Fender American Original 70S Telecaster Custom MN Vintage Blonde
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If you've always dreamed of an American-Made 70s twang-machine, but don't want to fork out Custom Shop prices, then check out the new Fender American Original 70s Telecaster Custom. A glorious example of Fender's expert guitar craftsmanship, attention to detail and vintage appreciation for a price that won't leave you in financial ruin.
Return of the 1970s Telecaster
One of the most versatile electric guitars of all time, the Fender Telecaster is known as the ultimate workhorse guitar due to its flexible tonal options, great style and smooth playing feel.
The American Original '70s Telecaster Custom features the first authentic CuNiFe magnet powered Wide Range neck pickup in over 40 years, complimented by a calibrated Tim-Shaw-designed '70s Telecaster single-coil bridge pickup.
Moving into the 1970s, Maple fingerboards became the standard with the release of the Telecaster Custom which also featured a 3-ply pickguard.
With the American Original '70s Telecaster, Fender have matched period accurate sound and style from the '70s with modern, fast-playing performance and pickup switching.
Fender American Original '70s Telecaster in Vintage Blonde Key Features:
- Alder Body with Lacquer Finish
- Tim Shaw Authentic CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucking Neck Pickup
- Vintage-Style '70s Single-Coil Tele Bridge Pickup
- 9.5"-Radius Fingerboard
- 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele with Slotted Steel Saddles
- Includes Vintage-Style Hard Case
Crafting the American Original '70s Telecaster
Alder has been used to craft the iconic Telecaster body for a great look, while its cutaway design allows for easy reach of the higher frets – essential for guitar solos, lead guitar and other adventurous styles.
The Maple neck provides a comfortable grip for your fretting hand and features a modern 9.5" radius round-laminated matching Maple fretboard.
Vintage Tall size frets - another nod to this incredible guitar's legendary origins.
The gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish on the American Original '70s Telecaster is another great feature as it allows the wood to "breathe" naturally with resonant tone while also aging in a distinctive and extremely appealing way.
Vintage Style Hardware and Electronics
On the body of the guitar is a 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele bridge featuring slotted steel saddles like you'd expect from a real 1970s Telecaster.
The strings-through-body design of the bridge enhances sustain so the American Original '70s Telecaster will really sing.
Up on the headstock, you'll find six Fender Vintage "F" Stamped tuning machines allowing you to precisely, and securely tune your strings while they add an extra bit of vintage aesthetic to this gorgeous guitar.
Retaining the legendary sound of a true 1970s Fender Custom Telecaster, the Tim Shaw Authentic CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucking Neck Pickup are is period-correct as possible and on the bridge end a Vintage-Style '70s Single-Coil Tele Pickup.
A 3-Position Toggle selector switch allows you to choose how you'd like to use the pickups:Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
You can further adjust your overall output by way of Master Volume and Master Tone control knobs for each pickup. With his many tonal options, it's no wonder why the Fender Telecaster remains so popular after all these decades.
Includes Hardshell Case
The Fender American Original '70s Telecaster even comes with a deluxe hardshell case with a black interior – the perfect way to store your guitar and protect it on your way to gigs.
With its authentic features such as the accurate 1970s design, vintage-style hardware and incredible electronics, the Fender American Original '70s Telecaster allows you to experience the amazing style and tone that has made Fender such a huge influence on modern music.
Fender American Original '70s Custom Telecaster in Vintage Blonde Specs:
Body
- Body Material: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Truss Rod: Bullet Style
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style '70s Single-Coil Tele Bridge Pickup
- Neck Pickup: Tim Shaw Authentic CuNiFe Wide-Range Humbucking Neck Pickup
- Controls: Volume 1. (Bridge Pickup), Volume 2. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Neck Pickup)
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Configuration: HS
Hardware
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Slotted Steel Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender Vintage "F" Stamped
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Control Knobs: Skirted Black Plastic with Numbered Indicators
- Neck Plate: 3-Bolt
- Neck Mounting: 3-Bolt
Miscellaneous/Accessories
- Case/Gig Bag: A vintage-style hardshell case
- Strings: Fender USA 250R NPS, (.010 - .046 Gauges)
| Manufacturer | Fender |
|---|---|
| SKU | 308667 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 10.740000 |
| MPN | 0110182807 |
| Case Included | hard case |
| Colour | yellow |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Series | American Original |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.650" |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickup Config | 1 x humbucker 1 x single coil |
| Number Of Strings | 6 string |
| Right / Left-Handed | right handed |
| Fingerboard | maple fingerboard |
| Guitar Style | telecaster style |
| Body Size | full size |
| Body Material | alder body |
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