This is a Squier that’s been seriously levelled up.
 
Starting life as a Classic Vibe ‘60s (already one of the best bang-for-buck Strats out there), this one’s been upgraded in all the right places to turn it into a genuine contender against far more expensive Strats.
 
You’ve got Fender Noiseless pickups in the neck and middle for clean, hum-free tones, paired with a Shed Pickups HA-Supernatural PAF in the bridge — which completely transforms the guitar when you want more push, warmth and bite. It’s a incredibly usable setup that covers a lot of ground.
 
Then there’s the hardware — Callaham trem block and bridge, Gotoh aged tuners, CTS pots and an upgraded switch — all the stuff that actually matters when it comes to feel, tuning stability and response. It just feels solid and dialled in.
 
Finished in Lake Placid Blue with a matching headstock, it looks every bit as good as it sounds.
If you’re after a Strat that punches well above its weight, this is exactly that — a lot of guitar for the money, and a proper player’s instrument.