Fender Vintera ‘50s Telecaster Modified Electric Guitar - Butterscotch Blonde

Our Take:

The Vintera Series '50s Telecaster Modified is a great choice for any guitar player, especially Tele lovers who want to experience their favorite instrument in a new way. Two Custom Shop pickups deliver crisp, high quality Fender tones, while a 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard sitting atop the "Thick Soft V"-shaped neck provide a more modern, yet accessible playing feel. Plus, the 4-way switching and addition of the S-1 switch allow even more tonal exploration than before. Shown here in Butterscotch Blonde.

Fender's Take:

For players who appreciate the mojo of the past matched to modern features, we created the Vintera® ‘50s Telecaster® Modified. Blending classic looks with a modern neck profile and fingerboard radius, hotter pickups and updated electronics—this guitar packs a surprising amount of power under the hood.

For modern Fender® tone we included a pair of Custom Shop pickups, kicking things up a bit with a vintage-style bridge pickup and fat-sounding Twisted Tele neck pickup. Twangy and articulate, they have the crisp, snarling sound that put Fender on the musical map. For modern playing feel, we added 21 medium-jumbo frets to the 9.5”-radius maple fingerboard that sits atop the “Thick Soft V”-shaped neck. A vintage-style Tele® bridge with three brass saddles gives this Telecaster it’s characteristic twang, while 4-way switching and the S-1™ switch give you even more tonal variety. Series wiring makes this Tele sound fat, like a humbucking pickup, while the S-1 switch places the pickups out of phase with each other for a cool “strangled” tone. Other features include vintage-style strap buttons, chrome hardware and 4-bolt neck plate. Includes deluxe gig bag.

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