Fender Telecaster '50s American Ultra Luxe Vintage MN Butterscotch Blonde
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The Essentials to Know About the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster Guitar
- Vintage look, modern comfort: Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer finish and sculpted contours, with a contoured neck heel for easy access to the upper frets.
- Premium playability: quarter-sawn maple neck with Modern "D" profile, Ultra-rounded fretboard edges, and Medium Jumbo stainless steel frets.
- Authentic Tele sound: Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil Tele pickups for crisp cleans and expressive leads.
- Stability and precision: American Tele 6-saddle brass bridge + Deluxe locking tuners, with locking strap-locks.
A '50s Telecaster elevated to Ultra Luxe level
At the top of the range, the American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster combines Fender's timeless aesthetic with a decidedly modern approach to performance. The Telecaster DNA is found in the choice of pickups and the spirit of the finish, while benefiting from optimizations designed for today's playing: ergonomics, access to the highest frets, and premium components.
Who is it for, and in which styles?
This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want a Telecaster with fast feel and impeccable reliability, without sacrificing vintage character. Perfect for country, blues, rock, indie, and funk, it also excels in the studio thanks to its definition and dynamics, from crystal-clear clean tones to punchy rhythms.
The sound
The SS configuration based on Pure Vintage '51 Tele pickups delivers the classic Tele twang: sharp attack, bright top end, and articulate mids. The bridge pickup provides the ideal twang and bite for riffs and incisive rhythms, while the neck pickup offers rounder, singing tones. The S-1 switch adds a truly modern palette by activating series wiring for increased thickness and power, useful for beefing up a chorus or pushing a solo without changing amps. The through-body bridge and its brass saddles contribute to precise response with excellent note sustain.
Recommended compatible accessories
Delivered with a Deluxe hardshell case, this Telecaster comes factory-equipped with Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042) strings: you can stick with this gauge to maintain the original feel and balance. Since locking strap-locks are already installed, a strap compatible with strap-locks is ideal for secure playing.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Scalloped | Simple |
| Category | TL | Body | Ash |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Yellow |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Aged |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Body shape | Telecaster | Fret size | Medium Jumbo stainless steel |
| Body style | Solid Body | Nut | TUSQ |
| Body wood | ash | Nut width | 1.685" / 42.8 mm |
| Body finish | Heirloom nitrocellulose lacquer | Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm |
| Neck material | maple | Bridge | American Tele 6-saddle bridge with brass saddles |
| Neck finish | satin lacquer | Pickguard | 1-ply black |
| Neck shape | Modern "D" | Pickup covers | neck: chrome; bridge: black |
| Neck construction | 4-bolt standard | Control knobs | knurled metal with flat top |
| Radius | compound 10" to 14" / 254 mm to 355.6 mm | Selector tip | barrel style |
| Fretboard material | maple | Hardware finish | nickel/chrome |
| Inlays | black pearl dots | Tuners | Deluxe sealed locking |
| Side markers | Luminlay | Strap-locks | locking |
| Number of frets | 22 | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Pure Vintage '51 pickups on this Telecaster offer?
The two single-coil Pure Vintage '51 Tele pickups deliver a sharp attack and bright high end. The bridge pickup emphasizes twang and bite, while the neck pickup provides a rounder tone. The middle position combines both pickups.
How does the S-1 switch work on the Fender Telecaster '50s American Ultra Luxe Vintage?
The S-1 push-button integrated into the volume knob activates a series wiring of the pickups, regardless of the 3-way selector switch position. This mode bypasses the selector and increases output density and level.
Is the neck suitable for bends and higher frets?
The Modern "D" neck has a compound radius from 10 to 14 inches (254 to 355.6 mm) and features 22 frets. Access to the upper frets is eased by the single cutaway and a design geared towards modern playing.
What strings and accessories are included with this Telecaster?
The guitar comes in a Deluxe hard case, equipped with Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in .009-.042 gauge. Locking strap locks are already installed, allowing the use of a compatible strap.
What bridge is fitted on this model and what tuning machines are installed?
An American Tele bridge with 6 brass saddles through the body is paired with Deluxe sealed locking tuners.
