Squier Classic Vibe Simon Neil Strat in Fiesta Red

The Simon Neil Stratocaster® guitar puts Simon's own personal touch on a Squier Classic Vibe series instrument. Based on his Fender® Custom Shop Time Machine™ '60s Stratocaster® guitar, features include an alder body finished in Fiesta Red, vintage-tint gloss maple neck, Simon's signature on the back of the headstock as well as the Biffy Clyro band logo on the front, 3-ply mint green pickguard, three custom vintage-style single-coil pickups utilizing a mix of alnico III & V magnets - perfect for rhythm parts and rich, clear leads - vintage-style tuning machines and tremolo, and aged plastic parts.

Body: Alder
Body Shape: Stratocaster®
Neck
Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Dot
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Headstock: Artist Signature on Headstock
Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: S/S/S
Bridge Pickup: Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® Bridge Pickup with Staggered, Alnico 5 Magnet Pole Pieces (Bass Strings) and AlNiCo 3 Magnet Pole Pieces (Treble Strings).
Middle Pickup: Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® Middle Pickup with Staggered, Alnico 5 Magnet Pole Pieces (Bass Strings) and Alnico 3 Magnet Pole Pieces (Treble Strings).
Neck Pickup: Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Strat® Neck Pickup with Staggered, Alnico 5 Magnet Pole Pieces (Bass Strings) and Alnico 3 Magnet Pole Pieces (Treble Strings).
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Hardware
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Vintage Style Synchronized Tremolo
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Switch Tip: Aged White Switch Tip
Tremolo Arm/Handle: Vintage Style Tremolo Arm
Miscellaneous
Strings: Fender® USA Super 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
Additional Comments: Formed by Simon Neil (guitar/vocals) and twins James Johnston (bass/vocals), and Ben Johnston (drums/vocals) in the mid-90¹s, Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro have been entering into the hearts of rock fans all over the globe. The band's sound is characterized by a heavy, yet melodic mixture of guitar, bass and drums, with all three band members contributing to vocals and a true guitar hero in the making with Simon Neil. Biffy Clyro are known for complex and interwoven guitar riffs, chord sequences and melodies, and an intense, exciting live show. With the release of "Puzzle" in 2007 the band gained mainstream success, reaching #2 in the UK album charts and a string of successful singles. In July 2008, the band released a new single entitled "Mountains", which reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart and are about to release the highly anticipated album "Only Revolutions" on 14th Floor Records.
Unique Features: Simon's Signature on the Back of the Headstock, Biffy Clyro Band Logo on the Front of the Headstock, Aged White Knobs, Pickup Covers and Switch Tip, Vintage Tinted Neck, White Dot Position Inlays, Vintage Styling, Synthetic Bone Nut
Accessories
Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic Knobs