Fender LTD Buck Owens Tele MN RSB
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LTD Buck Owens Tele MN RSB
Product Info
Article Number:
594047
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD Buck Owens Tele MN RSB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Buck Owens Tele is a beautifully crafted instrument, channeling that classic Bakersfield sound. The neck profile is fantastic, and the unique pickup pairing offers a sweet spot between clarity and grit. It's perfect for players who love that authentic Telecaster vibe and want a premium-priced, signature-model experience.
Product Description
- Fender LTD Buck Owens Tele MN RSB
- Electric Guitar
- Buck Owens Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inalys
- Neck profile: late '50s "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 184.1 mm (7.25")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.625")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 21 Vintage frets
- Pickups: 1 Custom Buck Owens Alnico 3 Tele (bridge) and 1 Custom Buck Owens Alnico 2 Tele (neck) single coils
- Master volume and master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Single-ply Mirrored Gold pickguard
- Three saddle Tele bridge with string guide through the body in vintage style with brass saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Original strings: Fender USA 250L Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Red
- Silver and Blue Sparkle
- Includes Deluxe black hardshell case with black interior
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced tone with excellent sustain and resonance.
- • Custom Alnico 3/2 pickups capture a genuine, vintage Telecaster twang and warmth.
- • Late '50s 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability and effortless chord voicing.
- • Mirrored gold pickguard and gold hardware provide a striking, premium aesthetic.
CONS
- • The 7.25” radius fingerboard might feel dated for players accustomed to modern profiles.
- • Limited pickup options restrict versatility beyond classic country and rock tones.
- • The through-body stringer can make string changes slightly more involved.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Custom Buck Owens Alnico 3 (Bridge) / Alnico 2 (Neck) Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
Three Saddle Tele with String Guide Through Body (Vintage Style)
Weight
Approximately 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alnico 3 bridge pickup provides more aggressive bite, while the Alnico 2 neck pickup delivers a warmer, smoother tone – a deliberate choice to capture Buck Owens' signature sound.
The late '50s 'C' shape is generally considered comfortable, but it’s not as wide as some modern profiles. Players with particularly large hands might find it slightly snug.
The vintage-style three-saddle bridge offers a slightly different feel and potentially a bit less precise intonation adjustment compared to a two-point, but it contributes to the overall vintage aesthetic and tone.
