The Fender American Vintage II Series faithfully revives the spirit of Fender’s most iconic eras with exceptional attention to historical detail, timeless craftsmanship, and authentic tonal character. Designed for players who appreciate classic styling and true vintage-inspired performance, this series captures the feel, sound, and artistry of legendary original instruments while delivering the reliability and refinement demanded by modern musicians. Built to honor a defining legacy in electric guitar history, each model embodies the unmistakable character that shaped generations of music.
Features
- Ash body delivers resonant tone with classic Telecaster snap, clarity, and dynamic response.
- Custom Shop Texas Special single-coil pickups produce powerful vintage-inspired Tele tones with enhanced punch and articulation.
- 3A flame maple neck and fingerboard provide premium feel, striking aesthetics, and smooth playability.
- Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele bridge with brass barrel saddles delivers authentic Tele twang, sustain, and tuning stability.
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finishes recreate true vintage character with enhanced tonal resonance and aging appeal.
- Oval “C” neck profile offers a comfortable vintage-style playing experience for versatile performance.
- 9.5" fingerboard radius and medium jumbo frets combine classic feel with modern playing comfort.
- Bone nut improves sustain, tuning stability, and overall tonal response.
Specifications
General
Body Shape Telecaster
Body Style Solid Body
Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Body
Body Ash
Body Material Ash
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck
Headstock Telecaster
Neck Material 3A Flame Maple
Neck Finish Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Back, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Front
Neck Shape Oval "C"
Neck Construction 4-Bolt
Fingerboard Material 3A Flame Maple
Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm)
Position Inlays Black Dot
Side Dots Black
Number of Frets 21
Fret Size Medium Jumbo
Truss Rod Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut Bone
Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material Bone
Electronics
Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele
Neck Pickup Custom Shop Texas Special Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Configuration SS
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching 3-Position Blade: Position 1 Bridge Pickup, Position 2 Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3 Neck Pickup
Hardware
Bridge Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialized
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Bridge Mounting 4-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Pickup Covers Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Control Knobs Knurled Dome
Switch Tip Barrel Style, Black
Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
String Trees Vintage-Style Disc
Strings Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Neck Plate 4-Bolt
Strap Buttons Vintage-Style