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Squier John 5 Signature J5 Telecaster - Frost Gold

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John 5 Signature J5 Telecaster - Frost Gold

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John 5 Signature J5 Telecaster - Frost Gold
John 5 Signature J5 Telecaster - Frost Gold
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John 5 is a self-described "Fender fanatic" with a jaw-dropping collection of his favourite 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 that appears on his myriad recordings. Eye-catching and thick-sounding, this is a beast of a guitar.

Features:
• Black with chrome hardware or Frost Gold with gold hardware
• Modern "C"-shaped neck profile
• Custom-designed humbucking pickups
• Special dual-volume control setup
• Matching headstock
• Double-bound body

Specs:
• Series: Artist Models
• Body: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Neck Shape: Modern "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Frets Size: Medium Jumbo
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays :Pearloid Dot
• Truss Rods: Standard
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Humbucking with Ceramic Magnet
• Neck Pickup: Custom Humbucking with Alnico 5 Magnets
• Controls: Volume 1. (Bridge Pickup), Volume 2. (Neck Pickup)
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Bridge: 6-Saddle Tele with Humbucking Pickup Cutout
• Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Strings: Fender USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
• Included Accessories: None

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J5 in Frost Gold 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Regina, Saskatchewan
I bo't mine 2nd hand a coupla years ago because 1.) It's a Squier which guarantees quality. 2.) The beauty of this thing knocked my socks RIGHT OFF. I do not see how the Fender version of this could be somehow better. I have never even held a Fender of any style so I cannot really speak to that comparison. I love this J5 so much that I had the 2 wire pickups wired for phase shifting. I could not coil split the buckers because of them being 2 wire, not 4 wire. But guess what, the phase shift upgrade works REALLY WELL. It is a worthwhile modification for 2 wire pups. I'm not lying about that! I treat my John 5 telecaster with utmost care because it is a superb guitar. I have many "budget" guitars/Squiers, so I know these are top of the line.
Posted by Dale Oblander on Jan 15, 2022
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J5 in Frost Gold 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Regina, Saskatchewan
A truly beautiful instrument. The construction is flawless, the finish as well. I'm a basement guitarist, I have many guitars, all of them similar in dollar value and "status" in guitar hierarchy. The Squier J5 stands out as a guitar better than others in this price range. I mostly use a Boss katana MK2 50 watt modelling amplifier which allows me to "dial up" sounds that please me. Perfection! I also switch back'n'forth with my cheaper/older modelling amps (in rotation), a Zoom Fire 30 and a Spider 2 and a Fender G-dec 15. Always impressive! The pickups, the tuners do NOT need upgrading. The J5 doesn't require that you dump a bunch of money into it to realize its potential. It's a comfortable top notch player. I speak the truth!
Posted by Dale on Nov 6, 2020
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Great Guitar 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
This is a great guitar for an affordable price. It is easy playing and the stock pickups sound really good. It'll be outstanding if you want to replace the hardware and the pickups for something maybe a little more pricey but you may not even need to do that when you first try it.
Posted by CRW on Jul 23, 2018
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