Here for sale we have a Fender Custom Shop Thinline Telecaster in Candy Apple Red finish. Made in the USA in 2011, this guitar features a bolt-on semi hollow construction comprising an Ash body, a Maple neck and a 21 Narrow fret Maple fingerboard. The hardware featured consists of a Chrome 6-Saddle String-Through-Body hardtail bridge and a set of Fender Vintage-Style F-Stamp tuning machines. A pair of Fender Wide Range humbucker pickups are installed and are wired to a 3-way blade switch, master volume and master tone control.
The Satin finished Maple neck plays very well, with the 'C' shape profile which fills the hand nicely whilst remaining slim enough for fast articulate lines and solos. The Gloss Maple fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with the 7.25" radius provides a nicely flat and consistent playing surface right the way up the register. The Narrow frets assist with string bending and vibrato techniques, whilst also providing a subtly vintage feeling retraining to the guitars from 1972.
Acoustically this guitar has excellent resonance, with a nicely loud and airy tone. The Fender Wide Range humbucker in the neck position sounds thick and full, with a rich low end great for rhythm tonalities. The middle position provides a punchy, tight midrange great for chordal styles of playing whilst being able to cut through a mix. The Fender Wide Range humbucker in the bridge position produces a clear and articulate top end, balancing very well with a punchy output, providing a great feel and clarity, allowing the player to achieve a wide variety of tones all at the fingertips. The volume and tone controls are very responsive, offering comprehensive control of your tone right at your fingertips.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Fender American Vintage '72 Thinline Telecaster 2011 Candy Apple Red
Brand - Fender
Model - American Vintage '72 Thinline Telecaster
Finish - Candy Apple Red
Year - 2011
Made In - USA
Body - Ash
Neck - Maple
Neck Profile - ‘C’
Fingerboard - Maple
Fingerboard Radius - 7.25"
Frets - 21, Narrow
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width - 1.666"
Pickups - 2 x Fender Wide Range humbuckers
Controls - 3-way blade selector, master volume, master tone
Our ID: 108072435971
Weight: 7.15lbs
Serial Number: V04532
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the headstock present minimal signs of past use.
Neck: Overall very good condition. On the rear of the neck at the 1st fret a small indentation is present, this can be felt in the playing position. Light scratching is present across the fingerboard, only visible under direct light from certain angles. This is most noticeable to the first fret and can not be felt under the finger in playing position.
Body: Overall very good condition. Light scratching is present to the front and rear face, only visible under direct light from certain angles. This is most noticeable to the front face lower bout. A crack and a chip to the finish is present to the neck pocket treble side. This does not flex under pressure causing no structural concern. Mild chipping and scratching to the finish is present to the rear face lower horn side, two chips break through to the wood beneath.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional & adjustable. Truss rod tool included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear. Markings are present to the neck humbucker cover, these can only be seen under direct light.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.75mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Electrics:
Full working order.
Case & Accessories:
Fender hard case
Fully functional with light signs of wear.
Original paperwork, ashtray cover and Fender strap included.