52 telecaster vintage

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Leo carried over features from the Hawaiian steel guitars Fender had already been making since , such as the ashtray bridge cover and Kluson tuners. Its simple yet effective design with two pickups and a 3-way-switch and revolutionary sound broke ground. Even today with all of the technological advancement this very first design satisfies the demanding needs of many guitarists. Under its new ownership Fender produced numerous Telecaster spin-off models throughout the 70s. But most musicians rather played guitars from the 50s and 60s then the new designs.

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You don't know what a Telecaster should sound like if you've never auditioned an American-made or Custom Shop 'type reissue. Only a handful of classic-era electric guitars genuinely qualify for the tag of "the only one you'll ever need". Here we look at the new Vintage '52 Telecaster from Fender's completely overhauled American Vintage range. Your humble scribe has been around Teles of all eras, both as a player and repairer, and it's remarkable just how much the neck and even the body shapes have altered, how the transition from one curve into another can vary drastically, and how tiny variations in edge radius - even as inconsequential as those round the headstock - can drastically alter the vibe.