Fender Telecaster American Vintage II 1972 Thinline MN Candy Apple Red
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Semi-hollow ash body for lightweight and airy resonance
- Two Wide-Range CuNiFe magnet humbuckers for the "Thinline '72" signature sound
- Maple neck with "1972 C" profile, vintage 7.25" radius for an authentic feel
- 6-saddle string-through fixed bridge and vintage "F" tuners for excellent tuning stability
Manufacturer Information
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The Return of a 70s Icon
Born in the late sixties to lighten ash Telecasters, the Telecaster Thinline adopted two Wide-Range humbuckers and a boldly curved pearloid pickguard starting in 1972. This American Vintage II faithfully reinterprets this historic model, down to the manufacturing details (3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt, "Bullet" truss rod, vintage hardware) and its refined "Candy Apple Red" finish celebrating Fender's golden era.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a credible vintage tone on stage and in the studio. Thanks to its HH configuration and semi-hollow body, it excels in 70's rock, indie, soul, pop, funk, and modern country, while remaining versatile enough for crisp clean sounds and meaty crunches.
The Sound
The Wide-Range CuNiFe magnet humbuckers deliver a unique balance: full lows, singing mids, and sparkling highs, less compressed than a traditional humbucker. The semi-hollow ash body adds air, a fast attack, and natural sustain, while the one-piece maple neck enhances definition. The simple and effective electronics (Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-position selector) allow switching from woody twang to powerful drive. The 6-saddle folded steel string-through fixed bridge optimizes intonation and projection, for a Tele that is both snappy and refined.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Supplied with a vintage black case (orange interior), it's road-ready. To preserve playability and tone, choose nickel strings .010-.046 (original gauge). A curved capo suited to 7.25" radius fingerboards will ensure perfect intonation. A standard strap with classic buttons will fit perfectly on its original strap buttons.
Technical specifications
| Category | TL | Nbrs of frets | 21 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Simple |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Red |
| Fingerboard | Maple | ||
| Shape | Telecaster Thinline (semi-hollow) | Bridge mounting | 3 screws, vintage style (hard-tail) |
| Wood | ash | Bridge cover | chrome, included |
| Body finish | glossy polyurethane lacquer | Tuners | Fender "F" stamped, vintage style |
| Pickguard | 4-ply "Aged White Pearloid" | Hardware finish | nickel/chrome |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Control knobs | knurled flat-top |
| Material | one-piece maple | Configuration | HH |
| Profile | "1972 C" | Neck pickup | authentic Wide-Range CuNiFe humbucker |
| Neck finish | glossy polyurethane lacquer | Bridge pickup | authentic Wide-Range CuNiFe humbucker |
| Radius | 7.25" / 184 mm | Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Frets | 21, Vintage Tall type | Selector | 3-position (1. bridge, 2. neck + bridge, 3. neck) |
| Inlays | black dots | Orientation | right-handed |
| Nut | bone, width 42 mm / 1.65" | Type | electric guitar |
| Truss rod | "Bullet" style (Bullet nut) | Original strings | Fender USA 250R nickel .010-.046 (PN 0730250406) |
| Neck plate | 3-bolt "F" with Micro-Tilt, numbered | Case | vintage-style black (orange interior) included |
| Headstock | Telecaster | Country of origin | United States |
| Bridge | fixed string-through 6-saddle folded steel | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Wide-Range CuNiFe pickups of this Telecaster Thinline offer?
The two Wide-Range CuNiFe humbuckers deliver broad lows, singing mids, and sparkling highs. Their output is less compressed than a traditional humbucker, with good definition thanks to the one-piece maple neck.
Is the Fender Telecaster American Vintage II 1972 Thinline suitable for rock and funk?
This model suits 70âs rock, indie, soul, pop, funk, and modern country. The HH configuration and semi-hollow body provide crisp clear tones as well as meaty crunch sounds.
What is the neck of the 1972 Telecaster Thinline?
The neck features a â1972 Câ profile, a maple fingerboard with a 7.25-inch (184 mm) radius, and 21 Vintage Tall frets. The bone nut measures 42 mm wide. The 3-bolt neck plate includes a Micro-Tilt adjustment.
What strings and capo should be used?
A Fender USA 250R nickel .010-.046 set is factory-installed. A curved capo suited for a 7.25-inch radius fingerboard is recommended.
Is a case included with this guitar?
Delivery includes a black vintage-style case with orange interior. The chrome bridge cover is also included, alongside a fixed six-saddle bent steel through-body bridge.
