Squier Stratocaster 50S Classic Vibe Mn White Blonde

A Classic Vibe Paying Tribute to the First Stratocasters

The Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster is part of the Squier by Fender range as a serious entry point into the aesthetics and feel of the golden era Stratocasters. Inspired by Fender models from the 1950s and fully designed by Fender, it incorporates the essential Strat design codes while adding details aimed at modern playing comfort, especially regarding the neck and frets.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Ideal for demanding beginners as well as intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile Strat, this Squier excels in blues, rock, pop, funk, and surf. The 5-position selector and SSS configuration allow quick shifts from a crisp, sparkling sound to very expressive "quacky" intermediate positions, perfect for chord playing, arpeggios, or pick-driven riffs.

The Sound

The trio of Fender-Designed Alnico magnet single-coil pickups delivers that classic Strat character: precise highs, tight low end, and plenty of attack dynamics. The SSS configuration combined with the 5-position blade selector provides access to iconic tones in positions 2 and 4, while the two tone controls (1 for neck/middle pickups, 2 for bridge pickup) help refine bite or soften attack. The pine body and maple neck/fingerboard promote a lively response and clear definition, and the vintage-style synchronized tremolo adds the expected expressiveness for nuances, vibratos, and subtle effects.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original spirit and feel, use a set of nickel-plated steel electric strings in .009-.042 gauge (same as factory setup). A strap, a 6.35 mm jack cable, and a tuner effectively complete the guitar for daily use, whether rehearsing or playing at home.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSS	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Pine
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	White
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed

Body shape	Stratocaster	Nut material	bone
Body material	pine	Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm
Body finish	glossy polyurethane	Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Pickguard	1-ply white	Truss rod	head-adjustable
Control knobs	aged white plastic	Hardware finish	nickel
Neck construction	Bolt-On	Bridge	vintage-style synchronized tremolo with 6 vintage-style saddles
Neck material	maple	Tuners	vintage-style
Neck type	maple	Pickup type	vintage-style
Neck shape	C shape	Pickup style	3 single-coil pickups
Neck profile type	C shape	Configuration	SSS
Neck finish	tinted glossy urethane	Neck pickup	Fender-designed Alnico single-coil
Fingerboard inlay	black dot	Middle pickup	Fender-designed Alnico single-coil
Fingerboard radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Bridge pickup	Fender-designed Alnico single-coil
Number of frets	21	Controls	master volume, tone 1 (neck/middle pickups), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Fret size	narrow tall	Pickup selector	5-position blade (position 1 bridge pickup, position 2 bridge and middle pickups, position 3 middle pickup, position 4 middle and neck pickups, position 5 neck pickup)
Nut	bone