Contemporary Active Starcaster®
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 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 high-output tone. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with a fast-playing 12"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a stop tailpiece for solid tuning stability. This Squier model also features a matching painted headstock contour, black chrome-plated hardware and a smooth satin neck finish for a natural feel.
Features
- 100% designed by Fender
- Sealed semi-hollow body
- Squier SQR active ceramic humbucking pickups
- Satin neck finish
- Black chrome hardware

ARCHED SEMI-HOLLOW BODY
This Starcaster model features an offset arched sealed semi-hollow body with center block for minimal feedback.

SQR ACTIVE CERAMIC HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
Powered by an onboard 9-volt battery, these Squier SQR active ceramic humbucking pickups produce high-output, modern tone perfect for crunchy rhythms and soaring solos.

MATCHING HEADSTOCK CONTOUR
The headstock on this model features a matching painted edge contour for a cohesive aesthetic.

BLACK CHROME HARDWARE
Stealthy and subtle, black chrome hardware is durable and resilient.

ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE WITH STOP TAILPIECE
The adjustable bridge and stopbar tailpiece create rock-solid tuning stability.

SLIM “C”-SHAPED NECK PROFILE
This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for a fast, slick feel.
Body
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Body MaterialLaminated Maple
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Body ShapeStarcaster®
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Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
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Body BindingBlack
Neck
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Neck MaterialMaple
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Neck FinishSatin Urethane
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Neck Shape"C" Shape
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Scale Length25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Fingerboard MaterialMaple
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Fingerboard Radius12" (305 mm)
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Number of Frets22
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Fret SizeNarrow Tall
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Nut MaterialSynthetic Bone
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Nut Width1.650" (42 mm)
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Position InlaysBlack Dot
Electronics
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Bridge PickupSquier® SQR™ Active Ceramic Humbucker
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Neck PickupSquier® SQR™ Ceramic Humbucker
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ControlsMaster Volume, Master Tone
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Switching3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
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ConfigurationHH
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Special ElectronicsActive Electronics
Hardware
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Bridge6-Saddle Adjustable Bridge
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Hardware FinishBlack Chrome
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Tuning MachinesDie-Cast Sealed
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Control KnobsSkirted Amp Knobs
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Switch TipBlack
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Neck Plate4-Bolt Squier®
Miscellaneous
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StringsNickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
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