Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster® – Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde

The Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster® embodies the spirit of classic Fender craftsmanship while delivering cutting-edge performance for today’s most demanding players. Combining the timeless Tele® look of the 1950s with advanced modern enhancements, this instrument is designed for discerning Australian guitarists who demand superior playability, iconic tone, and premium build quality. Available now from Guitar World Australia, your trusted Fender dealer on the Gold Coast and across Queensland.

At its core, this Telecaster® features a select ash body with Ultra Contours for enhanced comfort and a beautifully aged Heirloom™ lacquer finish in the legendary Butterscotch Blonde. The quartersawn maple neck sports a modern “D” profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges, ensuring an exceptionally smooth feel. Its maple fingerboard offers a 10”-14” compound radius with medium jumbo stainless-steel frets for effortless bending and precision intonation. Luminlay® side dots provide enhanced visibility under stage lighting, and the Graph Tech TUSQ® nut adds stability and tonal clarity.

Powered by a pair of Pure Vintage '51 Tele® single-coil pickups, this guitar delivers the unmistakable twang, snap, and warmth that has made the Telecaster® a legend. With advanced electronics and the versatile S-1™ switching system, players can explore a wide range of tones – from glassy cleans to gritty overdrive – all while maintaining that classic Fender voice.

Hardware appointments are designed for serious performers, including a precision-engineered 6-saddle string-through-body bridge with brass block saddles for enhanced sustain and tonal richness, plus deluxe locking short post tuners for rapid string changes and exceptional tuning stability. The tapered neck heel allows easy access to higher frets, making solos and upper-register playing more fluid and comfortable.

Whether you’re gigging on the Gold Coast, recording in a Brisbane studio, or playing at home, the Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage '50s Telecaster® delivers everything you need – stunning looks, impeccable craftsmanship, and tonal versatility that will inspire for years to come.

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