Fender AV II 51 TELE MN BTB
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AV II 51 TELE MN BTB
Product Info
Article Number:
548562
Brand:
Fender
Model:
AV II 51 TELE MN BTB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AV II 51 Tele is a seriously well-made instrument, nailing that classic Tele vibe. The ash body and vintage pickups give it a bright, snappy tone perfect for country, blues, and rock. It’s a premium-priced option, but delivers the goods if you’re chasing that authentic, mid-century Tele experience.
Product Description
- Fender AV II 51 TELE MN BTB
- Electric Guitar
- Ash body
- One-piece maple neck
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dot
- Neck profile: 1951 "U"
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.650")
- Bone nut
- 21 Vintage tall frets
- Pickups: 2 Pure Vintage 51' Tele single coils
- Master volume and master tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Single-ply black phenolic pickguard
- Pure Vintage 3-saddle Tele bridge with brass barrel saddles
- Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe" tuners
- Nickel/chrome hardware
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- high-gloss
- Includes Vintage-Style Tweed case with "Crushed Red" lining
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate, and resonant tone.
- • 1951 'U' neck profile provides exceptional comfort and vintage feel.
- • Pure Vintage 51 pickups capture authentic, raw Telecaster twang and bite.
- • Brass barrel saddles enhance sustain and improve intonation accuracy.
CONS
- • The high-gloss nitro finish can be prone to swirl marks and fingerprints.
- • The 7.25” radius might feel a little dated for players accustomed to modern profiles.
- • Limited pickup versatility restricts tonal options for some modern genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
One-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Pure Vintage 51 Tele Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage Tall
Bridge
Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 1951 'U' profile is noticeably rounder and fuller than the slim 'C' shapes commonly found on newer Fenders; it’s a vintage feel.
Yes, they are standard Tele single-coil size and easily replaceable, allowing for future tonal customization.
Nitro finishes are more delicate than poly; regular wiping with a soft cloth and careful handling will help prevent scratches and blemishes.
