The Fender American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate recreation of the revolutionary guitar designs that changed the face of music history. These guitars are crafted with period - correct bodies, necks, and hardware, high - end finishes, and precisely voiced, year - specific pickups. Each instrument truly captures the authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
Just one year after the launch of the Broadcaster, Fender had to rename its flagship electric guitar due to a cease - and - desist notice. Inspired by the growth of television, the first blackguard Telecaster came out in 1951 and has been in production ever since. With its deceptively simple yet groundbreaking design, the Telecaster made solid - body electric guitars popular among musicians worldwide.
The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster features an ash body in Butterscotch Blonde, which perfectly mimics the look and tone of the original. The 1951 “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 deliver classic twang and true Fender style.
The American Vintage II series guitars are direct descendants of the original Fenders, built for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel. They are made with top - notch quality down to the last screw, representing 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, tune it up using the single - line “Fender Deluxe” tuning machines. You can strum chords or play single notes on the 21 - fret maple fingerboard. The Pure Vintage '51 Single - Coil Tele pickups at the bridge and neck give you a great range of tones, so you can experiment to find your favorite sound.
When it comes to maintenance, keep your guitar clean. Use a soft cloth to wipe off dust and fingerprints after each use. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the ash body and the nitrocellulose lacquer finish. If you notice any loose parts, like the triple brass saddle bridge, have a professional guitar technician check it out.
For the strings, change them regularly. The Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings work great with this guitar, and they'll give you a bright, clear sound. Also, make sure to store your guitar in the vintage - style tweed case when you're not using it to protect it from scratches and other damage.
