Squier 40th Anniversary Telecaster Gold Edition – Black Squier

Squier 40th Anniversary Telecaster Gold Edition Laurel Fingerboard Gold Anodized Pickguard – Black

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.

Features:

General

• Series: 40th Anniversary
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Color: Black
• Model #: 0379400506
• Case/Gigbag: No

Neck

• Headstock: Telecaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut4 mm Hex
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Bone

Body

• Body: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Material: Nyatoh

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Gold; Bridge: Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Black
• Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier 40th Anniversary
• Strap Buttons: Standard

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Accessories

• Truss Rod Wrench: 4 mm Hex (Allen)