Fender AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT
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AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT
Product Info
Article Number:
608705
Brand:
Fender
Model:
AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This AV II Proto Tele is a serious throwback, nailing the '51 vibe beautifully. The ash body and vintage pickups deliver that classic Tele twang, and the neck is a joy to play. It’s a premium-priced instrument ideal for players seeking authentic vintage tone and feel without a custom build.
Product Description
- Fender AV II 51 Tele MN PROTO WHT
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on 1-piece neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black dots
- Neck profile: 1951 "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 21 Vintage tall frets
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 2 Pure Vintage 51' Tele single coils
- Master volume and master tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Pickguard: 1-ply black phenolic
- Bridge: Pure vintage 3-saddle Tele with brass barrel saddles
- Machine heads: Pure vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046)
- Colour: Prototype white
- Includes Vintage-style tweed case with crushed red interior
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers focused, articulate tone with excellent resonance.
- • 1951 'U' neck profile provides a comfortable, vintage-accurate feel.
- • Pure Vintage 51 pickups capture authentic, raw Telecaster twang and bite.
- • Nickel/Chrome hardware complements the vintage aesthetic and enhances sustain.
CONS
- • Ash bodies can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and use.
- • The 7.25” radius might feel a little dated for players accustomed to modern profiles.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility compared to guitars with coil-splitting or humbuckers.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Pure Vintage 51 Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
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
These Pure Vintage 51 pickups are meticulously wound to spec, aiming for an even more accurate recreation of the originals – expect a slightly more brittle and less compressed tone than some later reissue sets.
Like most nitro finishes on ash bodies, it's susceptible to checking over time, which is often seen as a desirable characteristic adding to the vintage look, but requires careful care.
The 'PROTO' designation indicates it was a limited run using original tooling and specs, potentially offering subtle variations in feel and finish compared to standard AV II models.
