The Fender American Original Series guitars blend the classic charm of Fender's legendary guitars from past decades with modern features, components, build technology, and a great feel. Leo Fender's Telecaster was the world's first mass - produced solid - body electric guitar. It made the guitar a mainstream instrument, loved by players for its affordable price, trendy looks, and reliability. Stars like Jimmy Page and Keith Richards used the Telecaster to shape the history of rock 'n' roll. In the 1960s, as the world changed, the Telecaster evolved subtly, especially with the 1964 Telecaster Custom. The Fender American Original '60s Telecaster is based on this model. It has a smooth rosewood fretboard and body binding on the front and back, which is really eye - catching. The 1960s C - shaped neck combined with a modern 9.5' radius fretboard and vintage - style tall frets make lead soloing easier compared to the original '64 model. The Pure Vintage '64 pickups are carefully recreated to produce that authentic woody Tele twang, from the fibre bobbins and Alnico V magnets to the enamel - coated coil wire and cloth - covered output wires. If you're looking for a modern Tele with a classic look, the Fender American Original '60s Telecaster is your top choice.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: Double bound Alder
- Body Colour: Fiesta Red
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Round - Laminated Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 9.5'
- Scale Length: 25.5'
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Dots
- Pickups: 2 x Pure Vintage '64 Alnico - V single coil
- Bridge: 3 - Saddle Vintage - Style, Slotted Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 3 - Ply Eggshell
- Strings: Fender USA 250R NPS, (.010 -.046 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe'
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Using the Fender American Original '60s Telecaster is a breeze. First, make sure your guitar is properly tuned using the tuning machines. The strings are pre - set to a good tension, but you can adjust them according to your playing style. When playing, the smooth rosewood fretboard allows your fingers to glide easily. The pickups can be adjusted to get different tones, whether you're going for a clean sound or a bit of twangy distortion. For the best sound, try different positions on the fretboard and with the pickups. As for maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry and cool place to prevent the wood from warping. Clean the strings regularly with a soft cloth to remove dirt and sweat. You can also use a guitar polish on the body to keep its gloss. When not in use, put it in a guitar case to protect it from scratches and bumps. And remember, avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity. This will keep your guitar in great shape and sounding amazing for years to come.
