Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Crimson Red Transparent
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer's specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
By 1963, a new combination of tonewoods married the punch and focus of alder with the warmth added by a round-lam rosewood fingerboard, enhancing the signature Tele twang. Featuring Pure Vintage '63 Telecaster pickups, triple threaded-steel saddle bridge and a comfortable "C"-shape maple neck, the American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster reproduces the quintessential tone and feel of the original. Characteristic of production in 1963, this Tele features clay dots (narrow-spaced at the 12th fret), a 7.25" radius fingerboard fingerboard and is offered in three colours: Crimson Red Transparent over mahogany and 3-Colour Sunburst or Surf Green over alder.
The instruments in the American Vintage II series are direct descendants of the original Fenders: designed for players with a fine appreciation for vintage Fender tone and feel and built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw. These are Fender electrics in their purest form: Fender American Vintage II, the stuff of legends.
Series: American Vintage II
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rosewood
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Vintage Tall
Position Inlays: Clay Dot
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line "Fender Deluxe"
Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
Bridge: Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
PICKUPS:
Neck: Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele®
Bridge: Pure Vintage '63 Single-Coil Tele®
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender® USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
Case/Gig Bag: Vintage-Style Brown (Orange Interior)
Specifications
| Active EQ: | No |
| Body Colour: | Crimson Red Transparent |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Shape: | Telecaster |
| Body Type: | Solid |
| Bridge Design: | String-Thru-Body 3-Saddle Pure Vintage w/ Steel Barrel Saddles |
| Bridge Type: | Fixed String-Through-Body |
| Case/Gigbag: | Vintage Style Hardshell Included |
| Controls: | 1 Volume + 1 Tone |
| Country of Origin: | USA |
| Features: | Vintage-Style Hardware, Threaded Steel Saddles |
| Fingerboard: | Round-Laminated Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Clay Dots |
| Fret Profile: | Vintage Tall |
| Fretboard Radius: | 7.25" / 184 mm |
| Hardware Finish: | Nickel / Chrome |
| Included: | Chrome Bridge Cover |
| Instrument Size: | Full |
| Neck Body Join: | 4-Bolt |
| Neck Body Join-Fret: | 16th |
| Neck Finish: | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | 1963 "C" |
| Number of Frets: | 21 |
| Number of Pickups: | 2 |
| Number of Strings: | 6 |
| Nut Material: | Bone |
| Nut Width: | 1.65" / 42 mm |
| Orientation: | Right |
| Pickup Brand: | Fender Pure Vintage 63 Tele |
| Pickup Configuration: | SS |
| Pickup Type: | Single Coil(s) |
| Scale Length: | 25.5" / 648 mm |
| String Gauge: | Fender 250R .010-.046 |
| String Type: | Steel |
| Switching: | 3-Way Blade Switch |
| Tailpiece: | String-Through-Body |
| Tuning Machines: | Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe |
Q & A
Reviews
I’ve owned an FCS Nocaster, a 68 Paisley NOS Tele, and a heavy relic CuNiFe Tele. Only the CuNiFe comes close to my ‘63 AVII Tele - and with the CuNiFe pickups coming in April, there goes the slim advantage. The CuNiFe Tele was also $6800…
This ‘63 American Vintage Tele in surf green is outstanding. There is no other way to describe it. The pickups are great - although I will be tempted by hotter ones, they are warm but have bite. The C neck is closer to a thin necked D; I have smaller hands, and I was concerned I wouldn’t get along with the neck. No way - it’s awesome. One thing I wish Fender would have done is satin finish, but a quick sand will kill that gloss on the neck.
Setup from the factory was near perfect for me; the action is fast, intonation spot on, and fit and finish superb.
Nitrocellulose lacquer at this price point really is the nail in the Custom Shop debate. And, to be fair, I played an FCS Tele against this one, and there was no way I could justify the price - I can get TWO for the price of one.
Custom pickguard is on the way, because, at this price, why not? 60s retro vibe is fun. Canadian company has a billion choices that fit perfectly.
Case is retro nice, too; the orange interior is straight out of 63.
If you haven’t picked one of these up yet, run - don’t walk. At $2899, they’re a steal.
Available In Gear Hunter
Price: $3379.99
Sale Price: $2,999.00
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: Starting at 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. Starting at 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster, Rosewood Fingerboard - Crimson Red Transparent | 775222 |
