If you're not familiar with the 2013-2017 American Vintage series, they are probably the finest reissues to come out of the Fender factory's non-Custom Shop line. Top quality woods, close attention to detail, and thin nitro finishes without an undercoat. This is a great blackguard-style Tele, nice and light at 7lbs 4oz with a swamp ash body and super-comfortable maple U neck, and in great cosmetic condition considering its age and the thin finish. It's been played but taken care of, with numerous minor scratches and scuffs in the clear coat, but only a couple small chips through to the wood (one at the neck joint, and the other on the lower bout, both pictured). 

This one has a couple premium upgrades. Most notable is a professional refret; I had the original tiny vintage-style frets replaced with 6105s. Maple necks are pricier to refret, and the job ran about $550. It plays beautiful, with the bigger frets facilitating deep bends. The bridge pickup was upgraded to a Custom Shop Nocaster for a little more midrange and bass (the original bridge pickup is also included), and the tone control is wired to a Mojotone oil capacitor. 

The original hardshell case includes much of the original candy, including strap, cable, polish cloth, ashtray bridge cover, and even much of the original paperwork. Sold as-is, all sales final.

Listed10 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • American Vintage '52 Telecaster
Finish
  • Butterscotch Blonde
Categories
Year
  • 2010 - 2017
Made In
  • United States
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Nut Width
  • 1.65"
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Body Material
  • Ash
Model Family
Series
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • String-Through
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Body Shape
  • T-Style
Color Family
  • Yellow
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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