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)