The Fender American Vintage II series offers an incredibly accurate reimagining of the revolutionary designs that changed the music world. Each instrument in this series is crafted with era - specific bodies, necks, and hardware, high - end finishes, and precisely tuned, year - specific pickups. It truly captures the real Fender craftsmanship and tone. The Telecaster Custom was one of Fender's early ventures into using humbucking pickups. It has a 3 - way toggle on the upper bout and dual volume and tone controls on a sleek, elongated pickguard. The American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom recreates the classic tone and feel of the original. This guitar features a Wide Range humbucking pickup at the neck and a Pure Vintage '77 single - coil Tele pickup at the bridge. To get the authentic Wide - Range humbucking sound, we brought back CuNiFe magnets, out of production since 1981. It plays like a charm with a '77 “C” - shape hard rock maple neck, a 7.25” radius maple fingerboard, and vintage tall frets. Other features include a 6 - slotted steel barrel saddles Tele bridge, “F” stamped tuners, a 'Bullet' style truss rod nut, and a three - bolt neck plate with Micro - Tilt mechanism. The American Vintage II series guitars are direct descendants of the original Fenders, made for players who love vintage Fender tone and feel, and built with top - notch quality. These are the purest form of Fender electric guitars. Specifications: Body Shape: Telecaster; Body Material: Alder; Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane; Neck Profile: 1977 'C'; Fretboard Material: Maple; Fretboard Radius: 7.25' (184.1mm); Scale Length: 25.5' (64.77mm); No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Tall Frets; Fretboard Inlays: Black Dot Inlays; Pickups: Pure Vintage '77 Single - Coil Tele (Bridge), Authentic CuNiFe Wide - Range Humbucking (Neck); Bridge: Pure Vintage 6 - Saddle Tele with Slotted Steel Barrel Saddles; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Black/White/Black; 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 this Fender American Vintage II 1977 Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure the guitar is properly tuned using the “F” stamped tuners. You can adjust the tone and volume with the dual controls on the pickguard. The 3 - way toggle lets you switch between different pickup sounds. When you're done playing, put the guitar back in its vintage - style black case with an orange interior. For maintenance, keep the guitar in a dry place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe the strings after each use to keep them in good condition. You can also use a soft cloth to clean the body and fretboard. Check the truss rod periodically to ensure the neck is straight. If you're not sure about any adjustments, it's best to take it to a professional guitar technician.
