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expiredcsmatthis posted Jul 18, 2023 08:00 PM

Fender Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Electric Guitar (2-Color Sunburst)

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Musician's Friend has for Musician's Friends Members (free to join): Fender Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition Electric Guitar (Satin Wide 2-Color Sunburst) on sale for $256.49 (discount appears in cart). Shipping is free.

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Note, Musician's Friends Members (free to join) earn 2,048 reward points ($20.48 in credit).

Features:
  • Nato body with a satin urethane finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck with a C-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Three Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups

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Musician's Friend has for Musician's Friends Members (free to join): Fender Squier 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition Electric Guitar (Satin Wide 2-Color Sunburst) on sale for $256.49 (discount appears in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks community member csmatthis for sharing this deal

Note, Musician's Friends Members (free to join) earn 2,048 reward points ($20.48 in credit).

Features:
  • Nato body with a satin urethane finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck with a C-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Three Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups

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Cmrdz28
615 Posts
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The vintage 40th anniversary models are satin finish including the necks.
Bleedblue84
19 Posts
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Seafoam green is only 15 bucks more for anyone that doesn't like sunburst
batotman
2921 Posts
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Got that SRV look for cheap. These and the CV ones are leaps and bounds over most Squier models. I'd put them on MIM level.

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Jul 18, 2023 08:38 PM
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batotmanJul 18, 2023 08:38 PM
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Got that SRV look for cheap. These and the CV ones are leaps and bounds over most Squier models. I'd put them on MIM level.
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Jul 18, 2023 09:23 PM
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Find_A_DealJul 18, 2023 09:23 PM
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https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&...QHg&adurl=
So how does this compare?
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Jul 18, 2023 09:57 PM
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csmatthis
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Jul 18, 2023 09:57 PM
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Quote from Find_A_Deal :
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&...QHg&adurl= [google.com]
So how does this compare?
Main difference is different wood type in body and alnico vs. ceramic pickups. Players have different preferences when it comes to pickups. Ceramic pickups are cheaper quality, usually.
Jul 18, 2023 10:07 PM
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ptribbJul 18, 2023 10:07 PM
101 Posts
Thanks for the share. Picked one up!
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Jul 19, 2023 11:45 AM
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Jul 19, 2023 12:29 PM
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Cmrdz28Jul 19, 2023 12:29 PM
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Quote from Slickweasels :
No they aren't. CV's and these Anniversary models have shitty "vintage" features like 21 frets, 6 point trems, thick poly, glossy necks and fake orange tinting. The Paranormal and Contemporary models are MUCH better guitars, above MIM level. Even the Affinity's now come with 2 point trems that are a much better design than the ancient 6 point, and they have a nice satin finish to the neck that is far better for most players than what the CVs and anniversary models have.

OP: "Made in Indonesia NOT China"
You say that like it's a good thing. Hint: It's not.

And it should surprise no one that the ugliest anniversary model by far is also the first one to be discounted to nearly $250 from the original $599 price that they were for the first 9 months after they were introduced. Two things the world certainly does not need are more black or sunburst/tobaccoburst guitars.
The vintage 40th anniversary models are satin finish including the necks.
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Jul 19, 2023 03:06 PM
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seahawksJul 19, 2023 03:06 PM
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Quote from Slickweasels :
No they aren't. CV's and these Anniversary models have shitty "vintage" features like 21 frets, 6 point trems, thick poly, glossy necks and fake orange tinting. The Paranormal and Contemporary models are MUCH better guitars, above MIM level. Even the Affinity's now come with 2 point trems that are a much better design than the ancient 6 point, and they have a nice satin finish to the neck that is far better for most players than what the CVs and anniversary models have.

OP: "Made in Indonesia NOT China"
You say that like it's a good thing. Hint: It's not.

And it should surprise no one that the ugliest anniversary model by far is also the first one to be discounted to nearly $250 from the original $599 price that they were for the first 9 months after they were introduced. Two things the world certainly does not need are more black or sunburst/tobaccoburst guitars.
You are confused. These 40th Anniversary strats have satin body and neck finishes.
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Jul 19, 2023 03:58 PM
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guitarmannJul 19, 2023 03:58 PM
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I bought the Contemporary HH FR in Gunmetal color...it was on sale a while back brand new for $279 with free shipping from Adorama...It is by far the best Squier I have owned...I would hold out for the Contemporary and Paranormal models to go on sale, nothing against CV, Affinity or Anniversary models but the 2 I mentioned punch way above their weight.
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Jul 19, 2023 05:24 PM
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clarksterJul 19, 2023 05:24 PM
7 Posts
Is this a good deal for a beginner Strat or would you recommend something else? Looking for my 16 year old.
Jul 19, 2023 08:04 PM
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GDSmithTXJul 19, 2023 08:04 PM
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Quote from clarkster :
Is this a good deal for a beginner Strat or would you recommend something else? Looking for my 16 year old.
It's a really good deal for a beginner.
Jul 19, 2023 08:38 PM
18 Posts
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livinn59801Jul 19, 2023 08:38 PM
18 Posts
I wish they'd offer HSS models (in better colors).
Jul 19, 2023 08:43 PM
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CrimsonRose733Jul 19, 2023 08:43 PM
526 Posts
Quote from clarkster :
Is this a good deal for a beginner Strat or would you recommend something else? Looking for my 16 year old.`
I got one about 2 weeks ago for my teenager, and it's a really nice guitar. Good quality feel and plays great. We also tried out the Affinity and Bullet Squier that are normally in this price range and they feel so much cheaper. You could easily tell them apart blindfolded.
These 40th anniversary were $500 last month (600 in Europe) and they feel and play like they cost that much. They are a lot closer to the $850 Fenders than the cheaper Squiers.

Highly recommended, especially at this price!
Jul 19, 2023 08:48 PM
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CrimsonRose733Jul 19, 2023 08:48 PM
526 Posts
Quote from Find_A_Deal :
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&...QHg&adurl= [google.com]
So how does this compare?
It's MUCH cheaper feeling. Neck feels almost unfinished, frets scratch your fingers on the edges, electronics and woods used are cheapest available.

That's a guitar that was made to sell for $200. The 40th Anniversary was made to sell for $500 and is now on clearance sale. They are not in the same league.

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Jul 19, 2023 10:56 PM
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MotochickJul 19, 2023 10:56 PM
59 Posts
I already have the Green One. Tempted to grab another one just for that NECK. Best Strat neck I'd bolt it on my American Standard Strat.

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Jul 20, 2023 02:42 PM
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Bleedblue84Jul 20, 2023 02:42 PM
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Seafoam green is only 15 bucks more for anyone that doesn't like sunburst

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