MODEL NUMBER
030-3010-(Color#): Rosewood Fretboard, until 2017
037-3010-(Color#): Indian Laurel Fretboard, from 2018
037-3019-500: Left Handed, Rosewood Fretboard, (500) Finish Only, 2012-2017
037-3019-500: Left Handed, Indian Laurel Fretboard, (500) Finish Only, from 2018
030-3015-502: FSR, Lake Placid Blue Finish with Matching Headstock, 2013 Only
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester, Vintage Tinted Neck
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Until 2017 ) or Indian Laurel (from 2018)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots, Narrow Spacing
Truss Rod: Standard, Head Adjust
Skunk Stripe: None
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Gold Squier Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "BY Fender"
Other Decals, back: Crafted in China Decal, Serial
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat, Custom staggered Alnico V Pole Pieces
Middle Pickup: Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat, Custom staggered Alnico V Pole Pieces
Neck Pickup: Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat, Custom staggered Alnico V Pole Pieces
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage-Style, Unstamped
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style without Logo, Slotted
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise Shell, 11 Holes
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Aged White
Pickup covers: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, "Squier by Fender"
COLORS
(500) 3-Color Sunburst
(509) Candy Apple Red (1/2010-2014)
(566) Burgundy Mist, with Matching Headstock (1/2015-2016)
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009 to .042
ACCESSORIES
Less Case
COMMENTS
Replaced by Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster (Second Series)
Starting from 2019 the production was moved to Indonesia, but Classic Vibes were manufactured in both places for a while
FENDER SAYS
The rough-and-tumble Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s evokes that musically adventurous decade, adding a few modern features. The thick tone comes from the alnico V single-coil pickups—quick attack with a bit more midrange force. Custom staggered pole pieces provide improved string-to-string balance. The 60s-style neck hosts a modern 9.5" radius for comfortable playing and string bending.
030-3010-(Color#): Rosewood Fretboard, until 2017
037-3010-(Color#): Indian Laurel Fretboard, from 2018
037-3019-500: Left Handed, Rosewood Fretboard, (500) Finish Only, 2012-2017
037-3019-500: Left Handed, Indian Laurel Fretboard, (500) Finish Only, from 2018
030-3015-502: FSR, Lake Placid Blue Finish with Matching Headstock, 2013 Only
BODY
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Body Shape: Stratocaster
NECK
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester, Vintage Tinted Neck
Neck Shape: Modern “C”
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Until 2017 ) or Indian Laurel (from 2018)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
Position Inlays: White Dots, Narrow Spacing
Truss Rod: Standard, Head Adjust
Skunk Stripe: None
HEADSTOCK
Type: Small
Logo: Gold Squier Logo
Other Decals, front: "STRATOCASTER", "BY Fender"
Other Decals, back: Crafted in China Decal, Serial
ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup: Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat, Custom staggered Alnico V Pole Pieces
Middle Pickup: Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat, Custom staggered Alnico V Pole Pieces
Neck Pickup: Custom Vintage-Style Single-Coil Strat, Custom staggered Alnico V Pole Pieces
Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck), Tone 2. (Mid)
Switching: 5-Position Blade
Configuration: SSS
HARDWARE
Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo
Saddles: Vintage-Style, Unstamped
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style without Logo, Slotted
String Tree: Wing
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise Shell, 11 Holes
Control Knobs: Aged White
Switch Tip: Aged White
Tremolo Arm Tip: Aged White
Pickup covers: Aged White
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, "Squier by Fender"
COLORS
(500) 3-Color Sunburst
(509) Candy Apple Red (1/2010-2014)
(566) Burgundy Mist, with Matching Headstock (1/2015-2016)
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings: .009 to .042
ACCESSORIES
Less Case
COMMENTS
Replaced by Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster (Second Series)
Starting from 2019 the production was moved to Indonesia, but Classic Vibes were manufactured in both places for a while
FENDER SAYS
The rough-and-tumble Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s evokes that musically adventurous decade, adding a few modern features. The thick tone comes from the alnico V single-coil pickups—quick attack with a bit more midrange force. Custom staggered pole pieces provide improved string-to-string balance. The 60s-style neck hosts a modern 9.5" radius for comfortable playing and string bending.
ENG: History of the Squier made in China and Indonesia
ITA: Storia delle Squier Made in China e Indonesia
ITA: Storia delle Squier Made in China e Indonesia
Courtesy of Centro Chitarre
'60s Classic Vibe with Indian Laurel Fretboard, Courtesy of Sweetwater