Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster BB w/ Upgraded Fender Pickups
Electric Guitar with Upgraded Pickups
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Have you got your eye on an exciting new guitar or bass, but keep thinking to yourself, 'it's pretty sweet, but... what if it could be even sweeter?' We get it. That's why we at Modern HQ put our heads together and came up with the 'Modded By Modern' Guitar Pickup Upgrades program.
Intrigued? We thought you might be. Here's the deal - Purchase any new guitar and a compatible set of pickups in the same transaction from Modern Musician, in-store or online, and we'll install them for you within two business days, FREE OF CHARGE!* As if that's not enough, we'll even install a free set of matching gauge D'Addario XL strings (or Fender Super 250's for Squier guitars) to replace the ones we removed to install the new pickups.
Got your own custom pairing in mind? We can do that! Simply shoot us an email with your pairing ideas so we can confirm compatibility, availability and suitability, and we'll make it happen for you! If you're keen but not sure where to start, check out our ever-evolving Recommended Pairings below to see some of the upgrade options our in-house tech team heartily endorse.
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* Terms & Conditions: Both the instrument and the replacement pickups retain their full product warranty after installation. Due to the custom nature of the Modded By Modern program, there are strictly no returns for change of mind on modified products. Offer applies to pickup sets only, not single pickup upgrades. Works will be completed in two business days or less from the time of purchase. Custom pairings are available, if you have your own preferred pairing, please reach out via email prior to purchase so we can verify compatibility, availability, and suitability. Failure to do so prior to purchase voids the aforementioned ‘two business day’ turnaround promise. Offer applies only to basic 'like-for-like' pickup replacements and does not cover any additional routing or work that may be required if purchased pickups are not confirmed with us prior to purchase. All upgrades include a complimentary set of matching gauge D’Addario XL strings (or Fender Super 250 strings for Squier guitars) installed on the guitar upon completion of the pickup installation. Customer will receive their original pickups and any discarded electronics packed safely in the box with their instrument.
** Please note: This item has been on display in our showroom and may show signs of being on display. If you would like to inspect it in person, please contact us to book a time. Unless otherwise specified, the full new product warranty still applies. **
MODDED BY MODERN RECOMMENDED PAIRING
Guitar: Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster
Stock Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Stock Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Replacement Bridge Pickup: Fender® Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Telecaster® Pickup
Replacement Neck Pickup: Fender® Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Telecaster® Pickup
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster
A celebration of the birth of the Tele® in the early 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Telecaster creates incredible tone courtesy of the Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles and string-through-body design. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.
FEATURES
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100% designed by Fender
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Inspired by 1950s-era Telecaster Models
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Fender-Designed alnico pickups
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Vintage-tint gloss neck finish
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Nickel-plated hardware
Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups
This model features Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups for authentic Fender tone.
Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Bridge
The vintage-style bridge features barrel saddles and a string-through-body design for optimal resonance.
Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Sporting classic looks, these vintage-style tuning machines provide rock-solid tuning stability and smooth action.
Nickel-Plated Hardware
The durable nickel-plated hardware adds a deep, rich throwback look to the instrument.
Slim “C”-Shaped Neck Profile
This instrument offers a slim “C”-shaped neck profile for a comfortable playing feel.
Vintage-Tint Gloss Neck Finish
The neck on this model sports a vintage-tint gl
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Series: Classic Vibe
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Butterscotch Blonde
Country Of Origin: ID
Neck
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Tinted Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Number of Frets: 21
Truss Rod: Head Adjust
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Body
Body: Pine
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Telecaster®
Body Material: Pine
Hardware
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Pickup Covers: Neck: Nickel; Bridge: None
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip: Black
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier®
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Fender® Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Measurements
Shipping Dimensions: 5.00x17.90x45.50 IN
Shipping Weight: 12.40 LB
Shipping Length: 45.50 IN
Shipping Height: 5.00 IN
Shipping Width: 17.90 IN
Accessories
Recommended Case: Classic Series Stratocaster®/Telecaster® Wood Hardshell Case, P/N 0996106306 (Not Included)
Recommended Gig Bag: FE610 Electric Guitar Gig Bag, P/N 0991412406 (Not Included)
Fender Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage Telecaster® Pickups
The sound of Fender’s flagship instruments. Fender Ultra Noiseless pickups are the pinnacle in stacked single-coil design, crafted with new winding techniques for livelier and more expansive tone. Alnico 5 magnets with polysol wire deliver a vintage voice with classic Telecaster sparkle without the 60-cycle hum.
Ultra Noiseless Telecaster pickups have the twang and bite that you expect from vintage Telecaster pickups, with no hum.
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