Fender 50 Thinline Telecaster JR ACAR
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Fender
50 Thinline Telecaster JR ACAR
Product Info
Article Number:
611018
Brand:
Fender
Model:
50 Thinline Telecaster JR ACAR
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,278.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously refined Telecaster, built for players who appreciate vintage aesthetics and premium components. The lightweight body and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, while the Custom Shop pickups deliver a versatile range of classic Tele tones. It's perfect for players seeking a refined, expressive instrument with a touch of rarity.
Product Description
- Fender 50 Thinline Telecaster JR ACAR
- Electric Guitar
- Namm Limited Edition Custom Built Model
- Body: Selected light ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: '57 Soft "V
- Fingerboard inlays: Black dots
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- 21 Narrow tall frets
- Bone nut
- Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Black Guard (bridge) and Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special (neck) Single Coils
- 1 volume control
- One tone control with Grease Bucket
- 3-way switch
- Pickguard: Vintage-style
- Bridge: Vintage-style
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Aged Candy Apple Red
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Lightweight ash body delivers exceptional resonance and clarity.
- • Vintage '57 Soft V neck profile promotes comfortable, fast playing.
- • Custom Shop pickups offer a balanced, articulate, and responsive tone.
- • Grease Bucket tone control provides unique and nuanced tone shaping.
CONS
- • The '50s Thinline design might feel somewhat thin for some players.
- • Limited control set (1 volume, 1 tone) restricts tonal flexibility.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Selected Light Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, 9.5" Radius with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Custom Shop Hand-Wound Black Guard (Bridge), Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special (Neck)
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Vintage-Style
Weight
7.2 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ACAR has a more vintage-voiced character, leaning towards a warmer, more nuanced tone than the brighter, more modern AP II.
It's subtly different, offering a more rounded feel than a 'C' shape, but still retaining a distinct vintage feel; it's generally very comfortable.
While versatile, it excels in classic rock, blues, and country; those needing extreme tonal sculpting might prefer a guitar with more controls.
