Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar, Prototype White

The Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster pays tribute to the earliest days of one of the most influential electric guitars ever made. First introduced as the Broadcaster, Fender’s groundbreaking solidbody design was rebranded as the Telecaster in 1951, and the rest is history. With its straightforward construction, bright, punchy tone, and unmatched reliability, the Telecaster became the go-to instrument for artists like Keith Richards, Johnny Greenwood, and Waylon Jennings. This model faithfully recreates the 1951 Telecaster, delivering period-accurate features and an unmistakable vintage sound.

Built with an ash body, this guitar provides a strong, resonant foundation with balanced tonal characteristics. The hard rock maple neck, shaped into a substantial 1951 "U" profile, is finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer for an authentic vintage feel. A maple fingerboard with a 7.25-inch radius and 21 vintage-tall frets maintains the classic playability of a true ‘50s Tele. Other period-specific details include the narrow 12th-fret dot spacing and a single Phillips-head screw at the truss rod nut. Pure Vintage single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners ensure smooth and reliable tuning adjustments, while the bone nut enhances sustain and tonal clarity.

A set of Pure Vintage '51 single-coil Telecaster pickups provides the twang, warmth, and dynamic response that defined early rock, country, and blues recordings. The three-way pickup selector switch allows for versatile tonal configurations, while master volume and tone controls offer simple but effective sound shaping. The Pure Vintage three-saddle Telecaster bridge, equipped with brass barrel saddles, maintains accurate intonation and delivers the characteristic snap and resonance of the original design.

Finished in Prototype White gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, the Fender Limited Edition American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster captures a defining moment in guitar history. It includes a vintage-style tweed case.

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