As someone who pined for a '52 Reissue and was disappointed when that was discontinued, I'm relieved and happy to see this. I'll be getting one of these sometime next year.
@@NBodi Not yet. Part of the reason was many dealerships closing their stores, and I’m the type who likes to play before buying. I found one at a local GC that (predictably) was set up horribly, so the search continues…
It's funny that when a guitar has a slim neck, it is "super comfortable and plays like a dream". When a guitar has a big, chunky neck it is also "super comfortable and plays like a dream". Anyone ever hear a manufacturer say their guitar has an uncomfortable neck? How comfortable it is depends on the subjective preferences of the player, I would guess.
bought a Squier CV Butterscotch blonde and it blew me away. I never bought a "cheap" guitar before but let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with it, and plenty of really good things. It looks exactly the same as this Fender (really pretty by the way).
My Squier CV Deluxe is easily as good as my American and high end Mexican Fenders. It impresses me every time I play it! The CV Blonde is a beaut, too.
I have 2 Squires and they're both exceptional. I have a 2015 Silver Strat and a Lake Placid blue Thinline Cabrontia Tele. They sound great, play great, look great and were inexpensive. Now really. What more do you want?
Nothing wrong with a budget guitar. But you would have to own one of these to truly feel the craftsmanship. And a true maple neck. I love my american 51!
I am really torn between the 51 and the 63 telecasters. I want to get one, I've played numerous telecasters through the years, but I've never owned one. Well this year, this new series came at just the right time. I am set to move to another country within the next couple of weeks, and as much as it will hurt me (emotionally and financially), I will have to leave my awesome home studio and all of its gear behind. So I decided that within the first couple of weeks of living there, I am going to buy a new guitar and a practice amp to play at the hotel or whatever housing I'm placed in. And I have decided that I'm getting an American Telecaster or (really stepping it up here) a Custom Shop Les Paul. I've never owned either of those guitars, and I want a really good one to start my new life at a new country strong. But I just can't decide if I want to go uber cassic with the butterscotch blonde Tele, one of my dream guitars, albeit rather mainstream. Or if should go with the 61 Tele, which I know for a fact is better suited to my playstyle, but with a finish that I am not entirely in love with. I could still decide to throw my plan out the window, and buy another dream guitar of mine, a Martin OM-28. But I know that I won't be able to live with myself if I don't have an electric with some heavy distortion and fuzz, making the Martin a risky choice.
@@brandonanderson2066 Nope, not yet. I decided I wanted a Les Paul from the Custom Shop instead. The Telecaster is still high on my list, but I really want that LP
Mine is from 1981, of course from the very first series and I still have it. Never regretted buying it. The new ones are of course very beautiful guitars.
These are nice. I hope people remember that 7.25 radius necks are great when set-up properly. In some guitar forum post in 2002 some rando typed "you cant play fast on a 7.25 neck. By 2008 every guitar player knew this was an unassailable fact. This is of course proved wrong daily by [insert player here] who plays a vintage fender fast as hell.
In getting the 61 three tone burst strat first but I'd love to have one of these in the arsenal. My Classic vibe tele will have to do until then. Good thing it's up on the challenge.
It is a deluxe tweed,,, however notice he uses a pedal board, to be true to the sound should have been straight into the amp as I own one of these with a blues junior tweed and no effects needed.
I wonder how many people know that there was a period of time when fender stopped making guitars in America and you had to buy from Japan. Fender has not been in continuous production on telecasters...HERE in the USA.
Don’t get me wrong, i really like the modern wiring, especially on the Am Pro II and Ultra. But when I am looking for a early 50s Tele/ Nocaster /Broadcaster, I would prefer it to have the period correct wiring. Otherwise I can buy a modern Tele and call it a day if I am going for 2022.
@@soofitnsexy The problem is dad, they market them as "exact reproduction and year typical details" for almost 1k upcharge 🤔 You can expect to get that than for your money.
I remember on the original American vintage 1952 tele it had two separate wiring configurations included in it… it had the original old school Version of wiring and the newer style and you could swap in whichever one you preferred. Does this also have that? Also the old one had tons of cool case candy, original style tags, etc. does this have that?
I played a real 51 once and the neck is like nothing you’ve ever played before. If I were to get one of these I hope the necks feels as good as the original 51
Fender seems to have gotten lots of details period-correct on this. However, I don't think this model has the original wiring circuit, and it doesn't come fitted with flatwound 12's, nor does it include the thermometer case (which Fender actually still makes).
Since they didnt once mention the wiring, I assume they just put in modern? A shame, they could've made this guitar a perfect recreation at a lower price point.
"Although the Fender guitars of today are made with the best wood, the best technology, and the best of everything we have, we are pleased to offer to you for a higher price tag accurate reproductions of the guitars from 40 years ago." --Fender
this guitar is getting me crazy. Can't set the action and relief where i want...after adjusting the truss rod, the neck 'goes back' to his position within 24/48 hours. first time having this issue with a vintage radius necks 😞
I bought one, loved the bridge pickup, but the guitar was a battle to play. The saddle screws came poking out of the saddle so my hands were just ripped to shreds. I also counldnt bend the high e past the 12 fret. Kept fretting out. Love the idea of this guitar but quality sucks.
I don't know that you should have the username 'Vintage Guitar Club' if you don't understand the difference between a vintage reissue and the American Special.
Probably, there where mails from someone asking Fender about that thats the same AO finish. Otherwise they would for sure market it different with even more use of "breathing wood and allows to wear quicker"
Very different. The thing is, the noiseless pups in the ultra get frequently hated on but I don´t think they´re bad at all (gen 5). And if you perform they might be a must. That said, I must agree all the non-noiseless pups I play at my house (pro II vmod 2, player series alnico 5, american original/vintageII pure vintage pups) do sound more... Lively when played by myself in my room. But when I add other instruments to the mix, that lil extra mojo dissapears.
This is not about being professional about it it just making me a better flavor having a guitar like this one me me a better pair the u-shaped the best Mac that I can play
I don't understand why anyone would want a guitar with a 7.5" radius fretboard. It's counter intuitive just like the bridge. The pickups I get but that's about it.
@@drewsleyy3836 talking about 100% Nitro, a poly undercoat will keep the guitar from aging properly... letting the finish drop into the grain. Fender has been doing this on their alleged "vintage" spec guitars because it's faster & less labor intensive... if you want a 100% Nitro old school guitar that will age over the years like vintage... might be forced to go to the Custom $hop :( so ???
My hand gets more comfortable my play better that way the more my hand gets comfortable I play better I can move up and down more I don't need to use a capo and that's it this guitar is the best not unless I hit the lottery I can afford one but if I have one I will play the moon I be the best guitar player I can be I'll be the best on the reason why because that's just the way it is this case the guitar makes me play better because it's built for me
What’s the problem with you Fender? A ‘57 Strat and no black?? ‘63 Tele and no white blonde (which should be available also on the ‘51 Tele)?! I’ll better buy a Vintera guitar and refinish it in nitro for vintage specs and classic colours.
As someone who pined for a '52 Reissue and was disappointed when that was discontinued, I'm relieved and happy to see this. I'll be getting one of these sometime next year.
@@NBodi Not yet. Part of the reason was many dealerships closing their stores, and I’m the type who likes to play before buying. I found one at a local GC that (predictably) was set up horribly, so the search continues…
God bless Fender guitars for making the guitar like this
It's funny that when a guitar has a slim neck, it is "super comfortable and plays like a dream". When a guitar has a big, chunky neck it is also "super comfortable and plays like a dream". Anyone ever hear a manufacturer say their guitar has an uncomfortable neck? How comfortable it is depends on the subjective preferences of the player, I would guess.
Good point mate!
Love it when they give Mason some screen time - and can’t wait to check out the new series!
Have wanted one of these for years and was so disappointed when they stopped making them in 2012. So excited about this!
bought a Squier CV Butterscotch blonde and it blew me away. I never bought a "cheap" guitar before but let me tell you, there is nothing wrong with it, and plenty of really good things. It looks exactly the same as this Fender (really pretty by the way).
My Squier CV Deluxe is easily as good as my American and high end Mexican Fenders. It impresses me every time I play it! The CV Blonde is a beaut, too.
I have 2 Squires and they're both exceptional. I have a 2015 Silver Strat and a Lake Placid blue Thinline Cabrontia Tele. They sound great, play great, look great and were inexpensive. Now really. What more do you want?
Nothing wrong with a budget guitar. But you would have to own one of these to truly feel the craftsmanship. And a true maple neck. I love my american 51!
I am really torn between the 51 and the 63 telecasters. I want to get one, I've played numerous telecasters through the years, but I've never owned one.
Well this year, this new series came at just the right time. I am set to move to another country within the next couple of weeks, and as much as it will hurt me (emotionally and financially), I will have to leave my awesome home studio and all of its gear behind.
So I decided that within the first couple of weeks of living there, I am going to buy a new guitar and a practice amp to play at the hotel or whatever housing I'm placed in. And I have decided that I'm getting an American Telecaster or (really stepping it up here) a Custom Shop Les Paul. I've never owned either of those guitars, and I want a really good one to start my new life at a new country strong.
But I just can't decide if I want to go uber cassic with the butterscotch blonde Tele, one of my dream guitars, albeit rather mainstream. Or if should go with the 61 Tele, which I know for a fact is better suited to my playstyle, but with a finish that I am not entirely in love with.
I could still decide to throw my plan out the window, and buy another dream guitar of mine, a Martin OM-28. But I know that I won't be able to live with myself if I don't have an electric with some heavy distortion and fuzz, making the Martin a risky choice.
You get one? I'm comparing the 2 telecasters as well
@@brandonanderson2066 Nope, not yet. I decided I wanted a Les Paul from the Custom Shop instead. The Telecaster is still high on my list, but I really want that LP
@@NBodi I went to the store and fell in love with a Taylor Grand Pacifica. Beautiful wood grain, perfect size, and great tone & playability
Mine is from 1981, of course from the very first series and I still have it. Never regretted buying it. The new ones are of course very beautiful guitars.
Bless all those folk who think a Squier CV is as good as an American vintage
Beautiful sound! back in the 50's and more… 🔝
Just ordered mine - I have always wanted one of these, should complement my 54 tele nicely.
These are nice. I hope people remember that 7.25 radius necks are great when set-up properly. In some guitar forum post in 2002 some rando typed "you cant play fast on a 7.25 neck. By 2008 every guitar player knew this was an unassailable fact. This is of course proved wrong daily by [insert player here] who plays a vintage fender fast as hell.
I wish you would tell the names of the players on your videos. Really good playing.
My favorite Tele! Have to check, if the u neck and the frets fit my playing style.
In getting the 61 three tone burst strat first but I'd love to have one of these in the arsenal. My Classic vibe tele will have to do until then. Good thing it's up on the challenge.
I bought one yesterday
What kind of Amp is being used in this video , sounds great
It is a deluxe tweed,,, however notice he uses a pedal board, to be true to the sound should have been straight into the amp as I own one of these with a blues junior tweed and no effects needed.
I wonder how many people know that there was a period of time when fender stopped making guitars in America and you had to buy from Japan. Fender has not been in continuous production on telecasters...HERE in the USA.
Song'name played with Telecaster at the beginning???
Up
And not a word about which amp/s they used or even pedals to get that tone.
I’m trying to get a MIM ‘52 Fender Vintera Tele. I want it so bad in two tone sunburst I am dying!
What are the differences among AV II Telecaster 51, 63, 72, 75 vs 77? Which is better overall if we can afford only one? Thanks!
Come on Fender, what amp and pedals.
Nice guitar, but why isn’t the wiring period correct? The blend wiring sounds so great. Would have loved it on this guitar.
caUSE ITS 2022 SON!!!
Don’t get me wrong, i really like the modern wiring, especially on the Am Pro II and Ultra. But when I am looking for a early 50s Tele/ Nocaster /Broadcaster, I would prefer it to have the period correct wiring. Otherwise I can buy a modern Tele and call it a day if I am going for 2022.
It’s easy enough to convert it. It’s a good skill to have and won’t cost you anything more than a cheap soldering iron cost
@@ericmojave6061 shouldn't need to touch a thing on a $2000 instrument
@@soofitnsexy The problem is dad, they market them as "exact reproduction and year typical details" for almost 1k upcharge 🤔
You can expect to get that than for your money.
I remember on the original American vintage 1952 tele it had two separate wiring configurations included in it… it had the original old school
Version of wiring and the newer style and you could swap in whichever one you preferred. Does this also have that? Also the old one had tons of cool case candy, original style tags, etc. does this have that?
Nope
Whats the amp used in this video - a blues deluxe?
Wich fender amp is recommend you to play country music?
You can play country on almost any fender amp but the absolute classic is probably the fender deluxe reverb.
One question: Do these models have a poly undercoat?
Yes
Why can't you get a Fender Telecaster Ultra in Butterscotch Blonde?
Is this an exact recreation of a 1951 ? Are there any differences?
No difference
I played a real 51 once and the neck is like nothing you’ve ever played before. If I were to get one of these I hope the necks feels as good as the original 51
What’s the difference between this one and the one from years back that was the original American vintage 1952 tele?
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damn i need this.. been waiting for this.. i dont have 2.2k though! anyone want to trade this for a 50s vintera? haha
Fender seems to have gotten lots of details period-correct on this. However, I don't think this model has the original wiring circuit, and it doesn't come fitted with flatwound 12's, nor does it include the thermometer case (which Fender actually still makes).
I got my 51 for three days and the next thing I am going to put flat 12s!
American Vintage 1 (pure Vintage) 2012-2017 all day long
Différence avec une baja ?
Anyone know the song the guy in the intro is playing?
I’ve been trying to figure this out for two months, PLEASE someone speak up haha. It’s a country song I know for sure.
Did you ever find out the name of this?@@JayBeezy22
Since they didnt once mention the wiring, I assume they just put in modern? A shame, they could've made this guitar a perfect recreation at a lower price point.
"Although the Fender guitars of today are made with the best wood, the best technology, and the best of everything we have, we are pleased to offer to you for a higher price tag accurate reproductions of the guitars from 40 years ago." --Fender
Cost roughly the same vs average wage - price corrected for inflation.
@@gazzie12000 🎸👍
this guitar is getting me crazy. Can't set the action and relief where i want...after adjusting the truss rod, the neck 'goes back' to his position within 24/48 hours.
first time having this issue with a vintage radius necks 😞
Nope 😔
I bought one, loved the bridge pickup, but the guitar was a battle to play. The saddle screws came poking out of the saddle so my hands were just ripped to shreds. I also counldnt bend the high e past the 12 fret. Kept fretting out. Love the idea of this guitar but quality sucks.
Ashtray?
Big Macs are the best thing for me and the reason why I say that I can go father
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I want to understand what the difference is for the American Special Telecaster. I'm satisfied with mine.
I don't know that you should have the username 'Vintage Guitar Club' if you don't understand the difference between a vintage reissue and the American Special.
Switch tip doesn't look period correct. Is there a poly undercoat?
poly undercoat is a deal breaker
Probably, there where mails from someone asking Fender about that thats the same AO finish. Otherwise they would for sure market it different with even more use of "breathing wood and allows to wear quicker"
@@g.koch. ☹️
nope! I have a family member who works at Fender. 100% nitro on the 50s and 60s model. And poly on the 70s models, as is period correct 🤘🏻
@@drewsleyy3836 thx for that inside scoop
How are these pickups different than the Ultra's Noiseless?
In every which way
a little noisier
Very different. The thing is, the noiseless pups in the ultra get frequently hated on but I don´t think they´re bad at all (gen 5). And if you perform they might be a must. That said, I must agree all the non-noiseless pups I play at my house (pro II vmod 2, player series alnico 5, american original/vintageII pure vintage pups) do sound more... Lively when played by myself in my room. But when I add other instruments to the mix, that lil extra mojo dissapears.
Pretty dang cool! Although it's a little nuts that a bolt-on two-wood slab is only $400 less than a Les Paul Standard.
But at least it stays in tune?
@@clausherther Exactly!
I own both a '52 Avri Tele and a Gibson Les Paul. You're right , until you play both back to back ..then you're wrong 😉
@@clausherther All my guitars stay in tune if they're set up properly .
@@clausherther a
les Paul is a short scale guitar. Put 11 gauge strings on it and it will stay in tune.
How long will it take for this to sell out?
Where do American Original series guitars stand in?
this is replacing it
But they had pine bodies back then. Ask Vince Gill about his beloved white Tele.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This is not about being professional about it it just making me a better flavor having a guitar like this one me me a better pair the u-shaped the best Mac that I can play
Why won't they make a American Vintage Mustang???
I don't understand why anyone would want a guitar with a 7.5" radius fretboard. It's counter intuitive just like the bridge. The pickups I get but that's about it.
I love these teles but not into the ashtray.
So annoying the demos don’t just play clean so we can hear the guitars voice.
100% Nitro?
yes!
@@drewsleyy3836 talking about 100% Nitro, a poly undercoat will keep the guitar from aging properly... letting the finish drop into the grain. Fender has been doing this on their alleged "vintage" spec guitars because it's faster & less labor intensive... if you want a 100% Nitro old school guitar that will age over the years like vintage... might be forced to go to the Custom $hop :( so ???
@@R1GAMBLER SO WHAT IS THIS?? 100 PERCENT OR NOT
@@soofitnsexy that's what I want to know.
@@R1GAMBLER I have a family member who works at Fender, he did some digging and you’ll be pleased to know - all nitro!
I do not think this year 1951 guitar call Telecaster ….1952 wasn’t it ? it call Telecaster officially
My hand gets more comfortable my play better that way the more my hand gets comfortable I play better I can move up and down more I don't need to use a capo and that's it this guitar is the best not unless I hit the lottery I can afford one but if I have one I will play the moon I be the best guitar player I can be I'll be the best on the reason why because that's just the way it is this case the guitar makes me play better because it's built for me
oh well I can sell everything else then
What’s the problem with you Fender?
A ‘57 Strat and no black?? ‘63 Tele and no white blonde (which should be available also on the ‘51 Tele)?!
I’ll better buy a Vintera guitar and refinish it in nitro for vintage specs and classic colours.
Goodbye
First! Sorry had to do it.
Second 😁😁