Squier Contemporary Stratocaster Special HT, Sunset Metallic Electric Guitar (pre-owned)

Contemporary feel with classic instincts.

There’s a modern edge to the Contemporary Stratocaster Special that feels immediately deliberate - built for players who want classic Strat DNA reworked with fresh tones. In Sunset Metallic, it carries a certain stage-ready presence too, shifting between understated and eye-catching depending on the light.

The hardtail bridge gives it a grounded, stable feel with a tight, controlled attack that keeps everything focused and punchy. The Squier SQR pickups deliver a surprisingly muscular take on Strat tones; clean sounds are clear and glassy without becoming thin, while pushed tones gain a satisfying bite and clarity that holds together even under drive. The switching options add welcome versatility, offering everything from familiar quack to fuller, more layered combinations.

This example shows honest signs of use but remains a solid player throughout. There is slight fret wear, along with a chip in the finish at the neck pocket on the treble side. Surface swirl and general handling marks are present under light but there are no structural concerns and it remains in great played condition overall - clearly used, but carefully lived with.

A modern Strat variant that balances comfort, flexibility and attitude with just enough wear to remind you it’s already been part of the music.

Main Features & Specs

• Colour: Sunset Metallic
• Serial: CMCB22004246
• Year: 2022
• Body Material: Poplar
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: C Shape
• Fingerboard: Laurel, 12" Radius
• Frets: 22, Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Pickups: Single Coils
• Bridge Type: Fixed with Block Saddles
• Tuners: Die Cast
• Finish Type: Gloss Polyester
• Other Special Features: 5-way switching with “special” wiring - Bridge + middle (series, hum-cancelling), Middle, Middle + neck (parallel), All three pickups, Neck.
• Weight: 2.98 Kg
• Case: Not Included

All our pre-owned guitars and basses are sold freshly set-up & fully serviced in our state-of-the-art guitar workshop. The pre-sale service includes a 21 point check, including:  

• Brand new strings
• Action
• Electronic components
• Neck angle and Truss Rod adjustment
• Hardware
• Fretwork
• Clean and condition inc. Fretboard
• Saddle/Bridge height, radius, intonation
• Nut  

The Absolute multi point pre sales service & set-up is free with every pre-owned guitar. Also included is a 12 month warranty*. We provide a 14 day no-quibble money back guarantee on all our used instruments, so you can buy with confidence.