1989 Fender '52 reissue Telecaster - ex John Squire
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Summary
Model: '52 Reissue Telecaster
Year: 1989
Finish: Aged Blonde
Modifications: See description
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Maple
Body Wood: Ash
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: 56-58 Kluson
Pickups: 1950s
Hardware: See description
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.3
Neck Depth 1: 21.4
Neck Depth 12: 22.2
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1989 Fender '52 reissue Telecaster - ex John Squire
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1989 Fender '52 reissue Telecaster - ex John Squire
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Stunning, Clive Brown refin Blackguard Telecaster, owned and used by John Squire, founding member/guitarist of The Stone Roses and The Seahorses. This guitar comes with full written provenance and was owned and used by John from the mid-1990s through to 2022, on stage, in the studio and on screen.
It was used to record several Seahorses tracks including "Blinded by the Sun", "Round the Universe", and "Happiness Is Eggshaped"—and features prominently in the official video for Blinded by the Sun (linked in the listing). For fans of John Squire and '90s British guitar culture, it doesn’t get better than this!
The guitar comes with a signed letter of provenance from John Squire, along with a letter from Martin Herbert, his long-time guitar tech of over 30 years and one of the instrument’s prior owners. Photographs of both Martin and John holding the guitar are included as part of the package.
As for the guitar itself firstly it looks superb. The relic'ing and discolouration to the finish is second to none, and it won't come as a surprise that it was done by Clive Brown. With 35 years now under its belt it's developed an even more convincing patina. The Ash body and Maple neck are from a '52 reissue Fender Tele but the components are a mix of vintage Fender and aged reproduction.
Tuners are '56-'58 Single Line Klusons, the bridge plate is correct and of Nocaster period with serial number 0313, pickups are '50s as is the switch and switch tip. The volume pot dates to '65 and the tone pot is period correct of Clarostat manufacture. All other parts are aged repro.
It plays and feels like a well-worn Tele. It's lightweight, resonant, has a really comfortable medium C neck profile with fairly soft shoulders - overall it's an excellent guitar to play. The pickups deliver that punchy attack and pleasant jangle typical of John Squire’s rhythm and lead work during his Seahorses era.
This is a rare opportunity to own a guitar with genuine artist provenance, documented use on recordings and video, and loaded with tone and character. Whether you’re a collector of British rock memorabilia, a John Squire fan, or just someone looking for a killer Tele with rock n roll pedigree—this is a great choice!
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Summary
Model: '52 Reissue Telecaster
Year: 1989
Finish: Aged Blonde
Modifications: See description
Case: OHSC
Fingerboard: Maple
Body Wood: Ash
Neck Wood: Maple
Tuners: 56-58 Kluson
Pickups: 1950s
Hardware: See description
Neck Profile: Medium C
Nut Width: 41.3
Neck Depth 1: 21.4
Neck Depth 12: 22.2
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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