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40th Anniversary Telecaster®, Gold Edition
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40th Anniversary Telecaster®, Gold Edition
40th Anniversary Telecaster®, Gold Edition
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0379400506
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- Gold-plated hardware
- Gold anodized aluminum pickguard
- Gloss body and neck finish
- Vintage-style 3-saddle string-through-body bridge
- Vintage-style tuning machines
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Summary
Overview
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.
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.
Overview
Features
- Gold-plated hardware
- Gold anodized aluminum pickguard
- Gloss body and neck finish
- Vintage-style 3-saddle string-through-body bridge
- Vintage-style tuning machines
Specs
Accessories
Body
Body
Nyatoh
Body Finish
Gloss Polyurethane
Body Material
Nyatoh
Body Shape
Telecaster®
Electronics
Bridge Pickup
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Controls
Master Volume, Master Tone
Neck Pickup
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration
SS
Switching
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
General
Color
Black
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
40th Anniversary Telecaster®, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Black
Series
40th Anniversary
Hardware
Bridge
3-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele®
Control Knobs
Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish
Gold-Plated
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
Pickguard
1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers
Neck: Gold; Bridge: Black
Strap Buttons
Standard
String Trees
Dual-Wing
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Switch Tip
Black
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Fret Size
Narrow Tall
Scale Length
25.5" (64.77 cm)
Miscellaneous
Commodity Code
9207901000
Style
2 Single-Coil
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Headstock
Telecaster®
Neck Binding
Aged White
Neck Construction
Bolt-On
Neck Finish
Gloss Urethane
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Shape
"C" Shape
Number of Frets
21
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays
Pearloid Block
Side Dots
Black
String Nut
Bone
Truss Rod
Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
Specs
Accessories
Recommended Case
Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)
Recommened Gig Bag
FE610 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991412406 (Not Included)
Truss Rod Wrench
4 mm Hex (Allen)
Body
Body
Nyatoh
Body Finish
Gloss Polyurethane
Body Material
Nyatoh
Body Shape
Telecaster®
Electronics
Bridge Pickup
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Controls
Master Volume, Master Tone
Neck Pickup
Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration
SS
Switching
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
General
Color
Sherwood Green
Orientation
Right-Hand
Product Name
40th Anniversary Telecaster®, Gold Edition, Laurel Fingerboard, Gold Anodized Pickguard, Sherwood Green Metallic
Series
40th Anniversary
Hardware
Bridge
3-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele®
Control Knobs
Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish
Gold-Plated
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
Pickguard
1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
Pickup Covers
Neck: Gold; Bridge: Black
Strap Buttons
Standard
String Trees
Dual-Wing
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Switch Tip
Black
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Measurements
Fret Size
Narrow Tall
Scale Length
25.5" (64.77 cm)
Miscellaneous
Commodity Code
9207901000
Style
2 Single-Coil
Neck
Fingerboard Material
Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
9.5" (241 mm)
Headstock
Telecaster®
Neck Binding
Aged White
Neck Construction
Bolt-On
Neck Finish
Gloss Urethane
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Shape
"C" Shape
Number of Frets
21
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays
Pearloid Block
Side Dots
Black
String Nut
Bone
Truss Rod
Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
4 mm Hex
Highlights
GOLD-PLATED HARDWARE
This anniversary model features gold-plated hardware for an upscale look.
GOLD ANODIZED ALUMINUM PICKGUARD
An anodized pickguard is not only extremely durable, but also has a premium look and feel.
FENDER-DESIGNED SINGLE-COIL PICKUPS WITH ALNICO 5 MAGNETS
This model features vintage-voiced pickups designed in-house at Fender for authentic and familiar tone.
BOUND FINGERBOARD WITH PEARLOID BLOCK INLAYS
Fingerboard binding and block inlays add an eye-catching aesthetic appeal to this limited edition model.
ENGRAVED 40TH ANNIVERSARY NECK PLATE
This model features a custom neck plate design commemorating 40 years of Squier history.
VINTAGE-INSPIRED HEADSTOCK LOGOS
The headstock logos on this model are inspired by original Fender designs from the 1970s.
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