{"product_id":"preloved-squier-standard-telecaster-antique-burst","title":"PRELOVED SQUIER  Standard Telecaster Antique Burst","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRELOVED Squier Standard Telecaster – Antique Burst (2017)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent preloved condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Squier Standard Telecaster in Antique Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great example of the now-discontinued Squier Standard Series, sitting above the entry-level Squier models of its era with upgraded hardware, \u003cstrong\u003eAlnico single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e and a full 22-fret neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e finish looks particularly good on a Tele, paired with a rosewood fingerboard and black pickguard for a slightly darker take on the traditional Telecaster look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are some small, light player scratches on the back and \u003cstrong\u003eone small ding near the control plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, but otherwise it has been very well looked after. Please check our photos for a closer look at the actual condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Discontinued Squier Standard Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the current Classic Vibe, Contemporary and Affinity ranges settled into their present form, the \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Standard Series\u003c\/strong\u003e occupied an interesting position in the Squier lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Telecaster featured a \u003cstrong\u003e25.5-inch scale, 22 medium-jumbo frets, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius and string-through-body bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a distinctly modern and very playable take on the traditional Tele formula. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have become interesting secondhand guitars because the Standard Series itself has since disappeared from the Squier range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Telecaster Pickup Combination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the traditional Telecaster arrangement of \u003cstrong\u003etwo single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an Alnico-equipped neck pickup and Tele-style bridge pickup. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar three-way selector gives you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and neck pickups together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge delivers the brighter attack and bite you'd expect from a Tele, while the neck provides a warmer, rounder sound. Put the two together and you get that useful middle position that works beautifully for cleaner rhythm playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Volume and Master Tone controls keep everything straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable Modern Playability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck uses a comfortable \u003cstrong\u003eC-shaped profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a rosewood fingerboard, \u003cstrong\u003e9.5-inch radius and 22 medium-jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a combination that feels familiar without being excessively vintage. The 9.5-inch radius provides enough curvature for comfortable chord playing while remaining flat enough for bends and lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e25.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, the scale length is the traditional Fender\/Squier scale, so it'll immediately feel familiar to most Strat and Tele players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix-Saddle String-Through Bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than a traditional three-barrel Tele bridge, the Standard uses a \u003cstrong\u003esix-saddle string-through-body bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach string has its own saddle, allowing individual intonation adjustment, while the string-through design keeps the familiar Tele-style construction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's another reason these old Standard Series guitars represent a useful step up from the more basic Squier models of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2017 example is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent preloved condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome small, light player scratches on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne small ding near the control plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor signs of normal use consistent with its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, it's a very clean guitar for a 2017 instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to our photos, which form part of the condition description for this actual guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 Squier Standard Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Burst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgathis body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-shaped neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9.5\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 medium-jumbo frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e42mm nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Telecaster single-coil pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlnico-equipped pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way blade pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-saddle string-through-body Telecaster bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent preloved condition \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Squier Standard Telecaster still made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Standard Series has been discontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e, so these guitars are now primarily found on the secondhand market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an Affinity Telecaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the higher-spec \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Standard Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Standard models of this period featured specifications including 22 medium-jumbo frets, Alnico pickups and a six-saddle string-through-body bridge. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pickups are in the Squier Standard Telecaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Standard Telecaster uses two Tele-style \u003cstrong\u003esingle-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Alnico magnets specified for this generation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Antique Burst an original Squier colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Burst (colour code 537)\u003c\/strong\u003e was an official finish offered on this generation of Squier Standard Telecaster. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat condition is this guitar in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd describe it as \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are a few small player scratches on the back and one small ding near the control plate, but otherwise it presents very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a used Squier Standard worth considering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely. The discontinued Standard Series sits in an interesting spot in Squier's history and offers specifications that make these guitars well worth considering as affordable working instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2017 Squier Standard Telecaster in Antique Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly clean example and a great option if you're looking for a traditional Tele-style guitar without spending Fender money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit us at \u003cstrong\u003eColemans Music in South Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e to check it out, or shop online Australia-wide. \u003cstrong\u003eA place for players — new, used, traded, upgraded.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SQUIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48326408798260,"sku":"210000078624","price":409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/5386\/3220\/files\/PRELOVED-SQUIER--Standard-Telecaster-Antique-Burst-1.jpg?v=1789689612","url":"https:\/\/www.colemansmusic.com.au\/products\/preloved-squier-standard-telecaster-antique-burst","provider":"Colemans Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}