Making a comeback from its early-2000s Fender® origins, the Strat-O-Sonic™ brings several satisfying ingredients to the Stratocaster® recipe for a truly special Squier®. Featuring dual Fender-Designed alnico soapbar single-coil pickups with 3-way switching, push/pull controls for series/parallel and phase switching in position 2, a short and easy-to-play 24.75" scale length and a compensated wraparound-style bridge, this Paranormal model delivers bold, new flavor to a Fender favorite. Other player-friendly details include a slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with a fast-playing 12" radius fingerboard, a gloss neck finish for a slick yet confident feel, and vintage-style tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning.

Series/Parallel and Phase Switching

With the pickup switch in position 2, the push/pull volume knob toggles series/parallel settings while the push/pull tone knob controls pickup phase.

Compensated Wraparound Bridge

A wraparound bridge provides solid string stability, while compensated saddles allow for optimal intonation.

Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups

This model features Fender-Designed alnico single-coil soapbar pickups for superior tone suitable for a wide variety of musical settings.

12“ Fingerboard Radius

This fingerboard radius allows for low action and is especially well-suited to bending notes and soloing.

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

Sporting classic looks, these vintage-style tuning machines provide rock-solid tuning stability and smooth action.

Gloss Neck Finish

With a comfortable, slick feel and elegant appearance, a gloss neck finish is a classic Fender feature.

Specifications:

• Series: Paranormal
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Crimson Red Transparent
• Country Of Origin: CN
• Headstock: Stratocaster®
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
• Number Of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex
• String Nut: Graphite
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Graphite
• Body: Okoume
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Stratocaster®
• Body Material: Okoume
• Bridge: Compensated Wrap-Around
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black "Bell-Style"
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Soapbar Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume (Push/Pull), Master Tone (Push/Pull)
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Special Electronics: Push/Pull Volume Knob Selects Pickups In Series (Up) And Parallel (Down) In Position 2, Push/Pull Tone Knob Selects Pickups In-Phase (Down) And Out-Of-Phase (Up) In Position 2