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SQUIER^® BY FENDER^® PROUDLY PRESENTS STRUNG OUT’S CHRIS AIKEN SIGNATURE BASS

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.  (Oct. 4, 2012) – Squier is excited to introduce the Chris Aiken Precision Bass^® guitar. The signature model packs the Strung Out bassist and songwriter’s hard-hitting look, sound and style into a formidable new take on the venerable Fender P Bass^®.

The Aiken signature model features Strung Out’s hallmark “Astrolux” logo on the front of the headstock and Aiken’s signature on the back, and comes complete with a mirrored acrylic pickguard on an Olympic White body, 20-fret maple neck and fingerboard with white binding and white pearloid block inlays. In addition, Aiken’s bass is powered by a Duncan Designed^™ PB-105 Precision Bass pickup and includes a knurled chrome volume knob and “HiMass” bridge with brass saddles.

“I decided to make something that’s really cool, that I like to play,” said Aiken. “But, also something I want to give to the fans of Strung Out and any average bass player that wants to buy a bass – something that’s simple, practical and plays awesome.”

For more information, and to locate a dealer near you, go to www.squierguitars.com.

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About Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is a leading, global musical instruments company whose comprehensive portfolio of brands includes Fender^®, Squier^®, Guild^®, Tacoma^®, Gretsch^®, Jackson^®, Charvel^®, EVH^®, SWR^® and Groove Tubes^®, among others. Fender^® instruments include the Telecaster^®, Stratocaster^®, Precision Bass^® and Jazz Bass^® guitars. For more information, visit www.fender.com. 

In 2007, FMIC acquired KMC Music, one of the largest independent U.S. distributors of musical instruments and accessories. In 2011, KMC Music and Musicorp united their sales and catalog divisions as KMCMusicorp, creating a leading wholesaler of musical instruments, accessories and lighting equipment. KMCMusicorp produces and/or distributes Ovation^®, Takamine^® and Hamer^® guitars; Latin Percussion^®, Gretsch^® Drums, Gibraltar^® Hardware, Toca^® Percussion, Sabian^® cymbals and Genz Benz^® amplifiers and more. For more information, visit www.kmcmusicorp.com.