Fender American Vintage '52 RI Telecaster – Butterscotch Blonde

The Fender American Vintage '52 RI Telecaster is a premium electric guitar designed for players seeking exceptional tone, playability, and style. Faithfully recreating the charm of the original 1952 black-guard model, this instrument produces a clean, snappy tone characterized by a fat, warm sound that has been a staple of music history for decades. Featuring a premium ash body and a one-piece maple neck, the Fender American Vintage '52 RI Telecaster delivers the legendary "Tele Twang" with professional clarity. The stunning Butterscotch Blonde finish simulates the classic aged look of the originals.

Key Features:

• Premium Ash Body: Offers stunning resonance and gorgeous figuring for a professional look and sound.
• One-Piece Maple Neck: Provides a comfortable playing feel with a vintage-accurate "U" shape profile and a 7.25" fingerboard radius.
• Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish: Enhances sustain and allows the wood to breathe, providing a superior tonal range.
• American Vintage Single-Coil Pickups: Delivers period-correct specs and sound with Alnico magnets for classic cutting-edge high end and thick midrange.
• 3-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Bridge: Features three brass barrel saddles for improved resonance, stability, and authentic vintage tone.
• Vintage Styling: Includes a 1-ply black pickguard, knurled chrome dome control knobs, and a barrel-style switch tip.
• Bone Nut: Contributes to better tuning stability and a clear, precise playing feel.
• Vintage Style Tuners: Fender/Gotoh tuning machines provide reliable stability while maintaining an old-school aesthetic.
• Scale Length: 25.5" scale length for optimal string tension and tonal balance.
• Nut Width: 1.650" nut width ensures a comfortable and period-correct grip.
• 3-Position Blade Switch: Provides versatile tonal options through modern or vintage-style wiring configurations.

Built with Fender’s signature craftsmanship and a meticulous level of vintage accuracy, the Fender American Vintage '52 RI Telecaster redefines modern performance by looking deep into the brand's roots. Combining a lightweight ash construction, superior tonal clarity, and the effortless playability of a re-sculpted "U" neck, this instrument exemplifies the innovation and heritage that set Fender apart. The Fender American Vintage '52 RI Telecaster remains a solidly reliable workhorse, expertly recreated for players who appreciate the purest form of electric guitar history.

Why buy from Ernie Williamson Music?

Ernie Williamson Music is a full-line music store offering sales, service, rentals and the best lesson programs in the area. We are a "Best of the Ozarks" award winner, ranked in the top 100 music stores in the US, the number one Taylor Guitar dealer in Missouri, and a top 20 Taylor Guitar dealer in the US. We're a locally owned store with friendly, knowledgeable staff—but we make sure our prices compete with the big box stores. Whether you shop online or come by one of our four regional locations, you'll get excellent service, quality gear, and low prices.