Squier CV 70s Strat LRL OWT

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Squier CV 70s Strat LRL OWT

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CV 70s Strat LRL OWT

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Product Info

Article Number: 457236
Brand: Squier
Model: CV 70s Strat LRL OWT
Price: $426.80

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This Squier CV 70s Strat LRL is a fantastic entry point to vintage-style Stratocasters. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and the pickups deliver a warm, articulate tone that's great for blues, rock, and indie. It's ideal for gigging musicians or players wanting that classic vibe without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Squier CV 70s Strat LRL OWT
  • Electric Guitar
  • Classic Vibe series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Indian laurel
  • Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
  • Neck profile: C Shape
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 41.9 mm (1.65")
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • 21 Narrow tall frets
  • Bone nut
  • Four-ply tortoiseshell pickguard
  • Pickups: 3 Fender Designed Alnico Single Coils
  • Controls: Master Volume
  • Tone 1 (Neck)
  • Tone 2 (Bridge / Middle)
  • 5-Way toggle switch
  • 6-Saddle Vintage style synchronised tremolo
  • Vintage style machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Strings: NPS .009 - .042
  • Colour: Olympic White
PROS
  • • The Indian laurel fingerboard offers a surprisingly smooth, resonant feel.
  • • Fender-designed Alnico pickups deliver a convincing vintage Strat tone.
  • • The 'C' shape neck profile is comfortable and accessible for most players.
  • • The bone nut improves sustain and tuning stability compared to plastic.
CONS
  • • The poplar body, while lightweight, lacks the tonal complexity of ash.
  • • The tremolo bridge, while vintage-correct, can benefit from upgraded components.
  • • The finish, while attractive, can be a bit thin and prone to small scratches.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Indian Laurel
Pickups Fender Designed Alnico Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 21 Narrow Tall
Bridge 6-Saddle Vintage Style Synchronised Tremolo
Weight Approximately 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very close approximation; the 'C' shape is comfortable and familiar, though a true vintage neck might have slightly more variation.
It's decent straight out of the box, but expect some tuning instability with aggressive use; a simple setup or upgraded block can improve it significantly.
Absolutely! The pickup routings are standard Strat, so dropping in aftermarket pickups is a straightforward process.

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