Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Candy Apple Red
Series: Classic Vibe
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Orientation: Right-Handed
Finish: Candy Apple Red
Overview
The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster celebrates the iconic design and sound of Fender's legendary 1960s electric guitars. Designed by Fender, this vintage-inspired Stratocaster combines classic styling with comfortable modern playability, making it an excellent choice for players exploring blues, rock, indie, funk and pop.
Equipped with three Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups, the Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster delivers bright, articulate tones with the distinctive clarity and character associated with the Stratocaster. Its five-way pickup selector provides a versatile range of sounds, from sparkling clean tones to expressive blues leads and punchy rhythm parts.
A slim C-shaped maple neck, Indian laurel fingerboard and vintage-style synchronised tremolo provide a comfortable and expressive playing experience. Finished in striking Candy Apple Red with a contrasting three-ply parchment pickguard, aged-white pickup covers and nickel-plated hardware, this guitar combines vintage-inspired character with a bold, vibrant appearance.
Key Features
Playability and Comfort
The Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster features a maple neck with a comfortable C-shaped profile, designed to suit a wide range of playing styles. Its 9.5-inch fingerboard radius provides a familiar playing surface for comfortable chord work and expressive string bends, while the 21 narrow-tall frets support accurate fretting and smooth note articulation.
The 25.5-inch scale length delivers the familiar string tension associated with traditional Fender guitars. Combined with the contoured Stratocaster body and double-cutaway design, the guitar offers a comfortable playing position and convenient access to the upper frets.
Tonewoods and Construction
The nyatoh body provides a balanced tonal foundation, while the bolt-on maple neck offers a responsive playing feel. The Indian laurel fingerboard adds a darker contrast to the maple neck and features white dot inlays for clear fretboard navigation.
A gloss polyurethane body finish protects the instrument, while the vintage-tint gloss urethane neck finish gives it an aged appearance inspired by original 1960s Stratocasters.
Electronics
The guitar features three Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups, delivering the bright, articulate response associated with classic Stratocaster tones.
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Neck Pickup: Produces warm, rounded tones suited to blues, clean passages and expressive lead playing.
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Middle Pickup: Offers balanced, clear tones ideal for rhythm playing, funk and pop.
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Bridge Pickup: Delivers brighter, more cutting tones for rock riffs and lead lines.
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Five-Way Pickup Selector: Provides five pickup combinations, including the distinctive in-between sounds of the Stratocaster.
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Master Volume Control: Adjusts the overall output level.
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Tone 1 Control: Shapes the tone of the neck and middle pickups.
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Tone 2 Control: Adjusts the tone of the bridge pickup.
Hardware and Setup
The Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster features a six-saddle vintage-style synchronised tremolo bridge, allowing expressive vibrato and pitch-bending techniques. Vintage-style stamped steel saddles provide traditional styling, while individual saddle adjustment allows accurate intonation.
Vintage-style tuning machines provide smooth tuning adjustment and complement the guitar's retro appearance. Nickel-plated hardware, a bone nut and aged-white control knobs complete the traditional specification.
Design Details
The Candy Apple Red finish gives the Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster a bold, unmistakable appearance. Its vibrant red body contrasts with the three-ply parchment pickguard, aged-white pickup covers and control knobs, while the vintage-tint maple neck and nickel-plated hardware reinforce its 1960s-inspired character.
Specifications
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Category
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Detail
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Model
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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster
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Series
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Classic Vibe
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Body Shape
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Stratocaster®
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Body Material
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Nyatoh
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Body Finish
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Gloss Polyurethane
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Finish
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Candy Apple Red
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Neck Material
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Maple
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Neck Construction
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Bolt-On
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Neck Profile
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C Shape
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Neck Finish
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Tinted Gloss Urethane
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Fingerboard Material
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Indian Laurel
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Fingerboard Radius
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9.5" (241 mm)
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Number of Frets
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21
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Fret Size
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Narrow Tall
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Fingerboard Inlays
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White Dot
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Nut Material
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Bone
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Nut Width
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42 mm
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Scale Length
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25.5" (648 mm)
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Pickup Configuration
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SSS
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Neck Pickup
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Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
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Middle Pickup
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Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
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Bridge Pickup
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Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coil
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Controls
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Master Volume, Tone 1, Tone 2
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Pickup Selector
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Five-Way Blade Switch
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Bridge
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Six-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronised Tremolo
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Tuning Machines
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Vintage-Style
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Pickguard
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Three-Ply Parchment
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Pickup Covers
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Aged White
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Control Knobs
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Aged White
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Hardware Finish
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Nickel
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Strings
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Nickel-Plated Steel (.009–.042)
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Orientation
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Right-Handed
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Why Choose This Guitar?
The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster is ideal for players who want:
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Classic 1960s Stratocaster styling in a vibrant Candy Apple Red finish.
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Three alnico single-coil pickups for bright, versatile tones.
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A comfortable C-shaped maple neck and Indian laurel fingerboard.
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A vintage-style synchronised tremolo for expressive vibrato techniques.
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A versatile electric guitar suited to blues, indie, funk, pop and rock.
