The Fender American Vintage II series perfectly recreates the iconic designs that changed music history. Each guitar in this series is crafted with period - accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, top - notch finishes, and precisely tuned year - specific pickups. It truly captures the real Fender craftsmanship and tone.
Just a year after launching the Broadcaster, Fender had to rename its leading electric guitar due to a legal notice. Inspired by the TV boom, the first blackguard Telecaster came out in 1951 and has been in production ever since. Simple yet revolutionary, the Telecaster made solid - body electric guitars popular and inspired many musicians.
The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster has an ash body in Butterscotch Blonde, giving it the original look and tone. Its '51 “U” - shaped hard rock maple neck is a joy to play, with a 7.25” radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. In line with 1951 production, the 12th fret face - dot spacing is narrow, and there's a single Phillips - head fastener at the truss rod nut. The triple brass saddle bridge, single - line “Fender Deluxe” tuners, and Pure Vintage '51 Telecaster pickups offer classic twang and authentic Fender style.
The American Vintage II guitars are true descendants of the original Fenders. They're made for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel, and are built with the highest quality down to the last screw. This is the purest form of Fender electric guitars.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77 cm)
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot
- Pickups: Pure Vintage '51 Single - Coil Tele (Bridge, Neck)
- Bridge: Pure Vintage 3 - Saddle Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialized
- Pickguard: 1 - Ply Black Phenolic
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges)
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line 'Fender Deluxe'
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Case: Vintage - Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
Using your Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is a breeze. First, make sure your guitar is in tune using the single - line “Fender Deluxe” tuning machines. You can adjust the action and intonation with the triple brass saddle bridge. Plug it into your amplifier, and start playing! Whether you're strumming chords or playing solos, the Pure Vintage '51 Single - Coil Tele pickups will give you that classic Fender twang.
When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar in a dry place. Wipe it down after each use with a soft cloth to remove sweat and dirt. The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish is delicate, so avoid using harsh chemicals on it. Check the strings regularly and change them when they start to sound dull or look worn. The recommended strings are Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges).
For storage, always use the vintage - style tweed case with the crushed red interior that comes with the guitar. This will protect it from dust, scratches, and temperature changes. If you need to adjust the truss rod, do it carefully, and if you're not sure, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
