Looking for a Telecaster that plays and sounds far beyond its price point? This Squier Classic Vibe ’50s FSR Telecaster has been transformed into an incredibly versatile, professional-grade instrument with nearly every upgrade a Tele player could want.

At just 7 lbs 8 oz, it’s lightweight, resonant, and exceptionally comfortable. The guitar has received a complete professional fret level, fret dress, fret polish, and setup with 10-gauge strings. The action is low, the neck is smooth, and it plays effortlessly up and down the fretboard.

The neck finish has been lightly knocked down to a silky satin feel, eliminating the sticky sensation often found on gloss-finished necks.

The matching headstock was custom finished in nitrocellulose lacquer and features a waterslide decal applied over the finish. If desired, the decal can be removed with water.

This guitar also includes the original pickups and original control plate, and white pickguard.

No gig bag or case included.

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UPGRADES & ESTIMATED VALUE

Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea Pickup Set - $229

Fender Vintage Style Locking Tuners - $80

Fender Silver Sparkle Pickguard - $40

Wilkinson Compensated Brass Saddles - $25

Full-Size 250k Potentiometers - $20

CRL/Oak Grigsby 3-Way Switch - $20

Pure Tone Multi-Contact Output Jack - $15

Electrosocket Output Jack Cup - $12

Fender Flat Top Knobs - $20

Fender Neck Plate - $15

Angled Control Plate - $20

Matching Headstock Nitrocellulose Finish & Waterslide Decal - $100+

Professional Fret Level, Dress, Polish & Setup - $200+

Value of upgrades approximately $800+

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FEATURES

• Squier Classic Vibe ’50s FSR Telecaster

• Seymour Duncan Brad Paisley La Brea pickups

• Fender vintage-style locking tuners

• Fender silver sparkle pickguard

• Fender flat-top knobs

• Fender neck plate

• Angled control plate

• Full-size 250k pots

• Upgraded 3-way switch

• Pure Tone output jack

• Electrosocket jack cup

• Wilkinson compensated brass saddles

• String-through or top-load bridge configuration

• Matching nitro-finished headstock

• Satin-smooth neck finish

• Fresh 10-gauge strings

• Professionally leveled, dressed, and polished frets

• Professionally set up and intonated

• Original pickups included

• Original control plate and white pickguard included

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CONDITION

Very good overall condition.

There is a small nick on the top edge of the headstock and some finish chips and scratches on the back of the headstock, all pictured. This guitar was originally factory stamped “USED,” and the blemishes on the rear of the headstock are associated with that designation.

These cosmetic imperfections do not affect playability, tuning stability, or performance in any way.

The frets are in excellent condition following a recent professional level, crown, and polish. Electronics function perfectly, and the guitar is ready for the studio, stage, or home collection.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

This is the kind of Telecaster players end up building after owning several others. The Brad Paisley La Brea pickups deliver classic Tele twang, snap, and warmth while the upgraded hardware and professional fretwork make the instrument feel far more expensive than it is.

If you’re looking for a lightweight Telecaster with premium upgrades, excellent playability, and a unique custom look, this one checks all the boxes.