years ago and crashed and burned not for lack of trying, but because the instrument just wasn't the right one for me. Flash forward to now and working with Dave Hoffman at Sweetwater I ended up choosing this awesome instrument ( I grew up with 70's rock ), coupled with a Boss Katana Mini Amp and other needed essentials. I couldn't be more impressed.

Beautiful instrument that I look forward to playing each and every day. Even being new to the guitar the sound quality and experience has been just incredible. My ability is already past previous attempts and the sky is the limit. Highly recommend. The setup and checkout by Sweetwater was first rate and I had no issues getting up and playing. Now to just get those pentatonic shapes memorized....
Music background: 9 years of focused Clarinet / saxophone in my youth.
Rated 4/5

Solid Axe

This is my second time owning this Stratocaster and it's quite the tone machine. Classic Vibe are definitely a bang for your buck. Playable right out of the box, great tone, and neck feels great. Perfect for Blues-Rock or anything with soul. Very happy.
Music background: Lots
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