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Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Custom - 3-Color Sunburst

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Go from Twangy to Thick to Everything In-between!

Do it all! Teles are known (and loved) for their snap and twang... and this Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Custom is no exception there. But, switch to this bad boy's big ol' neck-position humbucker and revel in the thick, juicy tonal goodness. Or, select that magical middle position and combine the humbucker and the single-coil bridge pickup, for absolute awesomeness. This axe's comfy maple neck has Fender's Micro-Tilt neck adjustment feature, so you'll have no trouble dialing in the perfect setup. All this and great looks too!

You know and love this icon of a solidbody electric guitar; from Nashville to New York City to New Orleans to Nor Cal (and everywhere in-between), axe-slingers all over the place swear by the Tele. Why? Start with the history: over a half-century after the first Telecaster flew out of Fullerton, California, this solidbody retains essentially the same design. That's doing it right the first time! The classic pickup arrangement, easy switching, comfortable neck shape, and time-tested hardware combine to give you exactly what you want out of an electric guitar, no matter what kind of music you play.

Springsteen plays one. So does Tom Petty. And Andy Summers from the Police. Want to talk twang? Look no further than the Teles strapped to Merle Haggard or the legendary James Burton. Keith Richards brought dozens of rock's most memorable licks to life on a Tele, and Joe Strummer used his Telecaster to blend punk's snarl with smart songcraft. Don't forget Roy Buchanan and Albert Collins; their Teles helped to define electric blues. And, who can forget all those amazing R&B records Steve Cropper put his Telecaster magic on? We're just scratching the surface here, folks... you simply can't go wrong when you strap on a Tele!

Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Custom Features at a Glance:
  • COLOR: 3-color Sunburst
  • BODY: Alder
  • NECK: Maple, "C" Shape, Gloss Polyurethane Finish
  • MACHINE HEADS: Fender/Schaller Vintage "F" Style Tuning Machines
  • FINGERBOARD: Maple, 7-1/4" Radius
  • NO. OF FRETS: 21 Vintage Style Frets
  • PICKUPS: 1 Fender "Wide Range" Humbucker (Neck), 1 Tele Single-Coil Pickup (Bridge)
  • CONTROLS: Volume 1 (Neck), Tone 1 (Neck), Volume 2 (Bridge), Tone 2 (Bridge)
  • BRIDGE: Vintage Style 3-saddle Strings-thru-body Tele Bridge
  • PICKUP SWITCHING: 3-position Toggle
  • HARDWARE; Chrome
  • STRINGS: Fender Super 250L, Nickel-plated Steel (.009 to .042)
  • PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Black
  • SCALE LENGTH: 25-1/2
  • WIDTH AT NUT; 1.650"
  • CASE: Deluxe Gig Bag included

NOTE: This product is available in the United States only - no international sales.
Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Custom - 3-Color Sunburst Specs:
Body Type Telecaster
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Material Alder
Top Material Not Applicable
Body Finish Polyester
Color 3-Color Sunburst
Neck Material Maple, Bolt-on
Neck Shape C
Scale Length 25.5"
Fingerboard Material Maple, 7.25" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
Number of Frets 21
Nut Width 1.650"
Bridge/Tailpiece Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Through Body
Tuners Vintage Style
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup Fender "Wide Range" Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup Tele Bridge Single-Coil
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
Case Included Gig Bag

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Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Custom - 3-Color Sunburst

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