Fender American Vintage II 1951 Blackguard Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde

This Fender American Vintage II '1951 Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde is a beautifully done take on one of Fender’s earliest and most influential designs. Often referred to as a “Blackguard,” it captures the look and feel of those original early ‘50s models, with a simple, no-nonsense approach that still holds up today.

Built with an ash body and a one-piece maple neck, it has that unmistakable Tele character - lively, resonant, and full of bite. The pair of Pure Vintage ’51 single-coil pickups deliver everything you’d expect, with a sharp, articulate bridge tone and a warmer, rounded neck sound that balances things out nicely.

The early ‘50s U-shaped neck adds to the overall feel, sitting fuller in the hand and giving it that solid, substantial playing experience without feeling over the top.

Finished in Butterscotch Blonde, it has that classic semi-translucent look that lets the grain come through, giving each guitar its own subtle variation. A true staple design done properly.