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.
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.
-Model Name: 40th Anniversary Telecaster, Gold Edition
-Series: 40th Anniversary
-Body Material: Nyatoh
-Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
-Color(s): Black
-Neck: Maple, "C" Shape
-Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
-Fingerboard: Indian Laurel, 9.5" (241 mm)
-Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
-Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
-Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
-Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
-Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
-Bridge: 3-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele
-Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
-Pickups: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Bridge), Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil (Neck)
-Pickup Switching:
-3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
-Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
-Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
-Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
-Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
-Case/Gig Bag: None
*Stock photos shown. Serial # will be different.