Detail 01
Pair of Pure Vintage ’51 Telecaster single-coil pickups
Provides the crisp, punchy, twang-forward character described for this model.
Product detailSKU #1500000377711
FenderAmerican Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Butterscotch Blonde
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around the 1951 Telecaster format, this Butterscotch Blonde model pairs an ash body with a one-piece maple neck and two Pure Vintage ’51 single-coils. Its voice is described as bright, crisp, punchy, and articulated, with the familiar Tele twang at the center. The 1951 U neck, 7.25-inch maple board, 21 vintage-tall frets, and three-saddle brass-barrel bridge keep the playing layout and hardware rooted in the period. A vintage-style tweed case is supplied for transport.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking bright, articulate single-coil Tele sounds from an ash-and-maple construction.
- Rehearsal or stage work where a focused guitar sound needs to remain distinct in the mix.
- Guitarists who want vintage-style controls: a three-way selector, master volume, and master tone.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players; this model is specified for right-handed orientation.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Vintage 3-saddle bridge with brass barrel saddles
Retains the period-style Tele bridge arrangement.
Detail 03
21 vintage-tall frets
Gives the neck its specified vintage-tall fret format.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the 1951 U neck shape, 7.25-inch radius, and 1.65-inch bone nut dimensions against your preferred feel.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickup layout does it use?
It has two Pure Vintage ’51 Telecaster single-coil pickups, selected with a three-way switch.
02Is a case provided?
Yes. A vintage-style tweed case is specified.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Switch
- 3-way
- Neck
- Proprietary single-coil
- Pickup Configuration
- SS
- Control Layout
- Master volume, Master tone
- Bridge
- Proprietary single-coil
9 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Vintage tall
- Radius
- 7.25 inch
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Nut Width
- 1.65
- Nut Width Material
- 1.65 inch (42 mm) bone
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Number of Strings
- 6 string
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- U
14 detailsBody & build
- Joint
- Bolt-on
- Bridge Type
- Fixed bridge
- Color
- Nickel/chrome
- Bridge Design
- Vintage 3-saddle Tele with brass barrel saddles
- Body Material
- Ash
- Body Finish
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Body Type
- Single cutaway
- Inlays
- Black dot
- Neck Wood
- 1-piece maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Maple
- Body Style
- U
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage "Fender Deluxe"
- Body Shape
- U
- Neck Finish
- Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Vintage-style tweed
1 detailsOther
- Truss Rod
- Vintage-style butt adjust
