Fender Vintera 60s Telecaster SS LTD Edition MN Antigua

A 'Sixties' Telecaster Revisited, Between Fender Heritage and Antigua Personality

The Telecaster is one of the most influential designs in electric guitar history: a simple, effective silhouette designed for the stage, and above all a tonal response that shaped rock, country, soul, and much of modern pop. This Limited Edition Vintera '60s Telecaster Antigua continues this tradition by emphasizing the aesthetics and feel typical of the early 1960s: glossy finish, vintage ergonomics, and a platform designed to recapture that unique blend of precision and bite that defines the Tele.
In the spirit of the Vintera range, the goal is clear: to offer a guitar with a retro character (neck profile, radius, hardware) while remaining inspiring and immediately playable. The "Antigua" finish adds a true visual identity, perfect for those who want a Telecaster that stands out without betraying Fender's DNA.

Who Is This Telecaster For, and Which Styles Does It Excel In?

With its SS configuration (two single-coils) and vintage ergonomics, this Telecaster is an excellent choice for guitarists seeking a direct and dynamic response. It suits intermediate to advanced players who want to rediscover "old school" feel (7.25" / 184.1 mm radius, 3-saddle bridge) and an expressive instrument both with pick and fingers. A motivated beginner can also thrive with it, provided they like vintage-profile necks and the feel of characterful craftsmanship.
In terms of styles, it is a natural weapon for country, blues, vintage rock, indie, pop, and anything requiring attack, bite, and excellent mix definition. The 3-position selector offers three simple and effective tones: sharp bridge, scooped combined positions, and rounder neck for singing phrasing.

The Sound: Twang, Clarity, and Vintage Grain with the Response of a True Tele

The acoustic foundation of this guitar is a alder body: a tonewood appreciated for its balance, with present mids, good clarity, and a crisp attack. Paired with a maple neck and maple fingerboard, it delivers a very responsive setup that favors "snap" and precision, ideal for tight rhythms as well as hybrid picking lines.
The electronics center around a pair of Vintage-Style '60s Single-Coil Tele pickups (bridge and neck), designed to deliver the classic Telecaster register: crystalline highs, snappy attack, and that "steel" twang especially prominent on the bridge pickup. The Master Volume and Master Tone controls allow quick shifts from an open, snappy sound to a softer, mellower tone without losing the instrument's identity.
The vintage 3-saddle Tele bridge with slotted steel saddles fully contributes to the character: a more "alive" feel under the picking hand, percussive response, characteristic sustain, and a present high-end spectrum. Add to that Fender Vintage-Style tuners and a construction designed for stability, and you have a guitar built to record parts that immediately sit in the mix while retaining the sought-after organic quality of '60s tones.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and playing balance, opt for a set of Fender USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel strings in .009-.042 gauge (reference: PN 0730250403).

Technical specifications

Category	TL	Fingerboard	Maple
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Nbr of strings	6

Type	electric guitar Solid Body	Nut material	synthetic bone
Shape	Telecaster	Nut width	1.650" / 42 mm
Material	alder	Truss rod	Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Finish	Gloss Polyester	Truss rod nut	Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Color	Antigua	Neck plate	4-Bolt Vintage-Style
Profile	Early '60s "C"	Hardware finish	Nickel/Chrome
Headstock	Telecaster	Bridge	3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele with Slotted Steel Saddles
Radius	7.25" / 184.1 mm	Bridge mounting	4-Screw Vintage-Style
Number of frets	21	Tuners	Fender Vintage-Style
Fret size	Vintage Tall	Knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Inlays	Black Dot	Pickguard	Painted Plastic
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm