General
Fender's beloved daughter brand Squier took the classic Tele-model and boldly fitted it with real Jazzmaster features. In the bridge position of the Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Special Butterscotch Blonde we find a Duncan TE-101B, for the transparent Tele sound, and in the neck position there's a full, deep Duncan JM-101N Jazzmaster pickup with powerful alnico 5 magnets. The maple Jazzmaster neck and fretboard were made out of a single piece of wood and the body has a transparent yellow finish.
Vintage Modified Telecaster Special: Tele + Jazz
Together with the Stratocaster, Fender's Telecaster model has dominated the guitar scene since the fifties. The bright sound of the Tele goes exceptionally well with country and blues but is also popular in rock and metal. Even with massive distortion this guitar retains its clear sound. The large metal bridge plate, the strings-through-body construction and the two single coils are distinctive Telecaster features. In 1985, Fender presented the warm-sounding Jazzmaster specially designed for jazz guitarists but later also popular with indie rock musicians, for example.
The Squier brand
The most-used Fender models are the Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazzmaster electric guitars and the Precision and Jazz bass guitars. Many manufacturers have tried to imitate them and the results vary in quality. To provide their own interesting and reliable alternative to the starting guitarist, Fender started their subsidiary, Squier, in 1982. Squier guitars and bass guitars are built according to specifications made by, and under supervision of Fender.
Tips or comments about this product
- Despite the name Vintage Modified Telecaster, it says Jazzmaster on the headstock because of the striking Jazzmaster features of this guitar.
