Description
The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster takes you back to the dawn of the solid body electric era. In 1951, after a brief stint as the "Broadcaster," Fender's now-iconic design emerged under a new name inspired by the rise of television. Deceptively simple yet truly groundbreaking, the blackguard Telecaster delivered a brand-new playing experience with its solid ash body, timeless aesthetics, and shimmering, twangy tone. Decades later, the Telecaster endures as a genre-spanning favorite, continuing to inspire musicians worldwide.
Faithfully built to vintage specs, this Tele features an ash body finished in Butterscotch Blonde (or the limited edition Prototype White finish). A substantial 1951 "U"-shaped maple neck and 7.25" fingerboard radius offer a comfortable, old-school feel-complete with a narrow 12th-fret face-dot spacing unique to 1951 production. Add to that a trio of brass barrel saddles and a set of Pure Vintage '51 Telecaster pickups, and you've got a guitar that delivers the authentic look, feel, and unmistakable tone of the original. Every detail-from the single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners to the sole Phillips-head fastener at the truss rod nut-captures the essence of Fender's pioneering craftsmanship.
Specifications:
Series: American Vintage II
Body Material: Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, 1951 "U" Profile
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" (184.1 mm) Radius
Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele w/ Brass Barrel Saddles (Serialized)
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Pickups: Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
