Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard - Butterscotch Blonde
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
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Description
Just one year after launching the Broadcaster, Fender received a cease-and-desist telegram from the Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co. and was faced with renaming its flagship electric guitar. Taking inspiration from the booming growth and expansive reach of television, the first blackguard Telecaster rolled off the line in 1951, and the model has been in continuous production ever since. Deceptively simple and totally groundbreaking, the Telecaster brought the solid body electric guitar to the masses, inspiring countless musicians along the way.
The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster features an ash body finished in Butterscotch Blonde to capture the tone and look of the original. The substantial '51 "U"-shaped hard rock maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1951, 12th fret face-dot spacing is narrow and the sole Phillips-head fastener on the guitar is 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 authentic Fender style.
Series: American Vintage II
Body Material: Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: 1-Piece Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Position Inlays: Black Dot
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialized
PICKUPS:
Neck: Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele®
Bridge: Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
Specs
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | Butterscotch Blonde |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body Material: | Ash |
| Body Shape: | Telecaster |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | Fender Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele w/ Brass Barrel Saddles |
| Bridge Type: | Fixed |
| Case/Gigbag: | Vintage Style Hardshell Included |
| Controls: | 1 Volume + 1 Tone |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Features: | Knurled Dome Knobs |
| Fingerboard: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Dots - Black |
| Fret Profile: | Vintage Tall |
| Fretboard Radius: | 7.25" / 184 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel / Chrome |
| Included: | Chrome Bridge Cover |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | 1-Piece Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1951 "U" |
| Number of Frets: | 21 |
| Number of Pickups: | 2 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Fender Pure Vintage 51 Tele |
| Pickup Configuration: | SS |
| Pickup Type: | Single Coil(s) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| String Gauge: | Fender 250R .010-.046 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 3-Way Blade Switch |
| Tailpiece: | String-Through-Body |
| Tuning Machines: | Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe |
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Reviews
My last Fender Telecaster!
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I have been grinning from ear to ear ever since I brought this instrument home, and all my other guitars(20+)have been gathering dust; it’s that enjoyable to play. I was initially concerned about the thick 50’s neck, as all my other Tele’s had more modern, slimmer necks, but didn’t they just get it right the first time! The neck feels substantial in my hands, but not cumbersome or difficult to work with; the larger size actually feels more supportive, and creates less fatigue in my fretting hand(common for me, after hand surgery), and I find I am able to play for longer periods of time, more comfortably.
And the look; well, pure 1950’s black guard. Simply a beautiful instrument to look at, to play, and to hear.
This guitar will be the centrepiece of my collection for many years to come, and I highly recommend you head to your local store and check it out for yourself today.
Une vraie vintage abordable!
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Fabulous Guitar
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THE ONE I'D SAVE IF THE HOUSE WENT ON FIRE
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Top Notch Guitar
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This guitar needs no introduction.
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Old Gibson player
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard - Butterscotch Blonde | 775213 |
