Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red E-Gitarre

Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red Electric Guitar

Are you looking for a Telecaster® with authentic ’70s character, a semi-hollow body, and the warm, powerful sound of Wide Range humbuckers? The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red Electric Guitar brings back the historic feel and distinctive sound of the second generation of Telecaster® Thinline guitars. Featuring a semi-hollow ash body, single F-hole, Authentic CuNiFe® Wide-Range humbuckers, and a Candy Apple Red finish, this model is designed for guitarists seeking vintage Fender tone, airy resonance, and a classic look.

The Fender® American Vintage II series is based on the historic designs that have made music history. Many period-specific details have been precisely reproduced: bodies, necks, hardware, premium finishes, and pickups are all tuned to the tone of the respective model year. The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red electric guitar thus embodies traditional Fender craftsmanship and the authentic character of an original model from 1972.

The Telecaster® Thinline was introduced in July 1968. Its semi-hollow design made it possible to build a lighter instrument from ash. In late 1971, the Thinline was equipped with a large pearloid pickguard and two Wide Range humbuckers. By 1972, this second generation had successfully completed its first year of production. The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red electric guitar captures this very era, combining classic Telecaster® DNA with a semi-hollow body and powerful humbucker tones.

Semi-Hollow Ash Body with Classic Thinline Character

The body of the Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red electric guitar is made of semi-hollow ash and features a single F-hole. This construction gives the instrument its typical Thinline character and promotes an open, resonant tone. The body finish is gloss polyurethane in Candy Apple Red.

The 4-ply Aged White Pearloid pickguard is one of this model’s most striking visual features. Together with the chrome-plated pickup covers, nickel/chrome hardware, and the classic Telecaster® shape, it creates an unmistakable ’70s look. The guitar thus combines a striking vintage aesthetic with a design that is versatile for both live and studio use.

Authentic CuNiFe® Wide-Range Humbuckers

The sound is provided by two Authentic CuNiFe® Wide-Range humbucking pickups. These pickups are a defining feature of the Telecaster® Thinline from this era. They deliver powerful humbucker tones while preserving the distinctive Fender character that makes these instruments so special.

The HH pickup configuration is controlled via a 3-position blade switch. In position 1, the bridge pickup is active; position 2 combines the bridge and neck pickups; and position 3 activates the neck pickup. The electronics are controlled via master volume and master tone. The potentiometers have a value of 1 megohm.

1972 "C" neck profile and vintage playability

The neck of the Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red electric guitar is made of one-piece maple and features a gloss polyurethane finish. The 1972 “C” neck profile ensures a comfortable playing feel that complements the instrument’s vintage character. The neck is constructed with a 3-bolt design.

The maple fingerboard has a 7.25" radius (184.1 mm). With 21 vintage tall frets, black dot position markers, and black side dots, it offers the classic Fender feel of that era. The bullet-style truss rod and the 3-bolt “F”-stamped headstock with Micro-Tilt™ mechanism are also typical details of the 1972 production year.

Vintage Hardware with String-Through-Body Bridge

The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red electric guitar is equipped with a Pure Vintage 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge with curved steel saddles. The bridge is mounted using a 3-screw vintage-style hardtail configuration. A chrome bridge cover is included.

Additional hardware details include Pure Vintage Fender® “F” stamped tuning machines, butterfly string trees, vintage-style strap buttons, knurled flat-top volume and tone knobs, and a black top-hat-style switch cap. The guitar is strung with Fender® USA 250R nickel-plated steel strings in .010-.046 gauge.

Purchase Recommendation for the Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red Electric Guitar

The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red electric guitar is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a historically inspired Telecaster® Thinline with a semi-hollow body and two Wide Range humbuckers. It combines a resonant design, classic Fender look, and authentic ’70s features in a high-quality American Vintage II model.

The Fender American Vintage II 1972 Tele Thinline Candy Apple Red Electric Guitar is especially recommended for players who appreciate warm humbucker tones, a vintage playing feel, and the distinctive aesthetics of the Telecaster® Thinline. Featuring Authentic CuNiFe® Wide-Range humbuckers, a 1-piece maple neck, a 7.25" fretboard radius, Vintage Tall Frets, a Micro-Tilt™ truss rod cover, and a string-through-body bridge, it offers a rich, detailed package for the stage, the studio, and collectors of classic Fender instruments.

Features:

• Series: American Vintage II
• Hand: Right-Hand
• Color: Candy Apple Red
• Body Shape: Telecaster®
• Body Material: Semi-Hollow Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
• Soundhole: Single F-hole
• Headstock: Telecaster®
• Neck material: 1-piece maple
• Neck finish: Gloss polyurethane
• Neck profile: 1972 "C"
• Neck Construction: 3-Bolt
• Fingerboard material: Maple
• Fingerboard radius: 7.25" / 184.1 mm
• Position Markers: Black Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• 21 Vintage Tall Frets
• Truss rod: Bullet style
• Neck nut: Bullet style
• Nut: Bone
• Nut width: 1.650" / 42 mm
• Nut Material: Bone
• Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
• Bridge: Pure Vintage 6-Saddle String-Through Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
• Bridge cover: Chrome bridge cover included
• Bridge Mount: 3-Screw Vintage-Style Hardtail
• Pickguard: 4-ply Aged White Pearloid
• Pickup Covers: Chrome
• Controls: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
• Hardware Color: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Fender® “F” Stamped
• String Trees: Butterfly
• Neck Plate: 3-Bolt “F” Stamped with Micro-Tilt™ and Serial Number
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel-Plated Steel .010-.046
• Bridge Pickup: Authentic CuNiFe® Wide-Range Humbucking
• Neck Pickup: Authentic CuNiFe® Wide-Range Humbucking
• Pickup configuration: HH
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• 3-position blade pickup selector switch
• Position 1: Bridge pickup
• Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
• Position 3: Neck pickup
• Potentiometer: 1 megohm

Specs:

• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: no
• Frets: 21
• Scale: 648 mm
• Color: Red
• Pickup System: HH
• Pickup-Type: passive
• Strings: 6
• Set Offer: no
• Tremolo: no
• Type: electric Guitar
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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