series · electric
Contemporary Series
| Maker | Squier |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States / Japan / China / Indonesia / Mexico |
| Type | series · electric |
| Introduced | 2019 |
| Maker founded | 1890 (string maker) / 1982 (Fender budget brand) |
| Status | current |
Squier's Contemporary line: roasted-maple necks and active voicings applied to familiar Fender shapes.
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Why it matters
The Contemporary series takes neck and hardware specifications normally seen higher up the range and applies them to Squier versions of Fender designs. It sits above the Affinity tier and alongside Classic Vibe, aimed at players who want modern appointments rather than period-correct details. Specs differ from model to model within the series, so the model name matters more than the series badge.
Note
Modern-roasted maple, active voicings, sleek high-performance takes on Fender designs.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: C Shape
Before you buy
- Specifications differ between models in the series
- Active voicings need a battery and different gain settings
- Compare against a Classic Vibe of the same body shape
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
André Rodrigues · 2022-03 · 50,295 views
“Hope this demo/review of the Squier Contemporary Tele RH can help you out if you're looking into buying one!”
The Contemporary Tele RH put through rock tones.
ADDICTED TO GEAR · 2018-02 · 31,474 views
“Fender announced it brand new Squier Contemporary Series for 2018 that include some cool new Stratocaster and Telecasters with modern styling starting at just $350 US.”
Overview of the whole 2018 Contemporary Series line-up.