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Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster – Red Transparent (Crimson Red Transparent)
Model / Item ID: TeleAV263RT (also 0110380838 or 0110380XXX series)
Series: American Vintage II (launched 2022, U.S.-made at Corona, California factory)
Color: Red Transparent (gloss nitrocellulose lacquer over mahogany body – period-correct for certain 1963 Teles) This is a right-handed, 6-string solidbody electric guitar that faithfully recreates the 1963 Telecaster formula. It features year-specific details like clay dot inlays (narrow-spaced at the 12th fret), a 7.25" radius fingerboard, Pure Vintage '63 pickups, and a threaded-steel 3-saddle bridge. Ships with a vintage-style brown hardshell case (orange interior).

Body

• Material: Mahogany (solid, one-piece – provides balanced tone with added warmth and sustain compared to alder models in the same series)
• Shape: Telecaster (single-cutaway)
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Color: Red Transparent (Crimson Red Transparent)
• Style: Solidbody (no chambers or weight relief)

Neck

• Material: 1-piece maple
• Construction: Bolt-on (4-bolt, serialized neck plate)
• Shape: 1963 “C” profile (comfortable vintage feel)
• Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer (body and neck)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Nut Material: Bone
• Truss Rod: Vintage-style butt adjust

Fingerboard

• Material: Round-laminated rosewood (bound on some descriptions; natural color)
• Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm) – authentic 1963 spec for vintage playability
• Inlays: Clay dots (narrow-spaced at 12th fret) + vintage clay side dots
• Frets: 21 vintage tall (nickel silver; dimensions approx. 2-7/16" wide before install, .083" height, .045" crown)

Pickups

• Configuration: SS (two single-coil)
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® (Alnico 5, beveled magnet, north polarity)
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® (Alnico 5, beveled magnet, north polarity)

These deliver the classic 1963 Tele twang: tight lows, balanced mids, sparkling highs, and that signature bite – jangly and smooth with authentic vintage output.

Electronics

• Controls:
• • Master volume (knurled flat-top chrome knob)
  • Master tone (knurled flat-top chrome knob)
• Switching: 3-position blade switch (Position 1: bridge; Position 2: both; Position 3: neck)
• Capacitor: .05μF ceramic
• Wiring: Vintage-style with period-correct components

Hardware

• Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele® with threaded steel barrel saddles (chrome bridge plate and cover included; 4-screw vintage mounting)
• Tuners: Pure Vintage single-line “Fender Deluxe” (nickel/chrome)
• Pickguard: 3-ply parchment (or P/B/P style per parts list)
• Control Knobs / Switch Tip: Knurled flat-top knobs + black top-hat style switch tip
• String Trees: Vintage butterfly
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-style
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/chrome
• Strings (factory): Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel (.010–.046)

Miscellaneous

• Orientation: Right-handed
• Case: Vintage-style brown hardshell case (included)
• Recommended Strings: Fender .010–.046 or similar
• Weight: Typically, 7.5–8.5 lbs (varies by individual guitar; mahogany body contributes to balanced feel)
• Warranty: Limited lifetime (Fender)

Key 1963-Authentic Features

• Clay dot inlays and 7.25" radius for true vintage fretboard feel
• Pure Vintage '63 pickups and 3-saddle threaded-steel bridge
• Nitrocellulose lacquer finish on body and neck
• Mahogany body specifically paired with Red Transparent finish in this series (alder used for Sunburst/Surf Green variants)
• “C”-shape maple neck and bone nut for period-correct comfort and tone

Your reference “eleAV263RT Am Vint 2 '63 Tele MF, Red Trans” matches this exact model (Sweetwater Item ID TeleAV263RT = American Vintage II '63 Tele Red Transparent). Note: The fingerboard is rosewood (not maple); “MF” likely refers to the maple neck or a retailer shorthand. All specs align with standard production—no customs or variations. This guitar is prized for its accurate recreation of mid-1960s Tele tone and playability while using modern manufacturing consistency.