All original. Much sought-after Chinese production version (better quality and parts than the current Indonesia-made versions):

• “Early Chinese-made models (often with "CGR" serial numbers) are considered top-tier for Squier, sometimes rivaling Mexican Fender quality”

**NO TRADES**
**NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS** 

NOTES/DEFECTS:

• Some typical surface scratches for a 17-year-old guitar
• one very significant ding THROUGH THE FINISH in the upper bout. See the last photo.
• No case or gig bag (Did not come with one). This is a guitar only
• Weight (based on my wife’s food scale): 7lbs 13 oz
• Serial number intentionally obscured in photos.
• I'm not a store and I don't want to play any games. If you're super exacting and nitpicky, skip my listings.

Sale Terms

• No trades
• No returns or refunds
• Sales conducted exclusively through Reverb
• No side deals or off-platform negotiations

Shipping

• I ship exclusively through Reverb via UPS.
• No shipping via FedEx, DHL, USPS (etc.).

I'm not a store and I don't want to play any games. If you're super exacting and nitpicky, please skip my listings.

Reference verbiage from the web:

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Key Features & Specifications (2009 Model)

• Body: Lightweight Pine, usually finished in a slightly transparent Vintage Blonde that shows the grain.
• Neck: 1-piece Maple, "C" shape, with a high-gloss, vintage-tint finish.
• Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" radius, with 21 medium-jumbo frets.
• Pickups: Custom-designed Alnico 3 single-coils.
• Bridge: Vintage-style string-through-body with 3 brass barrel saddles.
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome with vintage-style tuning machines.
• Pickguard: 1-ply Black. 

Key Aspects & Value

• Initial Production Quality: Early Chinese-made models (often with "CGR" serial numbers) are considered top-tier for Squier, sometimes rivaling Mexican Fender quality.
• Sound: Known for a bright, articulate, and twangy tone, typical of 1950s Telecasters.
• Value: Generally valued in the $259–$400+ range, depending on condition.
• "Modified" Potential: Many, like the 2009 example, are excellent platforms for modifications, such as upgraded pickups or electronics.
• Feel: The neck is often described as a slim-to-medium "C" profile with a, at times, sticky gloss finish.