Description

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 Fenders 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, Vintage Edition is a soulful tribute model trimmed with a collection of classic features for the retro-minded Squier enthusiast. Featuring aged chrome hardware, an anodized aluminum pickguard, a vintage-tinted maple neck, an engraved anniversary neck plate and satin finish throughout, this Tele honors the heritage of the Squier catalog and its ancestry. 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

• Aged chrome hardware
• Anodized aluminum pickguard
• Satin body and neck finish
• Vintage-style 3-saddle string-through-body bridge
• Vintage-style tuning machines

AGED CHROME HARDWARE

This anniversary model features aged chrome hardware for a worn-in look.

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.

VINTAGE-TINTED MAPLE NECK AND FINGERBOARD

The satin vintage-tinted neck finish on this model provides a smooth feel and adds an old-school visual vibe.

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 1950s and 60s.