Description

This limited-edition Squier Bullet Telecaster pays tribute to the guitar that launched the electric revolution: the Fender Telecaster. Guitar Center recommends this Bullet model for new players who want the layout of the ‘50s classic, designed by Fender at an entry-level price. The body shape is iconic. The 21-fret fingerboard and dual pickups are faithful to the original configuration. The limited-edition finish is retro all the way. This guitar has hardly changed since the ‘50s, and thanks to Squier, it’s now accessible to all.

Squier Bullet Telecaster Limited Edition Main Features

  • Vintage-style Tele, 100% designed by Fender
  • Maple C-shape neck with Indian Laurel fingerboard and throwback 21-fret design
  • Two single-coil Tele pickups, laid out like the original, with a 3-way switch
  • Limited-edition finish gives the look of a classic electric guitar

Throwback Tele Designed by Fender

As the first commercial electric guitar from Leo Fender, the Tele holds a special place in nearly all genres of popular music. That’s why the design has stayed the same for decades. This Squier Bullet gives modern players a chance to start the same way so many greats did, with electronics and body shape that mirror the original.

Maple Neck With Indian Laurel Fingerboard and Old-School Fret Layout

Finished in satin for better grip, the comfortable C-shaped Tele neck is perfect for learning to play electric guitar. It’s made from 100% maple, long used by Fender for Tele and Strat models. The fingerboard adds Indian laurel tonewood to the mix, finished naturally to show off the attractive wood grain. The frets are kept to 21 for authenticity.

Clear, Simple Electronics That Made the Tele Famous

This Squier Bullet has the same dual single-coil layout from the original Tele. The bridge pickup is angled and open. The neck pickup is horizontal and covered. The simple 3-way switch can isolate either pickup or play both at once. This simple formula was the foundation that led to countless variations on the electric guitar. There is no better option for a beginner who wants great sound, clear controls and real pedigree.

Limited-Edition Finish Inspired by Vintage Guitars

To match the old-school layout, this limited-edition Squier Bullet Tele features a bold, elegant retro finish. It’s attractive but not flashy, just like the guitar itself. Beginners can play it anywhere with confidence.
Squier Bullet Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Surf Green
Squier Bullet Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Surf Green
Squier Bullet Telecaster Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Surf Green

Features

  • Maple neck with C-shaped profile
  • 21-fret Indian laurel fingerboard
  • 2 single-coil Telecaster pickups with three-way switching
  • Vintage-inspired 6-saddle bridge
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Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solidbody
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Polyurethane
Fretboard
  • Material: Indian Laurel
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.65" (42 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Standard Single-Coil Tele 
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Standard Single-Coil Tele 
  • Brand: Squier
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 6-saddle vintage-style
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Slim (42 mm) Body Profile, Traditional Tele Headstock Shape, White Dot Position Inlays
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

Reviews

4.5

146 Reviews

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Not your father's Bullet!

Great entry-level guitar. Made in Indonesia: significantly higher quality than the Chinese Affinity model Squiers. Fit and finish are beautiful. Nice tone,comfortable neck. Body has a humbucker cavity behind the neck pickup for you modders out there. Very good tuners , unlike the Bullets of old. Great value for the money.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

1

Bad Service, Bad quality, Not for beginner

If you buy this guitar with the idea of giving it to a beginner don't bother. I bought this guitar hoping to get a cheap but authentic fender product to upgrade. I've read a ton of reviews and watched countless videos on this subject only to be disappointed and feeling scammed. I ordered this online and upon pulling it out of the box scratched my hand on the frets, if i were a child this probably would have drawn blood. So I headed back to Guitar Center, i was greeted by no one, when I found 2 employees and asked for help I was ignored until they were finished talking. So I told him what my problem was and asked if i could try one of the other telecasters from the back. Out of 4 that they had in stock all of them had glaring fret issues one was so bad the employee wouldn't even pull it out of the box. I requested a refund for the product and the manager walked me over to a non fender product and tried to sell me a different guitar for 3 times the price. I explained to him that i wanted to buy a cheaper model guitar and make various upgrades to it myself but I did expect the cheap guitar to at least not cut my hand. He then explained to me that they sold hundreds of those per week and they were all like that, then he offered to sell me a complete guitar setup and explained to me that they always recommend setups on these "cheaper" guitars. Also the ones he put on display all had to go to the guitar tech for 30-45 minutes for a fret job. This is misleading, especially for a new guitar player. He then offered me the telecaster on display as a replacement which had decent enough frets. But scratches all over it where it had been on display. I declined and waited at the register to process my return. the manager then decided that flirting with his coworker was more important than processing my refund. after staring at him for a few minutes waiting for service I finally just spoke up and asked to get this going. he acted annoyed and started my refund. After which he lectured me on how to shop for a guitar "next time find one of us and we will make sure you find the right guitar without so many glaring issues" No next time for me pal.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing116
  2. Jamming101
  3. Recording49
  4. Small Venues44
  5. School Bands21
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz28
  2. Craftsmanship12
  3. Flat Sound2
  4. Poor Pick Up2
  5. Body cracked1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced74
  2. Novice46
  3. Professional Musician16
  4. Child5
Pros
  1. Good Feel124
  2. Fun To Play119
  3. Good Tone104
  4. Good Pick Up75
  5. Solid Electronics69
  • Great guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAndrew

    fromCleveland Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Perfect color and shape 10/10 guitar #sweepstakes

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAndrew

    fromCleveland Ohio

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Everything about this guitar is perfect from color to shape to price. Super happy about the purchase.

  • Quality Control?????

    1

    submitted2 years ago

    byT

    fromLittle Rock, AR

    I was using the guitar for about two weeks and since I like to keep things clean, I finally peeled off the film on the pickguard. To my surprise, there were two layers, and then as I peeled off the second layer, there were 2 dark red stains AND 3 black spots of DUST on the pickguard which I thought was going to come off with the film. But it was not scratchable, polishable, or removable. And I really tried but there is no third layer of film on it. It is literally on the top coat or whatever material it is. Where is the quality control??? Just disappointed:(

  • Broken body, easy fix

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJon

    fromSpring Valley, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The price should have been made a little bit lower though. I love the ebony fingerboard, and the tone is like my 1976 telecaster. I tried out a telecaster about three years ago, which was made in Mexico, and it really sounded bad. The body felt like it was made out of Balsawood, and the tone was horrible. This one had a good tone. I came back after one day and tried this out on a 5150, it sounded just like I expected, so I figured it wasn't that bad of a purchase.

  • Bad Service, Bad quality, Not for beginner

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byJeremy

    fromLexington, KY

    If you buy this guitar with the idea of giving it to a beginner don't bother. I bought this guitar hoping to get a cheap but authentic fender product to upgrade. I've read a ton of reviews and watched countless videos on this subject only to be disappointed and feeling scammed. I ordered this online and upon pulling it out of the box scratched my hand on the frets, if i were a child this probably would have drawn blood. So I headed back to Guitar Center, i was greeted by no one, when I found 2 employees and asked for help I was ignored until they were finished talking. So I told him what my problem was and asked if i could try one of the other telecasters from the back. Out of 4 that they had in stock all of them had glaring fret issues one was so bad the employee wouldn't even pull it out of the box. I requested a refund for the product and the manager walked me over to a non fender product and tried to sell me a different guitar for 3 times the price. I explained to him that i wanted to buy a cheaper model guitar and make various upgrades to it myself but I did expect the cheap guitar to at least not cut my hand. He then explained to me that they sold hundreds of those per week and they were all like that, then he offered to sell me a complete guitar setup and explained to me that they always recommend setups on these "cheaper" guitars. Also the ones he put on display all had to go to the guitar tech for 30-45 minutes for a fret job. This is misleading, especially for a new guitar player. He then offered me the telecaster on display as a replacement which had decent enough frets. But scratches all over it where it had been on display. I declined and waited at the register to process my return. the manager then decided that flirting with his coworker was more important than processing my refund. after staring at him for a few minutes waiting for service I finally just spoke up and asked to get this going. he acted annoyed and started my refund. After which he lectured me on how to shop for a guitar "next time find one of us and we will make sure you find the right guitar without so many glaring issues" No next time for me pal.

  • This is a great product

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byAidan

    fromSarasota, FL

    This guitar feels nice, has a nice color, just feels good to play. Thanks justin for helping me out with the guitar and other things

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byDon

    fromToms River, NJ

    Is it "String Through"?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar is not a string through.
  • asked byAndrew

    fromPeabody MA.

    Can I get this guitar in a left hand version?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no...This would be the closest....."Squier Affinity Series Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Left-Handed Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde"
  • asked byShawn

    fromCoulumbus, NJ

    What genre of music is this guitar for? Im looking for a cheap neo soul electric

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar could be used for any genre of music.
  • asked byNyla

    fromArlington, Va

    Where is this guitar made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar was made in Indonesia.
  • asked byTim

    fromOklahoma

    Is this actually in stock? Many sites say it is, until checkout, then come to find out it is back ordered.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact our Customer Service agents to get an updated Back Order time frame
  • asked byChristian

    fromvan nuys 91405

    how does the trade in work for guitars and is it possible if I am able to trade in one of my guitars for one of the guitars on clearance or I think the price dropped a bit

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact your local store for specific inquiries regarding trade ins
  • asked byChaddy

    fromnorthern Ca

    Is this a Bass guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is not a bass guitar. This is a standard 6 string electric guitar.
  • asked byDian

    fromLeicester, MA

    I bought my granddaughter a Bullet Telecaster Limited Edition Electric Guitar Surf Green and I was wondering what case would go well with that? Not too expensive but something that will protect the guitar.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see the "Musician's Gear MGMEG Molded ABS Electric Guitar Case". It's a great case.
  • asked byMike

    fromWashington State

    Does the Fender Bullet Squire Tele have a C neck or a D neck

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar has a C shaped neck.
  • asked byMeg

    fromAustin

    What strings to use

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It ships with Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)