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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster - Candy Apple Red

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Nato Body, Maple Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Candy Apple Red
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Classic '60s-style Strat for a Song

An affordable homage to one of the most iconic electric guitars of the past 50 years, the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s sports updated modern features combined with vintage-inspired appointments. The result is the sound that made the Strat a stage and studio staple for generations. With three alnico single-coil Strat pickups and essential 5-way switching, you get thick, warm Strat tone. At Sweetwater, we're particularly stoked about the addition of a bone nut to the classic C-shaped maple neck and 9.5"-radius fingerboard — something we don't normally find on such an affordable guitar. Add to that a Vintage-Style Synchronized Trem, and the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s is an amazing deal.

Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s Features:

  • Includes 3 Fender-designed single-coil alnico pickups
  • 5-way blade switch lets you tap into a full range of tones
  • C-shaped maple neck provides unquestioned Strat performance
  • Standard 25.5"-scale length, 21-fret fingerboard with 9.5" radius
  • 1.65" bone nut delivers upgraded string-to-body resonance
  • 21 Narrow Tall frets are comfortable and easy to play
  • Outfitted with a Vintage-Style Synchronized Trem

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape '60s Stratocaster
  • Body Material Nato
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Candy Apple Red
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • 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: 0374010509

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Customer Reviews

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Really dig this guitar

I recently purchased this guitar, and I have really been enjoying it. Keep in mind I'm not a professional of any kind, but this guitar does everything I need it to, especially at the price. I've had several guitars in my life, and this one is already a favorite. It's just got that classic strat sound. The Sweetwater sales team are always on top of things. I got a phone call literally less than a couple minutes after sending an email asking a question. Overall very happy with the purchase.
by Brendon on
Music background: I dabble

Classic style, classic sound

First of all, I must admit I have way too many guitars. But they're like people, much the same yet unique to one another. I needed a stock strat and was torn between the 3 tone sunburst and the candy apple red. Both are classics but when I think of good old rock n roll, I think red. Then, when I went to make my purchase someone swooped in and snagged my guitar. Thankfully, I had a plan B and the rest is history.

The guitar came triple boxed. Never had that before but am grateful. Thank you Sweetwater!

I'm very pleased with the set up. I hate intonating a guitar and was happy not only with that but also the action. No fret buzz at all; sounds and feels great. Having had the fiesta red classic vibe, I much prefer this one. Was thinking about throwing a mint guard on it but the parchment looks pretty sweet so I'm not so sure I will. The pictures do not do this guitar justice. It is much nicer in person. I'm glad I went with this color. I could just as easily gone with a nice stock tele.

It plays like you'd expect a strat to play. It's warm at the neck and a bit snappier at the bridge. I've played everything on it today from early 80s country and 80s rock to 90s alternative. It sounds fantastic!

My only complaint is the nut. The last couple of classic vibes I purchased have a small, cheap looking nut. In fact, it looks exactly like the nut on my old Squier bullets. Not what I expect from the higher end Squiers but it's an easy mod to make should I decide.

This is, by no means, my favorite guitar in my collection. Still, it is awesome. It looks and plays beautifully. It was everything I was looking for so don't be afraid to get one for yourself. I think you'll enjoy it for years to come as I plan to do.

Thank you, Drew Foster. You have always been there to help me with my purchases and answer all my questions. You and your assistant (Tammie) do a wonderful job!!!
by Melody from Marietta, Ga on

Wow!

I was in the market for my first electric guitar (for my 66th birthday) and a friend recommended both the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster and Sweetwater. After checking out a local music store's only Classic Vibe 60s (where the price was $50 more), and based on my friends positive comments about quality and customer service, I decided to order from Sweetwater. Four days later my guitar arrived. It was obvious that Sweetwater wants your guitar to arrive undamaged - it was very well packaged. Out of the box the guitar was absolutely beautiful, in perfect condition and perfectly in tune. I am really enjoying it. Adam called me after the guitar was inspected and shipped, which I really appreciated. I've bought a lot of things on line, but was hesitant to purchase a guitar on line, however this experience could not have been better. Thank you, Sweetwater!
by Robert Backus from Lynn Haven, FL on
Music background: learning guitar in retirement - because it’s fun

Couldn't ask for more

For a reasonably cheap guitar it came ready to play and sounds great, was able to achieve the tones I wanted no problem. Customer service with Sweetwater is fantastic and my Sales expert Tyler Moore was very helpful. Sweetwater rocks. Oh and the red looks much better in person.
by Nathan Hubbard from BEDFORD, VA on

Awesome!!

Great guitar for the money! Plays better than my American made strat! For the price you can't go wrong!!
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