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

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’70s semi-hollow now appears in Classic Vibe, Contemporary Active and Affinity Series

Fender Squier Starcaster Summer NAMM electric guitars
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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

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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 for more.

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Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown

Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.