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Building on the success of their acclaimed American Vintage and Original ranges, Fender's revamped American Vintage II Series takes things up a notch! Comprising dozens of remarkably precise recreations of timeless Fender designs, these guitars are built with period-accurate bodies, necks and hardware, premium finishes, and meticulously-voiced, year-specific pickups. The American Vintage II Series painstakingly pays tribute to the revolutionary instruments that altered the course of popular music forever, with each model capturing the essence of authentic Fender craftsmanship and tone. The American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster is a direct descendant of the original, made for players with a fine appreciation for retro Fender sonics and playability. 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 that signature Tele "twang". The Vintage II Telecaster follows that iconic formula, although this particular model in Crimson Red Transparent sports a Mahogany body instead, for an even richer sound! It features Pure Vintage '63 pickups, a triple threaded-steel saddle bridge, and a comfortable "C"-shaped Maple neck — reproducing the archetypal tone and feel of a genuine early-to-mid '60s Tele. Characteristic of production in '63, this Telecaster also boasts clay dot inlays and a 7.25"-radius fingerboard. Key Features Gloss Nitro Finish — Nitrocellulose is a famously thin, vintage-style lacquer that allows the instrument to breathe for beautiful resonance. It ages nicely too, yielding an organic "played-in" feel that wears naturally over time. Pure Vintage '63 Tele Pickups — These traditionally-voiced single-coils produce the vibrant Fender tones of yesteryear! Triple Threaded-Steel Saddle Bridge — '50s Teles had brass bridge saddles, but in 1963, these were changed to triple threaded-steel saddles. Steel, being a much harder metal that brass, increased the treble-y twang of the '63 for a more articulate timbre. "C"-Shaped Maple Neck — A period-correct neck profile that's synonymous with '60s Fenders. It plays like a dream! Vintage-Style Case — A rugged brown hard case is included, offering excellent protection. It features a bright orange interior too! Made in Corona, California — All American Vintage II guitars are constructed in Fender's main California factory; the beating heart of Fender craftsmanship.