Fender American Vintage II 63 Tele Rw, Red Transparent

With the Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster, seen here in a gorgeous Crimson Red Transparent finish, you get a superb recreation of the model which signified the evolution of the legendary solid body guitar.

Characteristic of production in 1963, this Tele features clay dots (narrow-spaced at the 12th fret), a 7.25" radius fingerboard fingerboard and is also offered in two additional colors: 3-Color Sunburst or Surf Green over an alder body.

Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument from the American Vintage II lineup captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster, Crimson Red Transparent Key Features

• An Evolution of A Classic - By 1963 Fender had opted to marry a new tonewood combination for their Telecaster guitars, focusing on Alder or (in this case) Mahogany for the body and a round-lam Rosewood fingerboard which enhance that instantly familiar Tele vibe. This, coupled with the new "C"-profile neck, helped to adapt the guitar for the dynamic emergent new playing styles of the era, and continues to be a favourite to this day.
• A True 60s Playing Experience - The neck on this guitar has been carved with a comfortable "C"-shaped profile. In addition to this, the round-lam Rosewood fingerboard has a 7.25" radius, and is adorned with Medium Jumbo frets, making the authentic playing experience complete.
• Pure Vintage Tone - Thanks to a pair of Pure Vintage '63 Telecaster single coil pickups this American Vintage II model produces all of the twang and character that the original guitar was famed for. In addition to this, a tripple-threaded steel saddle bridge, clay dot fret markers, and much more help deliver the quintessential feel and tone of the legendary '63 Tele.
• American Vintage II Series - The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw.
• Hard Case Included - This awesome guitar comes complete with a vintage-style Brown hardcase with an Orange interior, helping you to keep it safe from the harshest of knocks, spills, and scratches as you travel to and from performances.

Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster, Crimson Red Transparent Specs

• Body: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
• Position Inlays: Clay Dot
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Construction: 4-Bolt
• Neck Pickup: Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele
• Side Dots: Vintage Clay
• Headstock: Telecaster
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Configuration: SS
• Refinement Pickups: Pure Vintage
• String Nut: Bone
• Bridge Pickup: Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele
• Middle Pickup:
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
• Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
• Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)
• Auxiliary Switching:
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)
• Fret Size: Vintage Tall
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 1963 "C"
• Number of Frets: 21
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Butt Adjust