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Exploring the American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster | American Vintage || | Fender

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The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster pays tribute to the iconic model that started it all. Available at Guitar Center, this premium electric guitar is painstakingly crafted to capture the look, sound and feel of the original 1951 Telecaster, Fender's first commercially successful electric guitar. Built with a solid ash body and maple neck, the '51 Telecaster produces the twangy, articulated tone that defined the Tele® legend. It features a comfortable 1951 U shaped neck profile, 7.25" fretboard radius and 21 vintage tall frets that facilitate chords and lead lines with equal ease. Powering this ax are a pair of Pure Vintage '51 Telecaster single-coil pickups, which provide the crisp, punchy tone that helped revolutionize popular music. From its vintage style hardware to its Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish, the American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is a spot-on recreation of this seminal Fender classic.

Authentic Specs and Materials for a Vintage-Correct Tone

The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is crafted with the same high-quality components and materials as the original. The Pure Vintage '51 Telecaster pickups are specially voiced to capture the bright, articulate sound of early Telecasters. Combined with the Brass Barrel saddles, master volume and tone controls, this guitar delivers a harmonically complex voice that cuts through any mix.

A Neck Designed for Comfort and Playability

The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster features a one-piece maple neck with a comfortable U shaped profile and a 7.25" fretboard radius. This vintage-style neck offers an ideal balance of thickness and curve, providing hours of fatigue-free playing. The narrow string spacing and low action allow for effortless bends and vibrato. 21 vintage-tall frets make it easy to articulate notes and chords up and down the neck.

A Faithful Recreation of an Iconic Original

From the lacquer finish to the tuning machines, every detail of the American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is meticulously crafted to capture the look and feel of the original '51 model. With its solid ash body, vintage hardware and era-specific pickups, this guitar produces the distinctive twang that defined early rock and roll. Offering supreme playability and tone, the American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster is a must for any guitarist looking to experience the sound that started it all.

Open Box Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar Level 2 Butterscotch Blonde 197881338275
Open Box Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar Level 2 Butterscotch Blonde 197881338275
Open Box Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar Level 2 Butterscotch Blonde 197881338275

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  • Ash body with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck in a U-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 21 vintage tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Duo of vintage ’51 single-coil Tele pickups

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Body
  • Body type: Single cutaway
  • Body wood: Ash
  • Body finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck
  • Neck shape: U
  • Neck wood: 1-piece maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Vintage-style butt adjust
  • Neck finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Fret size: Vintage tall
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Black dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm) bone
Electronics
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Proprietary single coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary single coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed bridge
  • Bridge design: Vintage 3-saddle Tele with brass barrel saddles
  • Tuning machines: Vintage "Fender Deluxe"
  • Color: Nickel/chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Vintage-style tweed
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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5

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

American vintage ii *****
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Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Jamming5
  3. Recording4
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Neck can be a bit sticky for some.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Good Pick Up6
  4. Good Tone6
  5. Solid Electronics5

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • Incredible Instrument

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byJeff

    fromDenver

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Basically it has superceded all my other guitars - I plays it constantly. I've several Gibson and Mexican Fenders, never having owned an American Fender before, and I am astonished at the playability and the sound. Beautiful. Believe it or not, I use it primarily for jazz, but its obviously a killer country guitar.

  • Wow! Amazing!

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byJeff

    fromDenver, CO

    So I have several Mexican Fenders and for the price point, I think they're great guitars. This is my first American made Fender in years and I have to say, I am in awe. This guitar is fabulous - terrific craftsmanship, beautiful finish, great fretwork and the set up was perfect right out of the case. I haven't had to make any adjustments. Can't stop playing it. Great tones. I could go on and on -get one!

  • American vintage ii *****

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    byAl

    fromClinton, wa

    I love my 51 reissue. I wanted a tele that was as close to a custom shop as I could get it actually as close to an original as I could get. I read how accurate these were and with zero interest for 48 months I decided to do it. Mine will be done alot earlier but to have that sort of pain free financing I did it. So glad I did. I was worried about the radius but with a proper set up I can Ben without choking out and the guitar is amazing. Now I really want an AVRI II strat that's the only con if you can call that one. I recommend the 51 reissue

  • This guitar speaks to me.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byBob

    fromChicago Il

    I have had this guitar for a week. Every time I pick it up I am rewarded with the feeling that I had when I was first learning to play. Great sound and playability. I can feel what the first guitarists to discover rock felt. Fender did well on this one

  • Fender knocks it out of the park with this one

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJason

    fromRaleigh NC

    I've owned many nice guitars, and this vintage 50's Tele is truly fantastic. Playability and sound are amazing. The neck is pretty chunky, but play it a bit and it becomes second nature. I am really impressed with this one!

  • good

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    bytest

    fromca

    good

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  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byTom

    fromPA

    Does this model have the original wiring with the heavily filtered third position. Or does it have the mod where it is a neck/bridge mix like on modern models.

    Does this model have the original wiring with the heavily filtered third position. Or does it have the mod where it is a neck/bridge mix like on modern models.

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    The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster faithfully replicates the original 1951 Telecaster's wiring, including the distinctive "dark circuit" in the third switch position.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byRon

    fromLancaster, CA

    Does the Fender Vintage 2 Tele come with the ashe tray bridge cover?

    Does the Fender Vintage 2 Tele come with the ashe tray bridge cover?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byaidan

    fromNew york

    What kind of case does it come with

    What kind of case does it come with

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Fender 2012 American Vintage Strat/Tele Case Tweed.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMaverick

    fromNorthern cambria pa

    I see in the features this guitar says it was made in Mexico , in one of the questions where was it made the answer was California, which is it and I never seen a guitar that didn't have at least one way to tell where it was made.

    I see in the features this guitar says it was made in Mexico , in one of the questions where was it made the answer was California, which is it and I never seen a guitar that didn't have at least one way to tell where it was made.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar Butterscotch Blonde is made in California.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byPaul

    fromflorida

    where is this guitar made ??

    where is this guitar made ??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Fender American Vintage II is made in America.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byPaul

    fromChicago

    I don't see any markings where this guitar is made at. Is this made in USA, Japan, Mexico, ect?

    I don't see any markings where this guitar is made at. Is this made in USA, Japan, Mexico, ect?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    California