SQUIER 40TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD EDITION TELECASTER 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.

Key Features

• Nyatoh Body — A Mahogany-like material that underpins the instrument with a rich mid-range quality.
• Bolt-On Construction — Produces a snappy note response for an immediate playing experience.
• “C”-Shaped Neck — Slim profile provides comfortable playability, suitable for both traditional and contemporary players.
• Narrow Tall Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups — Two single-coils deliver the clear, bell-like sounds synonymous with Fender guitars.
• 3-Saddle String-Through-Body Bridge — Old-school “ashtray” bridge design adds to that classic Tele “twang”.
• Bone Nut — Classic, low-friction material minimises unwanted tuning slips and enhances sustain.
• Vintage-Style Tuners — High-quality, traditional tuning machines allow for precise string pitching.
• Gold-Plated Hardware — Gives the instrument a high-end, elegant look that ties all of the glorious features together.

Specifications

Body

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

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier 40th Anniversary
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)

Electronics

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

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminium
• Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)