2018 Fender American Original '50s Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde

The 2018 Fender American Original '50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde captures the unmistakable look, feel, and sound of Fender's earliest Telecaster designs. Featuring a traditional ash body finished in gloss lacquer, this guitar pays tribute to the iconic Blackguard Telecasters of the early 1950s. The classic Butterscotch Blonde finish, single-ply black phenolic pickguard, and vintage-style nickel/chrome hardware recreate the stripped-down elegance that made the original Telecaster a lasting favorite among guitarists. Built in the USA, the American Original series combines period-inspired construction with subtle modern refinements for improved playability.

The maple neck features a substantial 1952 "U" profile with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, offering the full, rounded feel associated with early Telecasters. A 9.5" fingerboard radius and 21 vintage tall frets provide a comfortable playing experience while retaining the instrument's traditional character. A pair of Pure Vintage '52 Telecaster single-coil pickups delivers the clear, cutting twang, punchy midrange, and warm neck tones that define classic Telecaster sound. Traditional three-way switching, a string-through-body bridge with three brass saddles, and Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuners complete this faithful interpretation of a legendary Fender design.

Condition: Very Good - Light scratch on the front with some light scratches and scuffs throughout the back

Year: 2018
Model: American Original '50s Telecaster
Color: Butterscotch Blonde
Body Shape: Telecaster
Body Wood: Ash
Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Shape: 1952 "U"
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Fingerboard Inlays: Black Dot
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Slotted
Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '52 Single-Coil Telecaster
Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '52 Single-Coil Telecaster
Pickup Configuration: SS
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade - Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge/Neck, Position 3: Neck
Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Telecaster with Brass Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
String Tree: Vintage-Style Disc
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style