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FenderAmerican Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Transparent Crimson

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Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Transparent Crimson
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

In Transparent Crimson, the American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster uses the mahogany-body version of the model, paired with a maple neck and round-laminated rosewood fingerboard. Two Pure Vintage ’63 single-coils provide the bright, twangy, crisp, and articulate voice associated with this guitar, with the three-way blade offering bridge, neck, or combined pickup choices. The C-shaped neck carries a 7.25-inch radius and 21 vintage-tall frets, while the three-saddle bridge and gloss nitro finish retain the period-focused design. A brown vintage-style case with orange interior is included.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players moving between bright clean sounds and more driven single-coil Tele textures.
  • Rhythm parts using the neck pickup’s added warmth and depth.
  • Mix work where the bridge pickup’s focused voice is intended to cut through.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Left-handed players; this guitar 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.

Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Transparent Crimson construction detail

Detail 01

Pure Vintage ’63 Telecaster single-coil pickups

The three-way blade selects bridge, neck, or both pickups.

Detail 02

Transparent Crimson mahogany body

Mahogany is specified for this finish version.

Detail 03

Pure Vintage 3-saddle bridge with threaded steel barrel saddles

It uses the model’s fixed, three-saddle Tele bridge configuration.

Detail 04

Vintage-style brown case with orange interior

A case is included for transport.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Check the C neck shape, 7.25-inch fingerboard radius, 1.65-inch bone nut width, and right-handed orientation.
Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster Electric Guitar - Transparent Crimson close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What wood is used for the Transparent Crimson body?

The Transparent Crimson version is specified with a mahogany body.

02Can both pickups be selected together?

Yes. The three-way blade switch offers bridge, neck, or both pickups together.

03Does it include a bridge cover?

Yes. A chrome bridge cover is specified.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

10 detailsPickups & controls
Controls
Master volume, master tone
Neck Pickup
Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Configuration
SS
Bridge
Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele with threaded steel barrel saddles
Switching
3-way blade
Bridge Pickup
Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Switch
3-way
Neck
Proprietary single-coil
Control Knobs
Knurled flat-top
Control Layout
Master volume, Master tone
13 detailsPlayability
Fret Size
Vintage tall
Frets
21 vintage tall with clay dot inlays
Radius
7.25 inch
Nut Width Material
1.65 inch (42 mm) bone
Number of Frets
21
Scale Length
25.5
Neck Shape
C
Nut Material
Bone
Strings
Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel, .010-.046
Orientation
Right handed
Neck Profile
C-shape
Nut Width
1.650
Number of Strings
Fender USA 250R nickel-plated steel, .010-.046
22 detailsBody & build
Joint
Bolt-on
Bridge Type
Fixed bridge
Neck Construction
4-bolt
Body Type
Single cutaway
Inlays
Clay dot
Hardware Finish
Nickel/chrome
Color Finish
Red
Neck Finish
Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Color
Nickel/chrome
Bridge Design
Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele with threaded steel barrel saddles
Body Material
Alder; mahogany on transparent crimson
Body Finish
Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
Neck Wood
Maple
Fingerboard Material
Round-laminated rosewood
Bridge Cover
Chrome bridge cover included
Pickguard
1-ply white
Body Style
Telecaster
Available Colors
3-Color Sunburst, Surf Green, Transparent Crimson, Vintage Blonde
Fingerboard Radius
7.25 inch
Tuning Machines
Pure Vintage single-line Fender Deluxe
Body Shape
Telecaster
Side Dots
Vintage clay
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Vintage-style brown with orange interior
4 detailsOther
Model
1963 Telecaster
Truss Rod
Vintage-style butt adjust
Product Type
Electric guitar
Series
American Vintage II

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