Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster HT HSS LRL BPG Mocha

A modernized 'seventies' Strat for the Classic Vibe range

Paying tribute to the large headstock Stratocasters of the 1970s, this Classic Vibe adopts the aesthetic codes and direct character of the era, while opting for a more versatile pickup configuration. The choice of the fixed (HT) bridge, highly appreciated for its simplicity and stability, reinforces the "plug and play" aspect: you plug in, you play, and the guitar responds with a clear attack and a solid feel.

For which guitarists and styles?

The Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster HT HSS is aimed both at the serious beginner looking for a reliable Strat and the intermediate guitarist seeking a versatile electric guitar. The HSS setup is ideal for navigating between rock, pop, funk, and blues: the single coils provide the clarity and typical Strat "snap," while the bridge humbucker pushes harder for riffs, solos, and modern overdriven tones.

The sound

The poplar body contributes to a balanced response, with present mids and good definition. The fixed bridge with string-through-body design promotes a consistent tension feel under the fingers, a more precise attack, and convincing sustain, particularly appreciated in crunch and lead tones. Regarding pickups, the Alnico humbucker at the bridge delivers a higher output level, denser lows, and controlled highs, while the Alnico single coils at the neck and middle offer clear, dynamic, bright, and expressive sounds. The 5-position selector switch allows easy transition from sharp tones to more scooped intermediate positions, perfect for rhythm playing.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Brown
Fingerboard	Laurel	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Nickel

Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Body shape	Stratocaster	Bridge	fixed 6-saddle bridge with string-through-body and bent steel saddles
Neck material	maple	Pickguard	3-ply black
Neck finish	tinted glossy urethane	Pickup covers	aged white
Neck profile	"C" shape	Control knobs	aged white
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Hardware finish	nickel
Fingerboard material	Indian laurel	Tuners	vintage style
Inlays	pearloid dots	Neck plate	4-screw Squier
Side dots	white	Bridge pickup	Fender-designed Alnico magnet humbucker
Number of frets	21	Middle pickup	Fender-designed Alnico magnet single coil
Fret size	Narrow Tall	Neck pickup	Fender-designed Alnico magnet single coil
Truss Rod	headstock adjustment	Pickup configuration	HSS
Nut	bone	Controls	master volume, Tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), Tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Nut width	42 mm / 1.650"	5-position switch	Position 1 (bridge pickup), Position 2 (bridge and middle pickups), Position 3 (middle pickup), Position 4 (middle and neck pickups), Position 5 (neck pickup)