Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster Sherwood Green

A Classic Vibe inspired by the Stratocaster of the sixties

The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster pays tribute to the evolution of the Stratocaster throughout the 1960s. It adopts the visual codes of the era while offering a playing feel suited to modern preferences. The headstock markings, the shade of the neck finish and the nickel-plated hardware all contribute to its retro identity, without compromising playing comfort.

Within the Classic Vibe series, this '60s version is aimed at guitarists looking for a historically inspired aesthetic combined with the essential features of a Stratocaster: three single-coil pickups, five pickup selector positions and a traditional vibrato. The Sherwood Green finish, paired with the parchment pickguard and aged white elements, gives it a distinctive visual personality.

An electric guitar for learning, progressing and refining your touch

This Stratocaster is equally suitable for a beginner looking for a durable instrument they can use over the long term, as well as for an intermediate or advanced guitarist drawn to the feel of a vintage-style guitar. The C-shaped neck profile makes position changes easy, while the 9.5-inch / 241 mm radius offers a comfortable balance between chord playing and lead lines. The narrow, tall frets provide precise support beneath the fingers, particularly for bends and left-hand vibrato.

Blues, funk, pop, soul and classic rock are natural settings for this electric guitar with three single-coil pickups. It can move from a crisp rhythm sound to a more biting solo without changing instruments. Players who enjoy moderate overdrive will appreciate its response to picking dynamics and volume changes, while clean tones highlight differences in attack and playing nuances.

The tonal range of three alnico pickups, from round sounds to a cutting attack

The three Fender Designed single-coil pickups with alnico magnets form the sonic heart of this Classic Vibe. The neck pickup favors round, singing tones, the middle pickup delivers a balanced response for rhythm playing, and the bridge pickup emphasizes a more pronounced attack. The in-between positions combine two pickups to produce the scooped, percussive character particularly appreciated in funk and pop.

The 5-way selector provides access to these combinations, with a master volume and two tone controls. The first affects the neck and middle pickups, while the second is dedicated to the bridge pickup. This layout makes it possible to soften the bridge pickup's treble without altering the settings of the other two pickups. You can therefore prepare a bright rhythm sound while retaining a more mellow tone for another position.

The nyatoh body, bolt-on maple neck and Indian laurel key form the instrument's construction foundation. The final result depends on how they work together with the pickups, vibrato setup and amplification: the single-coils remain decisive in the clarity and articulation of the sound. The 25.5-inch / 648 mm scale length contributes to a firm tension feel, while the synchronized vibrato allows you to add pitch fluctuations to notes and chords.

Recommended compatible accessories

To retain the original string gauge, choose a set of six nickel-plated steel electric guitar strings measuring 0.009 to 0.042 inches / 0.23 to 1.07 mm. A clip-on tuner can be useful during practice sessions, particularly for checking tuning after using the vibrato. A soft microfiber cloth is also suitable for routine care of the body and finished neck.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Body	Nyatoh
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	No
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Green
Fingerboard	Laurel	Finishing	Gloss varnish
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Nickel

Shape	Stratocaster	Bridge pickup	Fender Designed alnico single-coil
Material	nyatoh	Middle pickup	Fender Designed alnico single-coil
Construction	bolt-on neck	Neck pickup	Fender Designed alnico single-coil
Profile	C	Volume	master control
Fingerboard material	Indian laurel	Tone 1	neck and middle pickups
Radius	9.5 inches / 241 mm	Tone 2	bridge pickup
Fingerboard inlays	white dots	Selector	5-way
Number of frets	21	Position 1	bridge pickup
Fret size	narrow and tall	Position 2	bridge and middle pickups
Scale length	25.5 inches / 648 mm	Position 3	middle pickup
Nut material	bone	Position 4	middle and neck pickups
Nut width	1.650 inches / 42 mm	Position 5	neck pickup
Truss rod adjustment	headstock access	Series	Classic Vibe
Headstock markings	1960s-inspired	Model	'60s Stratocaster
Bridge	vintage-style synchronized tremolo with six saddles	Orientation	right-handed
Tuning machines	vintage-style	Design	100% Fender
Hardware finishing	nickel-plated	Inspiration	1960s Stratocaster models
Pickguard	parchment, three-ply	Country of origin	Indonesia
Pickup covers	aged white	Package length	45 inches / 1,143 mm
Control knobs	aged white plastic	Package width	17.5 inches / 444.5 mm
Neck plate	four-screw Squier	Package height	approximately 4.75 inches / 120.6 mm
String gauge	.009 to .042 inches / 0.23 to 1.07 mm	Shipping weight	5.90 kg
Configuration	SSS, three single-coil pickups