Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Reissue - USA 2003

The American Vintage '52 Telecaster Reissue was Fender's tribute to one of the most important electric guitars ever built. Rather than simply recreating the look of the original Blackguard Telecasters, the American Vintage Series was designed to capture their construction, feel, and unmistakable character using period-correct specifications and traditional manufacturing techniques.

Built in 2003, this example is finished in the iconic Butterscotch Blonde over a premium ash body and features all the appointments that made the original 1952 model such a benchmark. The one-piece maple neck carries the classic vintage "U" profile, offering a reassuringly full feel without being as substantial as many original early-'50s Nocasters and Blackguard Telecasters. It fills the hand comfortably, striking an excellent balance between vintage character and modern playability. Combined with the vintage 7.25" fingerboard radius, brass three-saddle bridge, and thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, it delivers an authentic early-'50s playing experience.

A pair of American Vintage Telecaster single-coil pickups deliver everything players have come to expect from a great Telecaster: crisp attack, unmistakable twang, warm neck pickup tones, and exceptional dynamic response. The traditional brass three-saddle bridge provides the snap and resonance that define a great Blackguard-style Telecaster, while the original chrome ashtray bridge cover completes the authentic early-'50s appearance.

Simple, honest, and incredibly versatile, the American Vintage '52 Telecaster Reissue remains one of Fender's finest reissue models. Whether you're after classic country twang, blues, early rock 'n' roll, or simply one of the closest modern recreations of a Blackguard Telecaster, this 2003 example delivers everything that has made the original such an enduring classic.

Specifications:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm
Action at 12th Fret: 2.75mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 22.50mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.50mm
Nut Width: 42mm / 1.650"
Width at 12th Fret: 52.00mm
Weight: 3.955kg
Year: 2003
Serial Number: 44667
Model: Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Reissue
Series: American Vintage
Body: Premium Ash
Finish: Butterscotch Blonde Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: One-Piece Maple
Neck Profile: Vintage "U"
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" / 184mm
Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm
Frets: 21 Vintage Style
Nut: Synthetic Bone
Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body with Brass Saddles
Bridge Cover: Original Chrome Ashtray Cover
Pickups: 2 × American Vintage Telecaster Single Coils
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: Modern 3-Way Blade Selector
Hardware: Chrome
Tuners: American Vintage
Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
Case: Non-Original SKB Roadcase
Crafted In: Corona, California, USA