If you're the kind of player who loves old Blackguard Teles but doesn't love vintage Blackguard prices, this Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster is about as close as it gets.
Built with an ash body, chunky '51 U-shaped maple neck, vintage-correct 7.25" radius, and a pair of American-made Pure Vintage '51 pickups, this guitar delivers the raw twang, snap, and attitude that put the Telecaster on the map in the first place. It has that unmistakable Tele thing going on: punchy bridge tones, warm neck pickup sounds, and enough versatility to cover just about any gig.
The Road Worn nitro finish gives it the look and feel of a guitar that's already seen a few decades of stages and honky-tonks, while the vintage-style hardware and brass-saddle ashtray bridge keep everything firmly rooted in 1951. Fender even topped it off with a commemorative 75th Anniversary neck plate to mark the occasion.
Whether you're a Tele collector, a country picker, or just someone who appreciates a good old-school Fender, this one gets all the important stuff right.
Specs
Body: Ash
Finish: Road Worn Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Butterscotch Blonde
Neck: Maple, 1951 U Profile
Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25" Radius
Inlays: Dots
Frets: 21
Scale Length: 25.5"
Nut Width: 1.650"
Nut: Bone
Bridge Pickup: Fender Pure Vintage '51 Single-Coil
