The very essence of vintage.

This Left-Handed Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Electric Guitar is true to the original with a premium ash body, a "U"-shaped maple neck, and a 7-1/4" fingerboard radius. As one of the longest-running production models in history, the strength of the Tele guitar lies in its inherent simplicity. It's been modified only slightly in its 40+-year tenure. This American Vintage model features the original Tele circuit with its 3-position switch (update wiring kit is included), original-style 3-saddle brass bridge (a vintage 6-saddle bridge is included) and the ashtray cover. Also true to the original '52 Telecaster, it has a single-ply black pickguard, master volume tone controls, and chrome hardware.

Fender American Vintage Series 52 Telecaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar Features:

• American Vintage '52 Telecaster
• Left-handed construction
• Premium ash body
• Maple neck with "U" shape and nitro-cellulose lacquer finish
• Maple fingerboard with 7-1/4" radius
• 21 vintage-style frets
• 2 American Vintage Tele single-coil pickups
• Master volume, master tone controls
• 3-position pickup switch
• Original vintage-style Tele bridge with 3 saddles and ash tray cover (vintage 6-saddle bridge also included)
• Vintage-style tuning machines
• Chrome hardware
• Butterscotch blonde finish
  
  

Fender American Vintage Series 52 Telecaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar Includes:

• vintage tweed case, strap, cable, and a certificate of authenticity

Order today and own a true classic guitar.

Fender American Vintage Series 52 Telecaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar

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AVRI '52 Tele

Posted by elfisto from Colorado, USA on May 2, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musicians

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, blues, country-rock

I just got a used one. The previous owner installed the modern wiring kit, saving me the trouble. It's still got the three saddle bridge on it, which I'll probably leave on there for extra twang.

This thing sounds phenomenal, with a more pronounced growl than my American Standard Tele. The finish on the fretboard is a little sticky, but that's par for the course with Nitrocellulose laquer. I live in a dry climate, so it won't affect my playing much.

It feels great. I like the fat neck just fine. It's a nice contrast to the sleek C-shaped neck of my AVRI '62 Strat.

This guitar is for more than just vintage buffs. It's a great sounding and feeling axe, and certainly the coolest lefty Tele you can get readily in the USA.

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When The Time Comes!

Posted by Candle play from Liverpool, England on Mar 10, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Sound production/Professional Sessionist

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, Country, Rock.

I've been playing Strats for almost half of my musical life and often played telecasters in various music stores, I always thought they were too simple for my style but as my playing styles matured, so too did my yearning for a Tele. Such a beautiful guitar how could I not have noticed sooner?

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Do they even have lefty builders?

Posted by Michael M from Phoenisx Arizona on Aug 11, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: I am a proffessional musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, rock, jazz

They obviously have no lefty luthiers or setup techs at Fender. Over the last 35 years I have owned four strats and this model tele. All were lefty guitars, a premium was paid for all of them, and I can honesly say that without the hours of setup work , and in some cases this included fret levelling and redressing, these guitars would have remained sub par. Once they are reworked they are top notch, but this is not acceptable with a product of this price level. I make my living with these instruments and I do not think it fair that my right handed peers have so little to sweat when it comes to their tools.

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The way they were?

Posted by Joe from Beaver Bank, NS on Nov 17, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, country

Pickup selector knob came off at the music store as I was giving it a try.( salesman will confirm). Fender decal started to peel off within weeks of ownership.(bought as a collector piece, hardly played.)What can I say? Same quality as original 52's? Seem's like lots of cash for bragging rights. I guess I expected a little more.

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Finally!

Posted by Left Hand Pete from Chicago, IL on Nov 15, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Part time pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, roots, country.

I've owned 2 of these prior to this one. One was orange and heavy as hell, the other one a more horrible orange color and heavy as hell!. I liked the playability of this model but couldn't get past those shortcomings. That was a few years back and so I took a chance and got this one and WOW! Fender has really gotten these right! Butterscotch, and I mean butterscotch in color, lightweight, fit and finish flawless. The real Tele sound and color at half the Custom Shop price. I am thrilled!

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Fender American Vintage Series 52 Telecaster Left-Handed Electric Guitar

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