Fender Made in Japan Heritage 50s Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde, Maple Fingerboard

The Fender Made in Japan Heritage 50s Telecaster embodies the golden era of guitar craftsmanship, delivering an authentic vintage playing experience. Designed under the expert supervision of Mark Kendrick, a renowned Fender Custom Shop master builder, this Telecaster stays true to Fender’s rich heritage. Every detail, from the era-accurate ash body to the meticulously crafted pickups, captures the essence of the iconic 1950s Telecaster sound.

Built using profiling data from USA-made Fender guitars, this Heritage Series Telecaster features a lacquer-finished body that gracefully ages over time, enhancing its classic appeal. The 7.25-inch radius maple fingerboard and 1952 “U”-shaped neck ensure smooth playability, while the 3-saddle vintage-style string-through-body bridge with brass saddles delivers that signature Tele twang.

Features

• Authentic Vintage Design – Crafted with input from Fender Custom Shop expert Mark Kendrick
• Premium Ash Body – Features a lacquer finish that deepens with age
• Classic 1950s Neck Profile – 7.25-inch radius maple fingerboard with a 1952 “U”-shaped neck
• Vintage-Style Frets – 21 frets for smooth, comfortable playability
• Timeless Telecaster Tone – Specially selected pickups for warm, articulate sound
• Premium Bridge Design – 3-saddle vintage-style string-through-body bridge with brass saddles
• Made in Japan Quality – Designed with precision for the ultimate playing experience

Specs

Type	Solid Body
Colour	Butterscotch Blonde
Orientation	Right Handed
Number of Strings	6
Body Shape	Telecaster
Body Material	Ash
Body Finish	Gloss Lacquer
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	1952 "U"
Neck Finish	Nitrocellulose Lacquer Over Urethane Finish
Fretboard Material	Maple
Number of Frets	21
Fretboard Inlays	Black Dot
Fret Size	Vintage
Fretboard Radius	7.25" (184.1 mm)
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.615" (41.02 mm)
Neck Pickups	Premium Vintage-Style 50s Single-Coil Tele®
Bridge Pickups	Premium Vintage-Style 50s Single-Coil Tele®
Controls	1 X Master Volume, 1 X Tone, 3-Position Pickup Selector
Pickguard	1-Ply Black
Bridge	3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles
Tuners	Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Strings	Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case/ Bag	Gig Bag