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
ColorBlack
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
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:0379400506
Weight: 7lbs 6oz Includes Set Up Before Shipment S/N: ISSL21001607