Fender American 2011 60th Anniversary Telebration Telecaster (Flame Top)

About This Product

On its 1951 introduction, the Telecaster was a revolutionary instrument that would usher in whole new eras of musical innovation and excitement. Sixty years later, in 2011, it is an archetypal electric guitar with a long and storied history. The rich history of Fender guitars begins with the Telecaster, and we’re celebrating its 60th anniversary all year with 12 very special "Tele-bration" models that stay inside the Telecaster’s famously elegant lines while offering the finest and most unusual takes on the instrument’s past, present and future.

The Flame Top Telecaster is an American Standard model that pairs an elegant Antique Burst lacquer finish with a striking AAA flame maple top, gold hardware and pearl tuner buttons.

Specification

Model Name - Flame Top Telecaster®
Series - Tele-bration
Color - Antique Burst 017-0141-737
Body - Alder with AAA Flame Maple Top
Body Finish - Gloss Lacquer Neck Shape - Modern "C" Shape
Number of Frets - 22
Fret Size - Medium Jumbo Position Inlays - Black Dot Position Inlays
Fretboard Radius - 9.5" (24.13 cm)
Fretboard - Maple
Neck Material - Maple
Neck Finish - Gloss Lacquer
Nut Width - 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Scale Length - 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Neck Plate - Gold 60th Anniversary 4-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt™
Truss Rods - Bi-Flex™ Truss Rod System
Truss Rod Nut - 1/8" American Series Nut
Pickup Configuration - S/S
Bridge Pickup - American Tele® Single-Coil Pickup
Neck Pickup - American Tele® Single-Coil Pickup with Gold Cover
Pickup Switching - 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Special Electronics - No-Load Tone Control
Controls - Master Volume, Master Delta Tone™
Hardware - Gold-Plated
Bridge - American Tele with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate
Tuning Machines - Deluxe Cast/Sealed with White Pearloid Buttons
String Nut - Synthetic Bone
Switch Tip - Barrel Style Switch Tip
Strings - Fender® USA 250L, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)
Unique Features - AAA Flame Maple Top, Gold Hardware
Case/Gig Bag - Hi-Tech Molded SKB Case
Pickguard - 3-Ply Mint Green/Black/Mint Green (8-Hole)
Included Accessories - Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth