FORTY YEARS AGO, Fender launched the Squier series of offshore-made versions of Strats, Teles and Jazz and Precision basses, which quickly became popular with players for their affordability, playability and tone. In celebration of this chapter in guitar-making history, the 40th Anniversary Gold Edition Telecaster, Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster are offered as blinged-out versions of these classics that feature gold hardware, neck binding and a variety of available color finishes.
The Gold Edition Tele on review here looks