Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster
The Fender American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.
Just one year after launching the Broadcaster, Fender received a cease-and-desist telegram from the Fred Gretsch Mfg. Co. and was faced with renaming its flagship electric guitar. Taking inspiration from the booming growth and expansive reach of television, the first blackguard Telecaster rolled off the line in 1951, and the model has been in continuous production ever since. Deceptively simple and totally groundbreaking, the Telecaster brought the solid body electric guitar to the masses, inspiring countless musicians along the way.
The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster features an ash body finished in Butterscotch Blonde to capture the tone and look of the original. The substantial '51 "U"-shaped hard rock maple neck plays like a dream with a 7.25" radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1951, 12th fret face-dot spacing is narrow and the sole Phillips-head fastener on the guitar is at the truss rod nut. The triple brass saddle bridge, single-line "Fender Deluxe" tuners and Pure Vintage '51 Telecaster pickups deliver classic twang and authentic Fender style.
-butterscotch blonde Nitro Lacquer
-Ash body
-7.25" radius 1-piece 1951 "U" maple neck with rolled fingerboard edges
-21 vintage tall frets
-1.65" bone nut
-25.5" scale length
-2 Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele pickups
-3 way blade switch with 1 master volume and 1 tone knob
-Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Telebridge with Brass Barrel Saddles and Serial number
-Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" tuning machines
-includes authentic tweed hard case
for more information:
-call 607-272-2602
-text 607-592-4135
-email info@guitarworks.com
exchange/return policy
At Ithaca Guitar Works, we understand that sometimes a purchase may not meet your expectations. That's why we offer a hassle-free return or exchange policy within a week of delivery. Simply contact us to initiate the return process and ship the guitar back to us in the same condition it was shipped in. Once we receive the guitar, we will promptly issue a refund for your purchase. Our goal is to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase and enjoy playing your new guitar for many years to come.