The Fender® American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate re - creation of the revolutionary guitar designs that changed the face of musical history. Each instrument in this series is crafted with era - appropriate bodies, necks, and hardware, high - end finishes, and precisely - tuned, year - specific pickups. This captures the true spirit of Fender's traditional craftsmanship and unique tone. The Telecaster® Thinline made its debut in July 1968. Its semi - hollow design was a smart solution to make light guitars from heavy ash. In late '71, it was redesigned with a pair of Wide - Range humbucking pickups on a reshaped curvy pearloid pickguard. The upgraded second - generation Telecaster Thinline had its full - scale production in 1972. It was Fender's first six - string guitar with humbucking pickups and the first Tele® with six adjustable bridge saddles. The American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster® Thinline perfectly replicates the classic tone and feel of the original. This guitar features a 'C' - shaped hard rock maple neck, a 7.25” radius fingerboard, and vintage tall frets, making it a joy to play. To recreate the authentic Wide - Range humbucking pickups, CuNiFe magnets are used, a key element for recreating the original sound. In line with the 1972 production style, it comes with a 'Bullet' style truss rod nut, a three - bolt neck plate with Micro - Tilt™ mechanism, “F” stamped tuners, and a 6 - saddle string - through - body hardtail with bent steel saddles. The American Vintage II series guitars are direct descendants of the original Fenders. They are built for players who appreciate vintage Fender tone and feel, with unparalleled quality in every detail. These are the purest form of Fender electric guitars, truly the stuff of legends. Specifications: Body Shape: Telecaster®; Body Material: Semi - Hollow Ash; Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane; Neck Profile: 1972 'C'; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm); No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Tall Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot Inlays; Pickups: Authentic CuNiFe Wide - Range Humbucking (Bridge), Authentic CuNiFe Wide - Range Humbucking (Neck); Bridge: Pure Vintage 6 - Saddle String - Through Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles; Pickguard: 4 - Ply Aged White Pearloid; Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406; Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Case: Vintage - Style Black (Orange Interior).
Using your Fender American Vintage II 1972 Thinline Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure your guitar is properly tuned using the “F” stamped tuning machines. When you're ready to play, the “C” - shaped neck and vintage tall frets provide a comfortable grip. The wide - range humbucking pickups give you a rich and powerful sound. You can experiment with different pickups by adjusting the controls to find your perfect tone. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in the vintage - style black case with an orange interior when not in use. This will protect it from dust and potential damage. Wipe down the body regularly with a soft cloth to keep the gloss polyurethane finish looking great. Check the strings periodically, and replace them when they start to lose their tone or show signs of wear. The 6 - saddle string - through - body hardtail with bent steel saddles helps keep your guitar in tune, but you might want to give it a quick check after each playing session. Also, be gentle with the 'Bullet' style truss rod nut and the three - bolt neck plate with Micro - Tilt™ mechanism. If you notice any issues with the tuning or the overall performance of your guitar, it's a good idea to take it to a professional guitar technician for a check - up.
