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The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster represents the start of the electric guitar journey – and everything that has made the Telecaster one of the most beloved instruments ever made. Equipped with gorgeous pure vintage ’51 single-coil Tele pickups, you’ll be able to achieve that vintage Telecaster twang with warmth in abundance, especially from the neck pickup. On the bridge, you’ll find a more direct attack and pluckier tones which work with the brightness of the maple neck for a versatile sonic performance.
For many guitarists out there, you simply can't beat the Telecaster sound - and this is the grandfather of all the Telecasters. It sounds magnificent. Highly responsive to the dynamics of your playing, the tone of this guitar can be moulded to fit your taste through the master tone, master volume and 3-way pickup selector - helping you find your own unique voice.
Built by the best
The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is complete with a 3-saddle vintage bridge, which features brass steel saddles that work in tandem with the bone nut and Fender Deluxe single line tuning pegs to deliver an enhanced tuning stability – so you can focus on your performance. What's more, these key components also work together to hold a comfortable and fully adjustable action over the fingerboard - eliminating any strain while playing. The neck itself is designed into a comfortable 1951 “U” profile and finished with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer that will allow you to glide between the 21 frets with ease, so you can find the right note at the right time - every time.
Luxurious playability
The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is built using meticulously selected tonewoods for a natural and truly luxurious sound. Featuring a gorgeous ash body that holds a magnificent resonance as well as guaranteeing a tonal richness that excels in the mid-range, at both high and low outputs. Every element of a vintage Fender instrument is carefully selected to ensure playing perfection - and the wood used to build the guitar is one of the most important ingredients in the recipe.
The neck and fretboard are made from rift sawn maple, delivering a sturdy performance that will withstand even the most intense sessions. It also brings a clarity and brightness to the tone that thrives with a high-end sparkle, perfect for those lead and solo parts. The great thing about these kinds of tonewoods is that, over time and as they lose moisture, them and the sound they put out matures. This means that you’ll be rewarded with tonal development over time and multiple uses, for a truly vintage sound like no other – and one which is simply impossible to fake.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 1951 “U”
- Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Inlays: Black Dot
- Frets: 21
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Nut Material: Bone
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele w/ Brass Barrel Saddles
- Bridge Cover: Chrome, Included
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
- Hardware Finish: Nickel / Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line
- Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage ’51 Single-Coil Tele
- Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage ’51 Single-Coil Tele
- Controls: Master Tone, Master Volume, 3-Way Pickup Switch
- Code: 110312850