Up for sale, a 2019 Fender American Original ‘50s Telecaster in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original tweed hardshell case, CoA, serialized hangtags and case candy. A short-lived and now discontinued spin on the early '50s "Blackguard" Telecaster platform, this Fender is stunningly well-executed, with a Butterscotch Blonde nitro lacquer finish, Pure Vintage '52 pickups and modern three-way switching, a vintage-correct U-shaped neck profile carve and a modern 9 1/2" fretboard radius.

Tonewoods include an ash body and one-piece maple neck, this Tele cuts and twangs with the best, delivering plenty of sparkling sonic authority in every pickup position. The Pure Vintage ‘52 single coils feature Alnico 3 magnet construction, black fiber bobbins, and flush-mounted pole pieces: from chewy bridge position bite to bell-like neck pickup chime, this Tele covers all the essential tonal bases, with great clarity, midrange cut, and focused treble articulation. Weighing 8lbs 9oz, this American Original ‘50s Tele has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: "1952 U," measuring .890” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Maple, modern 9 1/2” radius
• Frets: Vintage Tall, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1.650”, bone
• Tuners: Pure Vintage Fender Deluxe single-line
• Factory Markings: Neck heel dated May 25, 2019, Heel/pocket date stamped June, 2019

Body Specs:

• Wood: Ash
• Pickups: Pure Vintage ‘52 single coil x2
• Harness: CTS 250k pots
• Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with brass barrel saddles and “ashtray” cover, dome-top knurled knobs, all flathead screws
• Plastics: Five-screw “blackguard” one-ply matte black phenolic pickguard, ‘50s-style switch tip
• Serialization: V19-prefix stamp on bridge

The gloss Butterscotch Blonde “flash coat” nitro lacquer finish is extremely clean, with cosmetic wear limited to a very small ding on the back edge adjacent to the output jack, mild pick scuffing along the strum path (primarily constrained to the guard) and just a few faint scratches on top and back. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original G&G Deluxe tweed hardshell case is included, along with the CoA, all hangtags and case candy.