Squier® J5 Telecaster®

Model : 0301005
599.99MSRP
John 5 is a self-described "Fender® fanatic" with a jaw-dropping collection of his favorite instrument, the Telecaster® ("the greatest guitars ever built, by far," in his words). His Squier® signature model, the J5 Telecaster®, is a double-bound beauty based on his oft-modded workhorse Telecaster®, which was pieced together at the Fender® Custom Shop. Features include John 5's distinctive black-and-chrome look, a double-bound alder body with a gloss black polyester finish, a polished stainless steel pickguard and chrome hardware. The one-piece maple neck has a modern "C" shape, a matching black Telecaster® headstock and a 12"-radius rosewood Fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets. The custom-designed humbucking pickups use a special dual-volume setup with the bridge pickup control in the front position and the neck pickup control in the back position (5 prefers this setup because he spends much time giving the bridge pickup a workout). Rapid toggling the upper-bout three-way pickup switch gives you 5's signature "kill" effect by turning off the neck pickup volume and leaving the bridge control full up.
General

General

Series:

Artist Models

COLOR/MSRP/PART#:

Black
$599.99
0301005506


Body

Body

Body Material:

Alder

Body Finish:

Gloss Polyester

Body Shape:

Telecaster®

Body Binding:

Bound Top and Back


Neck

Neck

Neck Material:

Maple

Neck Finish:

Gloss Polyester

Neck Shape:

Modern "C"

Scale Length:

25.5" (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material:

Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius:

12" (305 mm)

Number of Frets:

22

Fret Size:

Medium Jumbo

Nut Material:

Synthetic Bone

Nut Width:

1.650" (42 mm)

Position Inlays:

Pearloid Dot

Headstock:

Matching Painted Headcap


Electronics

Electronics

Neck Pickup:

Custom Humbucking with Alnico 5 Magnets

Bridge Pickup:

Custom Humbucking with Ceramic Magnet

Pickup Switching:

3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration:

H/H

Controls:

Volume (Neck Pickup), Volume (Bridge Pickup)


Hardware

Hardware

Hardware Finish:

Chrome/Stainless Steel

Bridge:

6-Saddle Tele® with Humbucking Pickup Cutout

Tuning Machines:

Standard Die-Cast

Switch Tips:

Black

Pickguard:

1-Ply Chrome

Control Knobs:

Knurled Flat-Top

Strap Buttons:

Standard

Neck Plate:

4-Bolt Standard


Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Strings:

Fender® USA Super 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)

Other Features:

Matching Black Painted Headstock, Bound Top and Back, Silver Squier Decal, Toggle Switch Mounted on Upper Bout, Chrome Switch Tip, No Tone Control, Neck and Bridge Volume Controls are in Opposite Orientation, White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays, Narrow Dot Spacing, Synthetic Bone Nut


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Looks great and plays great! You won't believe it's a Squier

(5.0)
wulfgyr on February 18, 2013
Amateur Blues Alternative Rock Classic Rock

I know a lot of people who turn their noses up at Squier guitars but I've handed my Squier J5 around to let my friends play and they've all commented that they can't believe that a guitar that looks and plays this well could be so reasonably priced! Not only is it gorgeous with the mirrored pickguard and white binding and black headstock but it has a fast neck and just feels great in my hands. I often pass up some of my more expensive electrics and grab this one when I'm jamming with my friends. My only complaint is I wish the pickups were just a little meatier but otherwise I love this guitar. If I had to sell off all my guitars this would be the last one I'd let go.

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