Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard, Vintage Blonde

The Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster with Rosewood Fingerboard in Vintage Blonde is a period-accurate recreation of one of the most iconic electric guitars from Fender's golden era. Built for players who appreciate authentic vintage tone and feel, this instrument faithfully reproduces the construction and sonic character of a 1963 Telecaster, combining an alder body with a round-laminated rosewood fingerboard and a comfortable 1963 "C"-shaped maple neck. It suits working guitarists, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking a premium American-made instrument with genuine vintage appointments.

At the heart of this guitar are Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Telecaster pickups, constructed with cloth-covered wire, fibre bobbins and alnico magnets to accurately recreate the tone of individual model years. The 7.25" radius fingerboard features vintage-tall frets and clay dot position inlays (narrow-spaced at the 12th fret), characteristic of 1963 production. Hardware is equally period-correct, including a Pure Vintage 3-saddle Telecaster bridge with threaded steel barrel saddles, Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe" tuners, a bone nut and a vintage-style butt-adjust truss rod. The body is finished in gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on original 1950s and 1960s Fender instruments.

This Telecaster ships with a vintage-style brown hardshell case with orange interior, making it ready to play and protect from day one. Strung with Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel strings (.010–.046), it offers the classic Tele twang expected of the model. The 25.5" scale length and 21-fret neck make it immediately familiar to any Telecaster player, while the nitrocellulose finish and vintage-spec components set it apart from modern production instruments.

Features:

• Alder or Mahogany Body
• Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
• Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® pickups
• "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
• Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
• Pure Vintage Single-Line "Fender Deluxe" Tuners

GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH
Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character.

ALDER OR MAHOGANY BODY
Alder has a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end. Mahogany is a warm sounding wood with smooth mids and sweet highs.

7.25” RADIUS ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD
The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out.

1963 “C”-SHAPE NECK
In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series offers a variety of authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past.

PURE VINTAGE ‘63 TELECASTER PICKUPS
Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets.

VINTAGE-STYLE HARDWARE
From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original ‘50s and ‘60s era Fender factory machines.

Specifications:

GENERAL
Series
American Vintage II
Orientation
Right-Hand
Colour
Vintage Blonde
Country Of Origin
USA

BODY
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape
Telecaster®
Body Style
Solid Body
Body Material
Ash

NECK
Headstock
Telecaster®
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Shape
1963 "C"
Neck Construction
4-Bolt
Fingerboard Radius
7.25" (184.1 mm)
Fingerboard Material
Round-Laminated Rosewood
Position Inlays
Clay Dot
Side Dots
Vintage Clay
Number of Frets
21
Truss Rod
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
Truss Rod Nut
Vintage-Style Butt Adjust
String Nut
Bone
Nut Width
1.650" (42 mm)
Nut Material
Bone
Fret Size
Vintage Tall
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele®
Neck Pickup
Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Configuration
SS
Controls
Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

HARDWARE
Bridge
Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece
Includes Chrome Bridge Cover
Bridge Mounting
4-Screw Vintage-Style
Pickguard
1-Ply White
Pickup Covers
Neck: Chrome; Bridge: Black
Control Knobs
Knurled Flat-Top
Switch Tip
Top Hat Style, Black
Hardware Finish
Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines
Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
String Trees
Butterfly
Neck Plate
4-Bolt Serialized
Strap Buttons
Vintage-Style

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges), PN 0730250406
Case/Gig Bag
Included: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.