Open-Box Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Condition 2 - Blemished 3-Color Sunburst 197881464066

The Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster electric guitar captures the punch, focus and refined feel of an early-'60s Tele. Its gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the guitar a premium vintage character, while Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele pickups deliver the bright bridge bite and rounded neck-position warmth that define this era of Telecaster tone. The round-laminated rosewood fingerboard adds one of the most important 1963 details, pairing classic Tele snap with a smoother visual and tactile feel. As part of the American Vintage II series, this Telecaster brings period-accurate design, vintage-style hardware and classic Fender craftsmanship together in a build made for players who value authentic tone and feel.

Early-'60s Telecaster Body Style

By 1963, the Telecaster had settled into a refined early-'60s identity while preserving the directness that made it essential. This American Vintage II model uses a traditional Telecaster body shape with a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, giving the guitar a focused foundation for its bright, articulate Telecaster voice. The 1-ply white pickguard, knurled flat-top knobs and nickel/chrome hardware keep the design simple, functional and unmistakably Fender.

Pure Vintage '63 Telecaster Pickups

Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele pickups give this guitar the articulate attack, clear upper range and tight low-end response players expect from an early-'60s Telecaster. The bridge pickup delivers the cut and snap needed for classic rhythm work, country-style phrasing and bright lead lines, while the neck pickup adds a warmer voice for rounder chords and smoother melodic parts. Together, the SS pickup configuration keeps the guitar rooted in the essential Telecaster sound.

"C"-Shape Neck and Round-Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard

The maple neck has a "C"-shape profile, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and 25.5" scale length for a familiar early-'60s Fender feel. A round-laminated rosewood fingerboard gives this Telecaster one of its key period details, pairing a 7.25" radius with 21 vintage tall frets and clay dot inlays. That combination supports clean chord work, articulate bends and expressive lead phrasing while maintaining the rounded feel associated with vintage Fender instruments.

Threaded Steel Saddles and Vintage Fender Hardware

A Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele bridge with threaded steel barrel saddles gives the 1963 Telecaster the mechanical snap and string-through-body response tied to the original design. Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe tuning machines, a vintage-style butt-adjust truss rod and the included chrome bridge cover complete the historically grounded hardware package. Master volume, master tone and a 3-way blade switch keep the control layout direct, familiar and easy to work from onstage or in the studio.

An Early-'60s Telecaster Built for Vintage Players

The American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster captures the articulate twang, dynamic response and refined feel that made early-'60s Telecasters enduring favorites among working musicians. Its Pure Vintage '63 pickups, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, nitrocellulose finish and threaded steel saddle bridge deliver the immediacy, resonance and period-correct character players expect from this celebrated era of Fender design. Whether you're drawn to its unmistakable Tele snap, expressive touch sensitivity or historically accurate construction, the American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster offers an authentic recreation of one of Fender's most influential instruments.