Fender Traditional '50s Tele LH BTB
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Traditional '50s Tele LH BTB
Product Info
Article Number:
575193
Brand:
Fender
Model:
Traditional '50s Tele LH BTB
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$1,593.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Traditional '50s Tele is a solid entry into the Fender world. The Butterscotch Blonde finish looks fantastic, and the overall feel and tone are remarkably authentic for the price. It's a great choice for players wanting that classic Tele vibe without the premium price tag—ideal for blues, country, and rock.
Product Description
- Fender Vintera II 50s Strat RW xxTS
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: Basswood
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale length: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut Width: 41 mm (1.61")
- Bone: Nut
- Neck Profile: U
- 21 Vintage frets
- Pickups: 2 Vintage-style single-coil Tele
- Volume and tone control
- 3-Way blade switch
- Single-ply black pickguard
- Vintage-style strings-through-body Tele with brass barrel saddles
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Hardware: Nickel/chrome
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 - .042)
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'U' profile suits a wide range of playing styles.
- • Vintage-style single-coil pickups deliver authentic Tele twang and grit.
- • Through-body stringing enhances sustain and improves overall instrument stability.
CONS
- • Basswood, while versatile, lacks the premium tonal complexity of ash or alder.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while classic, may not offer the same resonance as a set-neck.
- • The 3-way switch limits tonal options compared to more modern pickup configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Vintage-style Single-Coil Telecasters
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
21 Vintage
Bridge
Vintage-style Tele with Brass Barrel Saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'U' shape is noticeably rounder and thicker than many contemporary 'C' shaped necks, offering a vintage feel.
While inspired by vintage finishes, it's a modern nitrocellulose lacquer – a good compromise between aesthetics and durability.
These are classic, lower-output single coils, offering a more nuanced and dynamic range – not as aggressive as high-output models.
