Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Crimson Red Transparent

Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Crimson Red Transparent

The Fender American Vintage II series pays homage to the iconic designs that shaped the history of music. With authentic features such as period-accurate bodies, necks, and hardware, premium finishes, and carefully crafted pickups that capture the essence of Fender craftsmanship and tone, these instruments are a true representation of Fender's legacy.

One of the notable models in the American Vintage II series is the 1963 Telecaster. This Telecaster features a combination of tonewoods with an alder body that provides punch and focus, and a round-lam rosewood fingerboard that adds warmth to the signature Tele twang. Equipped with Pure Vintage '63 Telecaster pickups, a triple threaded-steel saddle bridge, and a comfortable "C"-shaped maple neck, this Telecaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original 1963 model. It also features clay dots with narrow spacing at the 12th fret, a 7.25" radius fingerboard, and is available in three colors: Crimson Red Transparent over mahogany, 3-Color Sunburst, or Surf Green over alder.

The American Vintage II series instruments are true descendants of the original Fenders, designed for players who appreciate vintage Fender tone and feel. With unmatched quality in every detail, these guitars are a pure representation of Fender's legacy and are sure to be treasured by musicians and collectors alike. The Fender American Vintage II series is the stuff of legends, capturing the spirit and soul of Fender's iconic guitars.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Highlights

• Alder or Mahogany Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® pickups
• “C”-Shaped Neck Profile
• Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
• Pure Vintage Single-Line “Fender Deluxe” Tuners

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
  
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody
  
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Red Transparent
• Neck Material: 1-piece Maple
  
• Neck Shape: 1963 C
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Radius: 7.25"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Clay Dots
• Number of Frets: 21, Vintage Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
  
• Tuners: Fender Deluxe Pure Vintage
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '63 Single-coil Tele
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '63 Single-coil Tele
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching: 3-way blade pickup switch
• Strings: Fender, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!