Squier J5 John 5 Signature Telecaster 2 Electric Guitar

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Custom humbuckers, body binding and dual volume knobs make for an awesomely atypical Tele that's perfect for fans of John 5's genre-bending shred.

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.

John 5 declares his love for Telecasters in this zZounds exclusive interview:


Features include 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" profile, 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). Rapidly 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.

John 5 shows off his custom Squire J5 telecaster:

General:
- Model Name: Squier(R) J5 Tele(R), Rosewood Fingerboard
- Series: Artist Models

Body:
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Telecaster(R)
- Body Binding: Bound Top and Back

Neck:
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Neck Shape: Modern "C"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Dot
- Headstock: Matching Painted Headcap
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard

Electronics:
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Humbucking with Ceramic Magnet
- Neck Pickup: Custom Humbucking with Alnico 5 Magnets
- Controls: Volume (Neck Pickup), Volume (Bridge Pickup)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: HH

Hardware:
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Tele with Humbucking Pickup Cutout
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Stainless Steel
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Gold Mirror
- Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tips: Black

Miscellaneous:
- Strings: Fender(R) USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Unique 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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-7195

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (7 ratings)
Submitted April 2, 2017 by George W in Deerfield, FL

"Best purchase in years ! Gold Frost is amazing"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Bought the GOLD FROST Squire Tele based on love of Telecasters, disappointed with the up/down quality of the FENDER MIMs and even the USA's, took a blind chance. THIS IS BEST TELE I've ever had. It rings all by itself, easy neck, great default set-up (in my opinion). Won't be wearing out the toggle via Tom Morello, so who cares about changing it. My guitar background for perpective: playing since a little boy, have 3 GIBSON LES PAULS, an EPIPHONE LES PAUL (which is ALSO awesome), Fender American Standard Strat. OMG, I hope they keep making this guitar; it's built/tight/loud/subtle and beautiful. NO QUESTIONS, this thing is best guitar I can remember buying in years ! ZZOUNDS, thank you for your great service/info/delivery; I'm a repeat customer.

Musical Background:

Playing for 40 years
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