Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple, with Case)
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Originally released in 1951, Fender now celebrates over half a century of the classic Telecaster with this 60th Anniversary model. It features an Ash body with a Blonde finish.
Overview
The rich history of Fender guitars begins with the Telecaster, an enduring marvel of form and function; of style and substance. Still elegantly simple after six decades, it is the versatile voice of remarkably diverse and creative players worldwide.
Officially named the Telecaster in February 1951, the world's first successful solid-body electric guitar turns 60. It revolutionized guitar playing, changed the sound of music and became a signature instrument for guitarists worldwide. The 60th Anniversary Telecaster blends modern Tele technology with vintage looks for a best-of-both-worlds, collectible U.S.-made instrument.
To further distinguish it as a special instrument created for the occasion, the 60th Anniversary Telecaster bears a commemorative chrome neck plate honoring six decades of enduring Fender legacy.
Officially named the Telecaster in February 1951, the world's first successful solid-body electric guitar turns 60. The Tele revolutionized guitar playing, changed the sound of music and has become a signature instrument for guitarists worldwide. The 60th Anniversary Telecaster packs more than half a century of classic sound and design into one collectible U.S.-made instrument.
Features include an ash body, tinted maple neck and fretboard with modern 9.5-inch radius and medium jumbo frets, American Vintage Telecaster single-coil pickups, modern tuners, American Standard bridge with bent steel saddles and stamped brass plate, black pickguard, Blackguard Blonde thin-skin… read more lacquer finish, commemorative neckplate, and Fender/SKB molded case. read less
Officially named the Telecaster in February 1951, the world's first successful solid-body electric guitar turns 60. It revolutionized guitar playing, changed the sound of music and became a signature instrument for guitarists worldwide. The 60th Anniversary Telecaster blends modern Tele technology with vintage looks for a best-of-both-worlds, collectible U.S.-made instrument.
To further distinguish it as a special instrument created for the occasion, the 60th Anniversary Telecaster bears a commemorative chrome neck plate honoring six decades of enduring Fender legacy.
Officially named the Telecaster in February 1951, the world's first successful solid-body electric guitar turns 60. The Tele revolutionized guitar playing, changed the sound of music and has become a signature instrument for guitarists worldwide. The 60th Anniversary Telecaster packs more than half a century of classic sound and design into one collectible U.S.-made instrument.
Features include an ash body, tinted maple neck and fretboard with modern 9.5-inch radius and medium jumbo frets, American Vintage Telecaster single-coil pickups, modern tuners, American Standard bridge with bent steel saddles and stamped brass plate, black pickguard, Blackguard Blonde thin-skin… read more lacquer finish, commemorative neckplate, and Fender/SKB molded case. read less
Specs
General
- Model Name: 60th Anniversary Telecaster(R)
- Series: Limited Anniversary Edition
- Color / Part # : Blackguard Blonde 011-6112-768
Body
Body Material: Ash
Body Shape: Telecaster(R)
Body Finish: 0116112768 Thinskin Lacquer Body Finish
Neck
- Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black Dot Position Inlays
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
- Neck Finish: Lacquer
- Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt(TM)
- Truss Rods: Bi-Flex Truss Rod System
- Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series Nut
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: S/S
- Bridge Pickup: American Standard Tele(R) Single-Coil Bridge Pickup
- Neck Pickup: American Standard Tele(R) Single-Coil Neck Pickup
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: No-Load(TM) Tone Control
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: American Tele with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Switch Tips: Barrel Style Switch Tip
Tools
- Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Fender(R) USA Super 250L's, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Unique Features: Thinskin Lacquer Finish, Vintage Style Pickups, 60th Anniversary Neckplate, Five-Screw Mounted Brass Bridge Plate for Sonic Stability, Bent Steel Saddles, Tinted Neck, Rolled Fretboard Edges, Staggered Tuning Keys
Accessories
- Case Gig Bags: Molded Rectangular Fender/SKB(R) Case
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Included Accessories: Fender/SKB(R) Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth
- Polishing Cloth: Polishing Cloth Included
- Control Knobs: Knurled chrome
- Model Name: 60th Anniversary Telecaster(R)
- Series: Limited Anniversary Edition
- Color / Part # : Blackguard Blonde 011-6112-768
Body
Body Material: Ash
Body Shape: Telecaster(R)
Body Finish: 0116112768 Thinskin Lacquer Body Finish
Neck
- Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Black Dot Position Inlays
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
- Neck Finish: Lacquer
- Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt(TM)
- Truss Rods: Bi-Flex Truss Rod System
- Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series Nut
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: S/S
- Bridge Pickup: American Standard Tele(R) Single-Coil Bridge Pickup
- Neck Pickup: American Standard Tele(R) Single-Coil Neck Pickup
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Special Electronics: No-Load(TM) Tone Control
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Bridge: American Tele with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
- String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Switch Tips: Barrel Style Switch Tip
Tools
- Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8" Hex (Allen) Wrench
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Fender(R) USA Super 250L's, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Unique Features: Thinskin Lacquer Finish, Vintage Style Pickups, 60th Anniversary Neckplate, Five-Screw Mounted Brass Bridge Plate for Sonic Stability, Bent Steel Saddles, Tinted Neck, Rolled Fretboard Edges, Staggered Tuning Keys
Accessories
- Case Gig Bags: Molded Rectangular Fender/SKB(R) Case
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
- Included Accessories: Fender/SKB(R) Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth
- Polishing Cloth: Polishing Cloth Included
- Control Knobs: Knurled chrome
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(3 ratings)
Submitted August 1, 2011 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster - another thing they got right!"
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This guitar will never leave my arsenal as it provides many fundamental sounds of modern guitar music prior to adding effects.
Sound
This Telecaster is as advertised the best of 60 years of development. From silky to twangy in the flip of the pickup selctor switch.
Features
The SBK hardshell case leaves something to be desires. As with all modern molded cases the aluminum edges will misalign and require a fair amount of “futzing” with to get the case to close. The case does not have 60 years of development and it shows.
Ease of Use
Plug and play!
Quality
The guitar can't be beat. The case would need to be replaced for road work it is too much trouble to close it unless it is on a perfectly flat surface and one carefully checks all four sides of the aluminum molding are mated prior to latching the case.
Value
The only thing that keeps this from being a 10 is the case. The guitar is worth the price it should have a case that is a complement.
Manufacturer Support
I own six Fender guitars and three Fender amps (one since 1968); I've never had a problem with any of them. For things like schematics and wiring diagrams Fender's support can not be beat. I wish more companies were as open about their products as Fender.
The Wow Factor
I wanted a good Ameircan built Telecaster. I don't buy products based on "sex appeal".
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Jazz Fusion - Rock
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