The SQOE SETL550 blends classic Tele form with modern features — Basswood body with glossy Cherry Red finish, roasted maple fretboard, punchy P-90 pickups and a Wilkinson WOT01 bridge for reliable sustain and tuning. 24 frets and concise controls (1 Vol / 1 Tone / 3-way) make it stage and studio ready.
Top: Basswood
Back & Sides: Basswood
Pickguard: 3-ply White
Shape: Telecaster Model
Inlay: Black Dot
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Roasted Maple
Neck Profile: Slim C
Number of Frets: 24
Nut & Saddle: Nu Bone
Nut Width: 42 mm
Scale Length: 648 mm
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Truss Rod: Double Action Truss Rod
Bridge: Wilkinson WOT01 (Chrome)
Bridge Type: 2-Point Tremolo – SQOE Tremolo System
Tuning Machines: SQOE Vintage
Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
Strings: Factory Standard
Configuration: HSS Alnico 5 — 1 Humbucker, 2 x Single Coils
Pickups: P-90S (as specified) / HSS alternatives noted
Controls: 1 Volume, 2 Tone
Toggle Switch: 3-Way
Switching: 5-Way / 1 Mini Coil Split (if applicable)
Finish: Gloss (Cherry Red)
Accessories: Tremolo Arm + Allen Key
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
P-90s offer warm mids, bite and clear single-note definition — fuller than single-coils and more immediate than humbuckers. Great for blues, rock and indie tones.
Yes — the Basswood body with roasted maple fretboard, 24 frets and Wilkinson WOT01 bridge provide balanced tone, sustain and reliable intonation for recording and live gigs.
Ensure proper string stretch after fitting, keep mounting screws tight, and check intonation/screw height periodically. Clean and lubricate contact points if needed.
Ships with factory standard strings. Replace every 6–8 weeks depending on play frequency and sweat/corrosion exposure for best tone.
Yes — the SETL550 uses standard routing and wiring, so pickups and electronics can be upgraded or swapped by a tech or luthier.
Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth after use, avoid direct sunlight and store in a case. Use guitar polish designed for gloss finishes for occasional cleaning.
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