Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster, Maple Fingerboard, Prototype White Overview
The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster in Prototype White is a faithful reissue of the original solid-body electric guitar that revolutionized music. Its ash body, finished in a striking Prototype White, offers a resonant and balanced tone, while the nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to breathe, enhancing its natural resonance.
The substantial '51 “U”-shaped hard rock maple neck provides a comfortable grip, true to the original design. The 7.25-inch radius maple fingerboard with vintage tall frets offers a familiar playing experience for enthusiasts of vintage instruments.
Equipped with Pure Vintage '51 Telecaster pickups, this guitar delivers the classic Tele twang and bite, capturing the authentic sound of the era. The traditional control layout includes a master volume and tone knob, along with a three-way pickup selector switch, offering a range of tonal options suitable for various musical styles.
The hardware features a triple brass saddle bridge, providing accurate intonation and a vintage aesthetic. Vintage-style tuning machines ensure reliable tuning stability and contribute to the instrument’s classic appearance.
Aesthetically, the Prototype White finish offers a unique and timeless look, setting it apart from traditional color options. The nitrocellulose lacquer not only enhances the visual appeal but also contributes to the instrument’s rich tonal characteristics by allowing the wood to resonate more freely.
- Body Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Material : Ash
- Body Shape : Telecaster®
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece : Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
- Bridge Mounting : 4-Screw Vintage-Style
- Bridge Pickup : Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele®
- Bridge : Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialized
- Case/Gig Bag : Vintage-Style Tweed (Crushed Red Interior)
- Color : Prototype White
- Configuration : SS
- Control Knobs : Knurled Dome
- Controls : Master Volume, Master Tone
- Fingerboard Material : Maple
- Fingerboard Radius : 7.25" (184.1 mm)
- Fret Size : Vintage Tall
- Hardware Finish : Nickel/Chrome
- Headstock : Telecaster®
- Neck Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material : 1-Piece Maple
- Neck Pickup : Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele®
- Neck Plate : 4-Bolt
- Neck Shape : 1951 "U"
- Number of Frets : 21
- Nut Material : Bone
- Nut Width : 1.650" (42 mm)
- Orientation : Right-Hand
- Pickguard : 1-Ply Black Phenolic
- Position Inlays : Black Dot
- Strings : Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
- Style : 2 Single-Coil
- Subtype : Electric Guitars
- Switching : 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Truss Rod Nut : Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Truss Rod : Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
- Tuning Machines : Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"