There is arguably no electric guitar more ingrained in modern culture than the Fender Stratocaster. Its contoured body, innovative tremolo bridge, and a sparkling trio of single-coil pickups combine in an instrument that has been embraced by players of all genres since it appeared in the 1950s. Fender has been making high quality, low-cost instruments under the Squier brand since the early 1980s. Squier instruments are widely known to be exceptional value for money, so now anybody can afford to play a genuine Strat.

Inspired by the player-modified Fender Contemporary Strats of the mid-1980s, today's Squier Contemporary Stratocaster HH Active means that a factory modded, rock-ready "superstrat" can be yours without breaking the bank. Premium upgrades include a pair of tone-enhanced active Squier pickups, for violin-like leads and modern high-gain distortions, and a Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo bridge for whammy acrobatics without the tuning fuss. Lead players will enjoy exploring the Contemporary Strat HH Active's quick, comfortable maple neck, with a 12" radiused fretboard flattening out toward the body ideal for faster playing styles. Eye-catching finishing touches are the black chrome hardware and finished '70s-era reverse jumbo headstock. For a rocking axe that is a joy to play with inspiring tones to match, check out the Squier Contemporary Strat HH Active.