Sunday, March 26, 2023

2016 Squier Standard Series Stratocaster

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In this post, we get up close and personal with a 2016 Squier Standard Series Stratocaster [Serial Number ICS16123840]. Let's take a look at some specifications, then.

Body
Body Material: Agathis
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Body Finish: Polyurethane
Finish Color: Antique Burst 

Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Scale Length: 25.5" [64.77 cm]
Fretboard Material: Indian Laurel
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" [241 mm]
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" [42 mm]
Position Inlays: White Dot
Truss Rod: Standard

Electronics
Pickup Configuration: SSS
Bridge Pickup: Alnico Single-Coil Strat®
Middle Pickup: Alnico Single-Coil Strat®
Neck Pickup: Alnico Single-Coil Strat®
Controls: 
Master Volume, Neck Pickup Tone, Middle Pickup Tone
Mini Pots: Alpha A250K
Five-Way Selector Switch: Cor-Tek 5P3

Hardware
Bridge: Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast
Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs: White Plastic
Switch Tip: White
Neck Plate: Four-Bolt Engraved
String Trees: Butterfly




Polyurethane Antique Burst Finish


Agathis Body


Gold and Black Squier Logo

Standard Die-Cast Tuning Machines

Synthetic Bone Nut

Indian Laurel Fretboard

9.5" Fretboard Radius

Maple Neck | Satin Urethane Finish

Neck Heel

Neck Pocket

Four-Bolt Engraved Neck Plate

Two-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Block Saddles

Tremolo Cavity

Alnico Single-Coil Strat® Pickups


Neck Pickup DCR

Middle Pickup DCR

Bridge Pickup DCR

Controls and Selector Switch

Alpha A250K Mini Pots

Output Jack and Jack Plate

Shielded Pickup and Control Cavities

 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T | Part Two

Green Keystone Tuners
Polyphenylene Sulfide Nut
Dual-Action Truss Rod
Three-Ply Cream Pickguard
Tune-O-Matic Bridge
Custom Racing Tailpiece

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T - Electronics

VP5N Alnico V Single-Coil Neck Pickup
VP5B Alnico V Single-Coil Bridge Pickup
Master Volume Control
Master Tone Push-Pull Control/Passive Focus Switch
Four-Pole Five-Way Pickup Selector Switch
Fully Shielded Control Cavity




Yamaha Revstar RSS02T Switching System

Green Keystone Tuners

Polyphenylene Sulfide Nut

Truss Rod Adjustment Nut

Upper Horn Strap Button

Tail End Strap Button

Three-Ply Cream Pickguard

Tune-O-Matic Bridge

Custom Racing Tailpiece

VP5N Alnico V Single-Coil Neck Pickup

Neck Pickup DCR

VP5B Alnico V Single-Coil Bridge Pickup

Bridge Pickup DCR

Volume and Tone Knobs | Pickup Selector Switch

Focus Switch OFF

Focus Switch ON

Shielded Control Cavity

Volume Pot

Pickup Selector Switch

Focus Switch Push-Pull Pot and Transformer

Output Jack and Jack Plate


 

Yamaha Revstar RSS02T | Part One



Yamaha Revstar RSS02T - Main Features

Chambered Mahogany Body
Forearm Contour
Tummy Contour
Maple Top
Three-Piece Carbon-Reinforced Mahogany Neck
Set Neck Joint
Satin Polyurethane Neck Finish
Gloss Polyurethane Body Finish
Bound Rosewood fretboard
24.75" Scale
12" Fretboard Radius
22 Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets
Pearloid Line Fretboard Inlays




Gloss Polyurethane Body Finish




Revstar Hanko Stamp

Serial Number

Carved Heel [Volute]

Carbon-Reinforced Mahogany Neck

Satin Polyurethane Neck Finish

Set Neck Joint




Bound Rosewood Fretboard

12" Fretboard Radius

Pearloid Line Fretboard Inlays

Stainless Steel Jumbo Frets

Chambered Mahogany Body

Maple Top | Forearm Contour

Mahogany Body | Tummy Contour