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Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde
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A Telecaster with vintage tones and modern performance upgrades.
The Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster electric guitar is a faithful nod to the original Tele spirit, updated for today's players. Built from premium ash and finished in Fender's aged Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer, it pairs a Modern D quartersawn maple neck and maple fingerboard with Pure Vintage '51 pickups for that unmistakable Tele twang. Thoughtful refinements—including Luminlay side dots, S-1 switching and a high-performance six-saddle bridge—bring this '50s-inspired Tele into the 21st century, delivering stage-ready performance with impressive versatility. This is a Tele that looks vintage and performs like a modern workhorse.
Premium Ash Body and Heirloom Finish for Resonant Tone With Vintage Feel
Crafted from premium ash, the Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster delivers balanced sonic clarity: crisp highs, focused mids and a punchy low end that sit perfectly in a mix. Fender's Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer provides that slightly aged aesthetic while remaining thin enough to let the wood resonate freely, preserving natural sustain and harmonic detail. Subtle carved body contours improve playing comfort for long sessions, and the classic single-ply pickguard keeps the look clean and authentic. Together, these elements create a guitar that breathes and responds like a well-played vintage instrument without sacrificing modern reliability.
Modern D Quartersawn Maple Neck for Stable Feel and Effortless Playability
The quartersawn maple neck provides exceptional stability and a lively tonal core that complements the ash body. Fender's Modern D profile offers a comfortable, versatile feel for everything from chording to fast single-note runs, while the 10"–14" compound-radius maple fingerboard eases bends up top and stays fast down low. Ultra rolled fingerboard edges and medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets create a broken-in feel straight from the case, and the tapered neck heel offers unobstructed access to the upper register. Practical performance features like Luminlay side dots and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut round out a neck built for real playing.
Pure Vintage '51 Pickups With S-1 Switching for Classic Twang With Expanded Range
Equipped with Pure Vintage '51 single-coil pickups, this Tele captures the iconic chime, snap and dynamic touch sensitivity that define the Telecaster voice. The straightforward three-way switching gives you timeless bridge twang and warm neck tones, while the onboard S-1 switch unlocks series wiring for a thicker, higher-output option when you need more girth. Whether you're cutting through a country mix, laying down bluesy cleans or cranking into overdrive for rock, these pickups and the S-1 circuitry deliver an impressively broad palette of classic-leaning sounds from a single instrument.
Six-Saddle Bridge Delivers Precise Intonation and Enhanced Sustain
Performance hardware backs this Telecaster's unmistakable tone: A six-saddle American Tele bridge with chromed brass block saddles offers precise intonation and improved sustain, while the string-through-body design enhances resonance and note definition. Deluxe locking short-post tuners speed up string changes and keep the guitar solidly in tune, even under heavy use. Nickel/chrome plating combines vintage aesthetics with durable corrosion resistance so the instrument stays stage-ready. These hardware upgrades make the Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Tele as dependable as it is sonically refined.
A Vintage-Inspired Tele Built for Modern Players
Whether you're a touring player, studio musician or tone obsessive, the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster electric guitar delivers a rare blend of period-inspired sound and modern functionality. It ships with a deluxe tweed hardshell case to protect the guitar on the road and preserve its Heirloom finish, plus Fender USA-spec strings so it's ready to play right away. If you want a true-to-its-roots Tele with upgraded ergonomics, expanded tonal options and hardware built for professional use, this model is an ideal choice—pick one up and discover the perfect blend of vintage voice and contemporary performance.
Features
- Pure Vintage '51 pickups deliver authentic, dynamic Telecaster tones
- Modern D quartersawn maple neck provides enhanced stability and sustain
- Medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets allow for smooth lead runs and precise bends
- Compound-radius fingerboard supports fast leads and comfortable chord play
- S-1 switch adds series wiring for deeper, richer tonal options
- 6-saddle American Tele bridge offers precise intonation and rich sustain
- Locking short post tuners ensure quick string changes and stable tuning
- Tapered neck heel allows effortless access to upper frets
- Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish develops rich tonal character over time
- Deluxe tweed hardshell case protects your guitar during gigs and travel
Discover the timeless tone, classic style and cutting-edge performance of the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster electric guitar—featuring Pure Vintage '51 pickups, a compound-radius maple fingerboard and Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Body style: Telecaster
- Body wood: Ash
- Body finish: Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer
- Neck shape: Modern D
- Neck wood: Quartersawn maple
- Neck finish: Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard wood: Maple
- Fingerboard radius: 10"–14" compound radius
- Number of frets: 22
- Position inlays: Black dot
- Side dots: Luminlay
- Bridge: 6-saddle American Tele
- Saddles: Brass block saddles
- Nut material: Graph Tech TUSQ
- Nut width: 1.685"
- Tuning machines: Deluxe locking short post
- Hardware finish: Nickel/chrome
- Pickup configuration: SS
- Bridge: Pure Vintage '51 single-coil Tele
- Neck: Pure Vintage '51 single-coil Tele
- Controls: Master volume (with S-1 switch), master tone
- Switching: 3-way blade
- Case: Deluxe tweed hardshell
- Orientation: Right handed
- Number of strings: 6
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