Squier Classic Vibe ’50s Stratocaster HT – Maple Fingerboard, Surf Green
Step back into the golden era of electric guitar with the Squier Classic Vibe ’50s Stratocaster HT in stunning Surf Green, featuring a maple fingerboard and classic parchment pickguard. Inspired by the earliest Stratocaster models of the 1950s, this guitar combines vintage styling and classic Strat character with modern playability and the added stability of a hardtail bridge.
The Classic Vibe ’50s Stratocaster HT is equipped with three Fender Designed™ Alnico single-coil pickups, delivering the clear, articulate and lively tones that have made the Stratocaster a genuine classic. The five-way pickup selector provides access to a versatile range of sounds, from bright and punchy bridge tones to warm neck sounds and the distinctive in-between positions.
One of the standout features is the 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge. Originally introduced as an option in the mid-1950s, the hardtail design eliminates the tremolo system for excellent tuning stability, reliable intonation and strong resonance. It also makes string changes straightforward — ideal for players who prefer a solid, dependable bridge setup.
The maple neck and fingerboard feature a comfortable “C” shape, a 9.5" radius and 21 narrow-tall frets, offering a familiar feel for both rhythm playing and lead work. A vintage-tinted gloss urethane finish gives the neck a smooth playing surface while adding to the guitar’s unmistakable retro appearance.
Completing the look are nickel-plated hardware, vintage-style tuning machines, aged-white pickup covers and control knobs, black dot position markers and a single-ply parchment pickguard. Finished in eye-catching Surf Green, this is a Strat that looks every bit as good as it sounds.
Key Features
- Classic Vibe ’50s Stratocaster HT design
- Surf Green finish with 1-ply parchment pickguard
- Poplar body with gloss polyurethane finish
- Maple neck and maple fingerboard
- Comfortable “C” neck profile
- 9.5" (241 mm) fingerboard radius
- 21 narrow-tall frets
- 25.5" (648 mm) scale length
- Bone nut, 1.650" (42 mm) nut width
- Three Fender Designed™ Alnico single-coil pickups
- SSS pickup configuration
- 5-position blade pickup selector
- Master Volume, Neck/Middle Tone and Bridge Tone controls
- 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge
- Bent-steel saddles
- Vintage-style tuning machines
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Aged-white pickup covers and control knobs
- Vintage-tinted gloss urethane neck finish
- Nickel-plated steel strings (.009–.042)
- Right-handed configuration
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SKU: 0374008557
The Squier Classic Vibe ’50s Stratocaster HT is a great choice for players who love the traditional Stratocaster sound and appearance but want the stability and simplicity of a hardtail bridge. Whether you're playing blues, rock, country, indie, pop or classic guitar styles, this Surf Green Classic Vibe delivers plenty of character and versatility.
