Fender Vintera 50s Telecaster MN, Sonic Blue

Full Description

The ultimate early rock 'n' roll sound

The Telecaster. It's been around since the dawn of rock 'n' roll. First released in the 1950s, its uniquely bright, superbly raw sound has been a staple of popular music ever since. The Vintera 50s Tele has been designed to the same specs as classic '50s Telecasters. So as a result, it delivers all of the punchy, powerful tone that the original became renowned for. Whether you're after sharp, singing notes from the bridge pickup, or bigger, more dominating tones from the neck, this has got it all. Experience a legend.

Tremendous playability

Before the Telecaster, the guitar playing experience was a very different beast to what it is now. Often necks were overly thick and difficult to get your hand around. But the Tele's classic slim "U" neck changed the game. Bringing extra comfort but enough of a chunky feel to make hitting every note easy, it set an example of just how effortless playing an electric guitar could be. And that's the neck that's featured on the Vintera Telecaster. Music has never flowed so easily from your fingertips.

Stunning definition in every note

Quality materials are the key to creating excellent sound in a guitar. So Fender haven't compromised in the woods they've used to make the Vintera 50s Telecaster. Solid alder has been used for the instrument's body. This is a particularly responsive wood - a go-to in premium electric guitars - and accommodates every kind of playing superbly well. So whether you're playing deep power chords or sweet arpeggios, everything will sound wonderfully full and rich.

Fender have also fitted the Vintera Tele with a top class maple fingerboard. A favourite amongst electric guitarists, maple is renowned for its brilliantly bright quality. Sharp and focused, it's fantastic at making riffs and solos stand out. A pleasure to play on.

Travel back in time

Everything about the Fender Vintera Telecaster has been designed to the era-correct specifications of the original Telecaster models in the '50s. So when you play one, you can feel the classic, iconic spirit of the decade surging through every note you strike. With a vintage aesthetic and hardware, brass saddles, and of course the wonderfully sharp rock 'n' roll sound delivered from the '50s-voiced pickups, every inch of this instrument is reminiscent of a golden age of music. And it comes at an accessible price, too. Because with the Vintera series, Fender are bringing legendary instruments to a whole new set of players. Be part of it.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Fender Vintera 50s Telecaster MN, Sonic Blue
• Model Code: 0149852372
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Material: Alder
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Colour: Sonic Blue

Neck and Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Mounting: 4-Bolt
• Neck Profile: Early '50s "U"
• No. of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Inlays: Black Dots

Hardware and Electronics

• Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele Bridge
• Saddles: Chrome Barrel Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Tele
• Neck Pickup: Vintage-Style '50s Single-Coil Tele
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Switching: 3-Position Blade (Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3: Neck Pickup)
• Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Miscellaneous

• Case: Deluxe Gig Bag (Included)
• Strings: Fender USA 250L, NPS (.009 - .042 Gauges)