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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: Select frets were leveled, crowned, and polished. The truss rod and bridge were adjusted. No further work was needed.
The Fender American Original ’50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde is a pure expression of Leo Fender’s original vision, delivering timeless tone and unmistakable feel. Its ash body and gloss nitro lacquer finish produce classic snap, resonance, and airy sustain, while the substantial 1952 “U” neck feels solid and reassuring in the hand. Pure Vintage ’52 Telecaster pickups deliver crisp twang, warm mids, and articulate bite that respond effortlessly to touch. From the brass saddle bridge to period-correct hardware, this USA-made Fender is an inspiring, heritage-rich instrument and a smart long-term investment built to age beautifully and stay musically relevant for decades.
From Fender
The ultimate blue-collar guitar, the Telecaster launched a musical revolution when we released it. Quickly adopted by working guitarists who were enamored with its trend-setting sound, feel and unique style, the Telecaster laid the foundation for modern country, blues and even heavy metal (in Jimmy Page's hands). The American Original '50s Telecaster has all of the authentic Fender touches that made the Telecaster a star of the studio and stage, adding modern feel and pickup switching to this classic guitar.
- Body
- Ash
- Body Finish
- Gloss Lacquer
- Body Shape
- Telecaster®
- Bridge
- 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Saddles
- Bridge Pickup
- Pure Vintage '52 Single-Coil Tele®
- Neck Pickup
- Pure Vintage '52 Single-Coil Tele®
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Color
- Butterscotch Blonde
- Configuration
- SS
- Control Knobs
- Knurled Dome
- Controls
- Master Volume, Master Tone
- Country of Origin
- US
- Dimensions
- 6.40 × 17.50 × 43.80 in
- Fingerboard
- Maple
- Fingerboard Radius
- 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fret Size
- Vintage Tall
- Position Inlays
- Black Dot
- Model Name
- American Original '50s Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde
- Neck Material
- Maple
- Neck Finish
- Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape
- 1952 "U"
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Nut Width
- 1.650" (42 mm)
- Orientation
- Right-Hand
- Pickguard
- 1-Ply Black Phenolic
- Pickup Switching
- 3-Position Blade (1. Bridge, 2. Bridge + Neck, 3. Neck)
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel/Chrome
- Scale Length
- 25.5" (648 mm)
- Series
- American Original
- String Nut
- Bone
- Strings
- Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010–.046 Gauges)
- Truss Rod
- Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
- Tuning Machines
- Pure Vintage Single Line “Fender Deluxe”
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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