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Iconic Tone. Straight From the 1960s
Few things are timeless. But the Fender American Original Thinline Telecaster is just as important now as it was in the 1960s. Alongside its iconic design, this flagship model is revered for its warm tone and bright sonic palate.
Discover bespoke character from two authentic 60s style single coils. Fender have teamed up with pickup guru Tim Shaw to recapture the vintage magic that makes the original telecaster so special. This is a classic in its own right.
From tight lows to twangy mids, the American Original 60s Tele brings a wealth of tonal textures to the party. Whether you're laying down a fat blues riff or keeping it modern with an indie-style solo, you'll always get the shimmering highs that have made Fender famous. Versatility and vibrance. Working in harmony.
Original Shape. Modern Playability
It doesn't matter if your guitar sounds the best in the world. If it plays bad, it's a waste of time. Luckily, you'll never run into this problem with the Fender Telecaster. The American Original 60s Thinline takes inspiration from the original model and updates it for enhanced modern playability. You'll be shredding with lightening speed.
If sophistication could be sculpted, it would look like the American Original neck. Crafted from solid maple, the fingerboard boasts comfort and couture with a 9.5" radius and vintage tall frets. The result is effortless finger positioning that leaves your hands unhindered.
At a 25.5" scale, the full length of the neck is accessible by any level of player. Upper access to the fretboard goes unchallenged, giving you the room to solo without compromise. This is a neck that sings in your hands, resonating with natural clarity and undeniable class.
The Shape of Excellence
There aren't many guitars that look as good as they sound. And when your guitar sounds as good as the American Original Tele, it's going to have to have some stunning aesthetics to compete. Fender have outdone themselves with this beautiful creation. Its signature F hole is etched in history as one of the best looking features on any style of body.
But it's not all just style over substance. The Thinline design is perfect for guitarists who love to play for as long as possible. Plug in and play all night. The hollowbody chamber is a lightweight alternative to the classic Telecaster design. And don't worry. It doesn't affect the tone you love.
In fact, the hollowbody design adds a subtle warmth that elevates the characteristic twang to a whole new level. There's a reason why the Thinline Tele has been used in almost every modern genre. From Country to Post Punk, this is the ultimate companion.
The Bridge Between Stability and Intonation
Huge bends. Heavy chords. Fast solos. These are all the things you're going to love playing on the American Original. But they're also the main culprit for bad tuning. What's the solution? Don't worry. Fender always has one.
Building upon the legacy of the 60s masterpiece, the Thinline Tele boasts a vintage style 3-saddle bridge. This bespoke design offers impeccable tuning stability, and allows players to tweak their intonation with the slotted steel saddle.
But this fixed bridge doesn't work alone. It has a partner in crime at the top of the neck. The bridge and Pure Vintage tuning machines join forces to ensure your strings are constantly singing in the right key. That's perfect pitch. And a perfect performance.
Every Style of Playing. Catered to with Precision.
It's no secret that the Original 60s Thinline Tele has found its way onto countless records, going from dirty distortion to rounded clean with pick attack alone. As one of the most versatile instruments ever created, this signature axe has more than one trick up its sleeve.
From blues to punk, jazz to indie, everything is possible with the Tele's simple but elegant controls. A 3 way selector gives you full command of both pickups, so you can dial your tone until it reaches perfection.
Alongside a sensitive volume pot, the Tele offers high frequency tweaking with the Tone knob. Whether you're looking for punchy brightness or rounded bottom, both controls have you covered.
Specifications
- Product: American Original 60s Telecaster® Thinline, Maple Fingerboard, Aged Natural
- Code: 110172834
- Series: American Original
Body
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Shape: Thinline Telecaster
- Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer
- Colour: Natural
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Gloss Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Fingerboard Inlays: Dots
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Vintage Tall
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
Hardware & Electronics
- Hardware Colour: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage '70s with Fender® Logo
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele® with Slotted Steel Saddles
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat Top
- Pickup Configuration: S S
- Pickups: 60s Telecaster Thinline
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Case: Hard Shell Case
