Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster | Part One

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Overview

Here's a really fine dual humbucker semi-acoustic guitar. It belongs to Fizan of local indie band Whizzer. This Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster came in for a partial refret and setup; which will be covered in Part Two. And so, in this post, we'll first take a look at some interesting features and details regarding this guitar; based on information from Guitar World and my own observations.

Country of Origin: Indonesia
Body/Neck Finish: Walnut/Vintage-tint gloss urethane
Body: Laminated Maple/Arched semi-hollow with center block
Binding: Cream three-ply (body)/Cream single-ply (F-holes)
Hardware: Nickel-plated
Pickups: Fender-Designed "Wide Range" humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume/2 Tone/Three-way toggle switch
Neck: Bolt-on/Maple/"C"-shaped profile
Fretboard: Maple/9.5" radius/22 "narrow-tall" frets/25.5" scale/black dot inlays
Bridge: Adjustable ("tune-o-matic" style)/Stop-bar tailpiece
Noteworthy Features: Bone nut/Skirted amp knobs/Vintage-style tuners/Painted headstock contour

Now, what does the Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster sound like? To answer this question, click HERE to watch a YouTube video by Empire Music.

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Specifications
Finish: Ebony (Nitrocellulose)
Hardware: Gold
Body: Maple/Poplar/Maple top, back and sides with center block; semi-hollow with F-holes
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Richlite, 22 frets, mother-of-pearl block inlays
Pickups: Three MHS (Memphis Historic Spec) PAF
Binding: Neck (single), Body (7-ply), Headstock (5-ply)
Controls: 3-way toggle switch, 2 Volumes, 2 tones
Bridge:TonePros AVR-II
Tailpiece: Bigsby
Case: Gibson OHSC

Reference
GAK Website