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

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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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Right now Musician's Friend has the Squier by Fender 40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition (2-color sunburst color only) available for just $256.49 + free shipping at checkout for people with a free membership. Made in Indonesia NOT China (specs below). Sale price is $284.99 + extra 10% off = $256.49 for members with free membership. See my other post about the Telecaster sale. This beats a recent frontpage deal from Amazon Prime Day.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/g...3000003000 - Now Backordered, Orders Accepted

Specs
40th Anniversary Stratocaster Vintage Edition Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body
Body Type: Double-cutaway solid body
Body wood: Nato
Body finish: Satin
Neck
Neck shape: C
Neck wood: Maple
Joint: Bolt-on
Scale length: 25.5"
Truss rod: Standard
Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
Material: Maple
Fret size: Narrow-tall
Number of frets: 21
Inlays: Dot
Nut width/material: 1.65" bone
Electronics
Configuration: SSS
Neck: Proprietary alnico single coil
Middle: Proprietary alnico single coil
Bridge: Proprietary alnico single coil
Control layout: Master volume, Individual tone, Individual tone
Pickup switch: 5-way
Hardware
Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
Bridge design: Individual saddle Vintage-style
Tailpiece: String thru body
Tuning machines: Vintage-style
Color: Chrome
Other
Number of strings: 6 string
Orientation: Right-handed


See my listing for sale on 40th anniversary Telecasters: https://slickdeals.net/f/16803308-squier-by-fender-40th-anniversary-telecaster-vintage-edition-270-fs-at-musician-s-friend-with-free-account-269-99
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The vintage 40th anniversary models are satin finish including the necks.
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Seafoam green is only 15 bucks more for anyone that doesn't like sunburst
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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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batotman
07-18-2023 at 01:38 PM.
07-18-2023 at 01:38 PM.
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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Find_A_Deal
07-18-2023 at 02:23 PM.
07-18-2023 at 02:23 PM.
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&...QHg&adurl=
So how does this compare?
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csmatthis
07-18-2023 at 02:57 PM.
07-18-2023 at 02:57 PM.
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.
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ptribb
07-18-2023 at 03:07 PM.
07-18-2023 at 03:07 PM.
Thanks for the share. Picked one up!
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Cmrdz28
07-19-2023 at 05:29 AM.
07-19-2023 at 05:29 AM.
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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seahawks
07-19-2023 at 08:06 AM.
07-19-2023 at 08:06 AM.
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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guitarmann
07-19-2023 at 08:58 AM.
07-19-2023 at 08:58 AM.
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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clarkster
07-19-2023 at 10:24 AM.
07-19-2023 at 10:24 AM.
Is this a good deal for a beginner Strat or would you recommend something else? Looking for my 16 year old.
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GDSmithTX
07-19-2023 at 01:04 PM.
07-19-2023 at 01:04 PM.
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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.
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livinn59801
07-19-2023 at 01:38 PM.
07-19-2023 at 01:38 PM.
I wish they'd offer HSS models (in better colors).
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CrimsonRose733
07-19-2023 at 01:43 PM.
07-19-2023 at 01:43 PM.
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!
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CrimsonRose733
07-19-2023 at 01:48 PM.
07-19-2023 at 01:48 PM.
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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