Most Squier Strat guitars use a vintage-style synchronized tremolo or a simple 2-point tremolo , depending on the exact model. On many lower- and mid-range Squier Strats, the bridge is a standard Strat-style synchronized tremolo with a trem arm, not a Floyd Rose-style locking system.

What it usually means

  • Bullet / Affinity / Standard-type Squier Strats: often a Strat-style synchronized tremolo with cast saddles or a vintage-style unit.
  • Some newer or upgraded models: may use a 2-point tremolo instead of the classic 6-screw version.
  • Not usually a locking tremolo: unless it’s a special model designed for that setup.

How to tell yours

Look at the bridge:

  • 6 screws along the front edge = vintage-style synchronized tremolo.
  • 2 pivot posts = 2-point tremolo.
  • Locking nuts / fine tuners = Floyd Rose-style or similar locking system, which is uncommon on basic Squier Strats.

Quick practical note

If you’re trying to replace the arm or upgrade the bridge, the exact Squier model matters because Squier Strats can use different tremolo arm sizes and bridge spacing.

TL;DR

A Squier Strat normally has a standard Strat-style synchronized tremolo ; the exact version depends on the model, but it’s usually not a Floyd Rose.