1996 Fender Telecaster

Own a piece of Fender history with this 1996 American Vintage Reissue (AVRI) '52 Telecaster. This series was pivotal in reviving Fender's classic designs. This guitar faithfully captures the look and feel of the legendary "Blackguard" Telecaster, featuring an Ash body finished in iconic Butterscotch Blonde, a single-ply black pickguard, and vintage-style hardware. The one-piece Maple neck has the substantial "U" shape profile characteristic of the era, with a vintage 7.25" radius Maple fingerboard and 21 vintage-style frets. This specific '96 model likely features American Vintage Tele single-coil pickups with Alnico 5 magnets, potentially offering a slightly brighter and punchier take on the classic Tele twang compared to later AVRI versions with Alnico 3 magnets. It features the traditional 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles for authentic tone. In Very Good (VG) condition, this Tele shows careful use and comes complete with its period-correct Tweed Hard Shell Case (Twd HSC).