Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster Gold Edition

Squier’s Gold Edition series celebrates four decades of history with blinged-out models of all Fender’s classic guitars and basses. From the pickguard to the bridge and even the washers, the 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster is studded with striking all-gold hardware. It also boasts a stunning bound Indian laurel neck with pearloid blocks, a late-'60s feature that Sweetwater guitarists find complements this guitar’s decked-out cosmetics. A pair of Fender-designed alnico single-coils equips this guitar with an authentic articulate Jazzmaster jangle, with spongy lows and brightly detailed highs. Stunning looks, comfortable playability, and incredible sound: the Gold Edition series is a gold mine of 40 years of high-quality Squier instruments. Don't wait too long, this stunning Jazzmaster's limited-edition finish is only available until the end of 2022!

Pristine playability

This Jazzmaster is truly the accumulation of forty years of expert design, providing you with everything you could ask for when it comes to maximising your playing experience. A sleek “C” shape maple neck ensures that you have a controlling grasp of the instrument, but still provides the freedom to glide your hand across it thanks to the gloss finish. This is fronted with an Indian laurel fretboard, which delivers to you an unblemished surface to surf across with accuracy and precision. The 9.5” radius guarantees that premium Fender feel players have become accustomed to.

Sonically superb

The intricacies of the Jazzmaster allows for the creation of a fantastic collection of unique tones, delivering crisp, clear clarity hand in hand with that instantly recognisable twang. A set of Fender designed Alnico single-coils make this tonal exploration possible, accurately accentuating every aspect of your playing and emitting it with sweet dynamic sensitivity. This goes hand in hand with the classic Jazzmaster switching system that provides controls for both the Rhythm and Lead circuits as well as a selector switch for different pickup options.

A consistent construction

Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Squier have stood the test of time, and this is owed to their impeccably crafted instruments, of which this Jazzmaster is no exception. Built from a poplar body, the natural sound of the instrument is incredible, infusing the guitar with incredible resonance and a brilliant coverage of every frequency. This is partnered with some beautiful hardware, such as a six-saddle vintage style bridge and tuning machines, you can be assured of your strings stability throughout your performance.

Squier 40th anniversary

Founded in 1982, Squier intended to deliver fantastic quality Fender designs at pocket friendly prices. Forty years later they are still going strong, a feat which calls for celebration. In appreciation, Squier have decided to release special editions of a wide range of models, noted as either Gold Edition and Vintage Edition variants. These eye-catching beauties are a thing of wonder and provide the perfect guitar for the Squier connoisseur.

Specifications

• Colour: Olympic White
• Country Of Origin: ID
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Series: 40th Anniversary
• Product Code: 0379420505

Body

• Body: Poplar
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Shape: Jazzmaster®

Neck & Fretboard

• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Headstock: Jazzmaster®
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: "C" Shape
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Block
• Side Dots: Black
• String Nut: Bone
• Truss Rod: Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Hex

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato
• Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic
• Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier® 40th Anniversary
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Anodized Aluminum
• Pickup Covers: Aged White
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• String Trees: Dual-Wing
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Switch Tip: Aged White
• Tremolo Arm: Pop-In
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Controls: Lead Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Down): Master Volume, Master Tone; Rhythm Circuit Controls (Slide Switch Up): Two Thumbwheel Controls for Neck Pickup Volume and Tone
• Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Special Electronics: Specially-Voiced Rhythm and Lead Circuit Controls
• Switching: Neck pickup only (rhythm circuit); neck only, neck and bridge, bridge only (lead circuit)

The Squier 40th Anniversary Jazzmaster Gold Edition celebrates 40 years of cost-efficient Fender designs with the introduction of an aesthetically stunning and sonically superb Jazzmaster model. Adorned with mesmerising gold hardware, including a golden pickguard, this guitar is ready to be the centre of attention.

Coming with two delightfully optimised Fender designed Alnico single-coils, every aspect of the sound is perfectly captured, offering that iconic Squier tone. This full experience is topped off with a delightful maple neck and Indian laurel fretboard, both of which provide you with perfect playability. A true celebration, this model defines everything a Squier should be.