{"product_id":"2025-fender-american-vintage-ii-1972-telecaster-thinline-3-colour-sunburst","title":"✨2025✨ Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline~ 3-Colour Sunburst!","description":"\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cb\u003eFender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline~ 3-Colour Sunburst~ 2025 \u003c\/b\u003e✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 \u003cb\u003eRRP £2,549.00 | Our Price £1,795.00 (WEBSITE PRICE) \u003c\/b\u003e🔥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is about as close as you’ll get to buying a new Fender American Vintage II ’72 Telecaster Thinline without paying the new price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2025 USA-made example, originally purchased as a gift for a player who ultimately decided he preferred playing acoustic. As a result, it has seen virtually no use and remains in exceptional, near-mint condition, complete with its original Fender hard case, paperwork, Certificate of Authenticity and case candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the factory plastics remain intact. If you’ve been considering a new American Vintage II, this one represents a substantial saving against the £2,549 RRP at £1,795.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd what a Telecaster it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Vintage II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender’s American Vintage II series is built around recreating significant instruments from Fender’s history with an impressive level of period-correct detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model takes us straight back to 1972, pairing the distinctive semi-hollow Thinline construction with a pair of CuNiFe Wide Range humbuckers, a one-piece maple neck and that unmistakable oversized pearloid pickguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-Colour Sunburst over the semi-hollow ash body is superb, particularly alongside the maple neck and pearloid guard. At just 7lb exactly, it’s also a beautifully manageable example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCuNiFe Wide Range Humbuckers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA huge part of the character of the original ‘70s Thinline was its Wide Range humbuckers, and the American Vintage II uses Fender’s Authentic CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucking pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Wide Range design is closely associated with legendary pickup designer Seth Lover, and the CuNiFe-equipped recreation gives this Telecaster a character all of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s plenty of warmth and body, but without losing the definition and clarity that makes a great Tele so addictive. It’s a brilliant alternative for someone who loves Fender ergonomics and response but wants something fuller and broader than the traditional Telecaster single-coil sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1972-Spec Neck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece maple neck features Fender’s period-inspired 1972 “C” profile, paired with a vintage-style 7.25” fingerboard radius and 21 frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt deliberately retains the feel and proportions associated with the early-’70s originals rather than turning the guitar into a modern interpretation wearing vintage clothes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther period-inspired details include the Pure Vintage Fender “F” stamped tuners, bone nut and vintage-style hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis guitar is exceptional.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in 2025 and purchased new as a gift, it has seen extremely little use. The recipient ultimately preferred playing acoustic guitar, leaving this essentially untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no notable dings, chips or cosmetic damage to mention. At most, you may find the very light handling traces inevitable on an instrument that has been taken from its case, but it genuinely presents about as close to new as we could reasonably describe a pre-owned guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, the original protective plastics remain in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with its original Fender hard case, which is equally superb, along with the Certificate of Authenticity, paperwork and accompanying case contents shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor somebody considering buying one of these new, this is an extremely compelling example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Model: Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Year: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Country of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Finish: 3-Colour Sunburst\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Body: Semi-Hollow Ash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Neck: 1-Piece Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Neck Profile: 1972 “C”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Fingerboard: Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Radius: 7.25”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Scale Length: 25.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Frets: 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nut: Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Nut Width: 1.650”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Pickups: Authentic CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucking Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Switching: 3-Way Pickup Selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Bridge: Pure Vintage 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Tuners: Pure Vintage Fender “F” Stamped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Weight: 7lb 0oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Case: Original Fender Hard Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Included: Certificate of Authenticity, paperwork and case contents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Condition: Near mint \/ exceptional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb opportunity to pick up a virtually unused American Vintage II ’72 Telecaster Thinline with the full package and a significant saving over its £2,295 RRP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e£1,795.00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as these form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Chordplay Guitars?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Independent UK guitar specialist based in Darwen, Lancashire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Over 200 new and used guitars in stock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Free next working day UK delivery on orders over £470\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Part exchange and trade-ins always welcome\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• £50 deposit secures any guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• International shipping available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First guitar? Ask about our starter packs from just £99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Visit our website to browse our full range and view additional photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternational Buyers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note that any import duties, taxes and customs charges are the responsibility of the buyer. 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