Summer NAMM 2019: Squier revives the Starcaster once more with 3 new electric guitar models

By Michael Astley-Brown
( Total Guitar, Guitarist )
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’70s semi-hollow now appears in Classic Vibe, Contemporary Active and Affinity Series

Fender Squier Starcaster Summer NAMM electric guitars
(Image credit: Fender)

SUMMER NAMM 2019: Squier has brought back Fender’s cult ’70s semi-hollow, the Starcaster, for three new electric guitars.

The Starcaster now appears in the Classic Vibe, Contemporary Active and Affinity Series, each spec’d slightly differently.

Fender Squier Starcaster Summer NAMM electric guitars

(Image credit: Fender)

Classic Vibe-wise, you’re looking at Fender-designed Wide Range humbuckers, period-correct headstock markings, a vintage-tint gloss neck finish, 3-Tone Sunburst finish and nickel hardware.

The surprise Surf Pearl-finished Contemporary Active model, meanwhile, boasts high-output Squier SQR humbuckers, and features a sealed semi-hollow body to cut down on feedback.

Fender Squier Starcaster Summer NAMM electric guitars

(Image credit: Fender)

Finally, the entry-level Affinity Series model offers Squier humbuckers and a satin neck finish, and comes in Candy Apple Red and Olympic White finishes.

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Fender Squier Starcaster Summer NAMM electric guitars
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All three are available imminently for £279 (Affinity Series), £399 (Contemporary Active) and £439 (Classic Vibe).

See Fender (opens in new tab) for more.

Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com (opens in new tab), in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe (opens in new tab).

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