FENDER - Contemporary Active Starcaster®, Roasted Maple Fingerboard - 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.

Product Specs

General
ColorGunmetal Metallic
Country Of OriginID
OrientationRight-Hand
SeriesContemporary

Neck
Fingerboard MaterialRoasted Maple
Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
HeadstockContoured with Matching Painted Contour and Chrome Logo
Neck ConstructionBolt-On
Neck FinishSatin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Contour
Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
Neck Shape"C" Shape
Number of Frets22
Nut MaterialGraphite
Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
Position InlaysBlack Dot
Side DotsBlack
String NutGraphite
Truss RodHead Adjust

Body
BodyLaminated Maple
Body BindingBlack
Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
Body MaterialLaminated Maple
Body ShapeStarcaster®

Hardware
Bridge6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge
Bridge Cover/TailpieceStop Tail
Control KnobsSkirted Amp Knobs
Hardware FinishBlack Chrome
Neck Plate4-Bolt Squier® Asymmetrical
Pickguard3-Ply Black
Pickup CoversBlack Matte
Strap ButtonsStandard
String TreesDual-Wing
StringsNickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Switch TipBlack
Tuning MachinesSealed Die-Cast with Split Shafts

Electronics
Bridge PickupSquier® SQR™ Active Ceramic Humbucker
ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
Neck PickupSquier® SQR™ Active Ceramic Humbucker
Pickup ConfigurationHH
Special ElectronicsActive Electronics
Switching3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Neck, Position 3. Neck