The first instruments to bear the Squier name were introduced in 1982, answering the call for genuine Fender® designs at accessible prices. The Squier 40th Anniversary collection celebrates the 40-year journey of Fender?s entry-level brand with special editions of the Telecaster®, Stratocaster®, Jazzmaster®, Precision Bass®, and Jazz Bass®, all available in Gold Edition and Vintage Edition variants.

The Squier® 40th Anniversary Telecaster®, Gold Edition is a stylish model adorned with an eye-catching collection of upscale features for the discerning Squier fanatic. Featuring striking gold-plated hardware, a gold anodized aluminum pickguard, a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid block inlays, an engraved anniversary neck plate and gloss finish throughout, this Tele® is poised and ready for the spotlight. Player-friendly refinements of this commemorative model include a slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile for an easy playing feel, vintage-style tuning machines and 3-saddle string-through-body bridge for authentic performance and style, and Fender-Designed single-coil pickups with alnico 5 magnets for familiar Tele tone.

Specifications: 

• GENERAL
• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• BODY
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body Shape40th-anniversary Gold Edition Telecaster
• Body MaterialNyatoh
• Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
• ColorSherwood Green
• NECK
• Neck MaterialMaple
• Neck ShapeC
• Neck JointBolt-on
• Radius9.5"
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Laurel
• Fingerboard InlayPearloid Blocks
• Number of Frets21, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length25.5"
• Nut Width1.650"
• Nut MaterialBone
• HARDWARE
• Bridge/Tailpiece3-Saddle Strings-through Body Tele Bridge
• TunersVintage-style
• ELECTRONICS
• Neck PickupFender Designed Alnico Single-coil
• Bridge PickupFender Designed Alnico Single-coil
• Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching3-way blade pickup switch
• MISCELLANEOUS
• StringsNickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
• Case/Gig BagSold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number:0379400546