The first instruments to bear the Squier name were introduced in 1982, answering the call for true Fender designs at accessible prices. The Squier "40th Anniversary" collection celebrates the 40-year journey of Fender's entry-level brand with special editions of the "Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, Precision Bass" and "Jazz Bass", all available in Gold variants Edition and Vintage Edition. The Squier "40th Anniversary Jazz Bass Vintage Edition" is a moving tribute model packed with a collection of classic features for retro-minded Squier enthusiasts. Featuring aged chrome hardware, anodized aluminum pickguard, a vintage stained maple neck, an engraved anniversary neck plaque, and a satin finish throughout, this "J Bass" honors the legacy of the Squier catalog and its ancestry. Gamer-friendly refinements of this commemorative model include a slim, comfortable “C” shape