The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline captures the feel and tone of the second-generation Thinline models that first hit full production in 1972. Built with a semi-hollow ash body and the distinctive pearloid pickguard layout, this version brings the classic Thinline look together with the thicker, punchier voice of Fender’s original Wide-Range humbuckers.

To recreate the authentic Wide-Range sound, Fender brought back CuNiFe magnets, an essential part of the original pickup design. With a 1972 “C”-shape maple neck, vintage-style 7.25" radius, vintage tall frets, and period-correct hardware including a 3-bolt Micro-Tilt neck plate and bullet truss rod, this model stays true to the era while delivering the playability and resonance that made these Thinlines so popular.

Highlights

• Semi-hollow ash body for resonance and reduced weight
• Authentic CuNiFe Wide-Range humbuckers for true vintage Thinline tone
• 1972 “C” neck profile with 7.25" radius maple fingerboard
• Vintage-correct 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt and bullet truss rod
• Pure Vintage 6-saddle string-through bridge with bent steel saddles

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Semi-Hollow Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Pickguard: 4-Ply Aged White Pearloid

Neck

• Neck Material: 1-Piece Maple
• Neck Profile: 1972 “C”
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25” (184.1 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Scale Length: 25.5” (64.77 cm)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650” (42 mm)
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender “F” Stamped

Hardware

• Bridge: Pure Vintage 6-Saddle String-Through Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Authentic CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucking
• Bridge Pickup: Authentic CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucking
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
• Position 1: Bridge Pickup
• Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
• Position 3: Neck Pickup

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010–.046)
  
• Case: Vintage-Style Black Case with Orange Interior
  

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