Fender - American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent

Fender - American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent Back

Fender - American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent Body

Fender - American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent Head

Fender - American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent Head Back

Body: Mahogany

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Maple

Joint: Bolt-on

Scale: 25.5" (648mm)

Radius: 7.25"

21 Frets

Pickups: SC / SC

The Nantel Verdict

The American Professional Telecaster is the evolution of the original solid-body electric guitar, refined by seven decades of feedback from the world's most demanding working musicians. The V-Mod II pickups capture that unmistakable Tele snap and twang with enhanced clarity, while the rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted heel turn a traditionally utilitarian instrument into a genuine pleasure to play for hours.

Target Audience

Working musicians who need reliable, great tone

Musical Styles

Country Rock Blues Americana Indie Funk

Recommended Level

Intermediate to Professional

What Sets It Apart

V-Mod II single-coil pickups with enhanced clarity and authentic Tele snap. Rolled fingerboard edges and sculpted neck heel for premium playability. Deep C neck profile with narrow tall frets for fast, accurate playing. Made in USA with premium components throughout.

Our Pro Tip

Roll the bridge pickup tone knob to 7 for the ultimate Tele sweet spot - all the twang and bite you want with zero harshness. This is the setting Nashville session guitarists have relied on for decades.

The Takeaway

The American Professional Telecaster is what happens when the world's most no-nonsense guitar design gets refined by seven decades of professional musician feedback. The V-Mod II pickups capture that legendary snap with modern clarity, the rolled edges make it a joy to play for hours, and the overall build quality ensures it delivers flawlessly every single night. The Telecaster for players who demand professional-grade everything.

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Fender - American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster - Crimson Red Transparent

Vendor: Fender

Type: Electric Guitars

SKU: FEN-0110380838

$3,729.99

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The Fender® American Vintage II series presents a remarkably accurate take on the revolutionary designs that altered the course of musical history. Built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes and meticulously voiced, year-specific pickups, each instrument captures the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone.

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Body: Mahogany

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Maple

Joint: Bolt-on

Scale: 25.5" (648mm)

Radius: 7.25"

21 Frets

Pickups: SC / SC

The Nantel Verdict

Target Audience

Working musicians who need reliable, great tone

Musical Styles

Country Rock Blues Americana Indie Funk

Recommended Level

Intermediate to Professional

What Sets It Apart

Our Pro Tip

The Takeaway

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By 1963, a new combination of tonewoods married the punch and focus of alder with the warmth added by a round-lam rosewood fingerboard, enhancing the signature Tele® twang. Featuring Pure Vintage ‘63 Telecaster® pickups, triple threaded-steel saddle bridge and a comfortable “C”-shape maple neck, the American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Characteristic of production in 1963, this Tele features clay dots (narrow-spaced at the 12th fret), a 7.25” radius fingerboard fingerboard and is offered in three colors: Crimson Red Transparent over mahogany and 3-Color Sunburst or Surf Green over alder. The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.

FEATURES

Alder or Mahogany Body
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele® pickups
“C”-Shaped Neck Profile
Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
Pure Vintage Single-Line “Fender Deluxe” Tuners

GLOSS NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH Nitrocellulose lacquer, as used on ‘50s and ‘60’s Fender instruments, is a premium finish that reveals the instrument’s true tonal character. ALDER OR MAHOGANY BODY Alder has a well-balanced tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end. Mahogany is a warm sounding wood with smooth mids and sweet highs. 7.25” RADIUS ROUND-LAMINATED ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD The 7.25”-radius fingerboard provides the comfortable playing feel of a vintage instrument, while vintage-tall frets make it easier to bend notes without fretting out. 1963 “C”-SHAPE NECK In vintage years, the shape and thickness of Fender guitar necks varied tremendously. The American Vintage II Series offers a variety of authentic neck profiles from Fender’s past. PURE VINTAGE ‘63 TELECASTER PICKUPS Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed just like pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets. VINTAGE-STYLE HARDWARE From the bridge to the string tree and tuning machines, every piece of American Vintage II hardware is manufactured to look, sound and function just like it did on the originals. Much of the American Vintage II hardware is still manufactured on the original ‘50s and ‘60s era Fender factory machines.