Fender American Ultra Luxe '50s Telecaster (Butterscotch Blonde)

The new American Ultra Luxe Vintage series takes it a step further, showcasing the finest of Fender heritage – where timeless classics meet uncompromising modern refinement. The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® features premium ash body with carved contours that complement the aged Heirloom™ lacquer finish. Built for precision performance, the quartersawn maple neck with a Modern 'D' shape and Ultra rolled edges features medium jumbo stainless-steel frets, Luminlay® side dots, and a Graph Tech TUSQ® nut. Each instrument features a tapered neck heel to ensure unparalleled access to the higher register. Under the hood, Pure Vintage ’51 Tele® pickups deliver classic Fender tones, from sparkling cleans to rich, expressive leads. Performance hardware includes a precision-engineered 6-saddle string-though-body bridge with brass block saddles and deluxe locking short post tuners for quick string changes and superior tuning stability. The American Ultra Luxe Vintage 50s Telecaster® delivers flawless modern performance with distinctive classic design. Premium ash bodies provide the foundation for authentic Fender tone, offering exceptional resonance and character. Elegant 'Ultra' sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional. Channeling a 1950s Telecaster®, our Heirloom Lacquer finish reproduces the subtle patina and distinctive look of a treasured vintage instrument. Premium stainless steel frets deliver unmatched tone, durability and performance. These frets require minimal maintenance, resist corrosion, and maintain their mirror-like polish – ensuring consistent playability and lasting quality for years to come. Slim with wide shoulders, the "Modern D" neck profile works for any style of playing. Paired with an extra-strong quartersawn maple neck and tapered neck heel, this neck delivers unparalleled stability and access to the upper registers of the fingerboard. Specially voiced to reproduce the authentic sound and performance of individual model years, Pure Vintage pickups are constructed exactly like the pickups from Fender’s golden years. Materials include cloth-covered wire, fiber bobbins and alnico magnets. The volume knob’s S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in switch position one and two. Built for speed, comfort and facility, the 10”-14” compound-radius fingerboard is rounded near the nut, becoming increasingly flatter as it nears the upper register. Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots provide exceptional visibility even on the darkest stages while “Ultra” rolled fingerboard edges and a silky, smooth “Ultra” satin finish make the neck effortless to play. Featuring six unplated polished brass block saddles, the Ultra Tele® bridge delivers exceptional intonation accuracy and classic Telecaster® snap without compromising traditional tone. The precisely engineered saddles provide improved string-to-string balance and enhanced sustain while preserving that coveted brass-induced twang that defines the Telecaster® sound.