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Fender American Vintage '72 Tele Custom (Custom 3 Tone Sunburst) (No Longer Available)

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, One Humbucking Pickup, and One Single-coil Pickup - 3-color Sunburst

Sorry, the Fender American Vintage '72 Tele Custom (Custom 3 Tone Sunburst) is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

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American Vintage '72 Telecaster

The Tele® took a quantum leap in 1972 with the addition of a single supercharged Humbucker™ in the neck position. This axe delivers the Tele twang with the added punch of a neck-position FENDER® "Wide-Range" Humbucker™. This Tele also debuted Fender's proprietary Micro-Tilt™ neck adjustment feature, plus a Bullet® truss rod and silver-tipped, skirted amp knobs. Built to vintage specs and with a sound all its own, you'll love the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster® Custom.


Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Custom Features:
  • MODEL NAME: American Vintage '72 Telecaster Custom
  • MODEL NUMBER: 010-0042-800
  • SERIES: American Vintage
  • COLOR: 3-Color Sunburst
  • BODY: Alder
  • NECK: Maple, "C" Shape, Gloss Lacquer Finish
  • MACHINE HEADS: Fender/Schaller Vintage "F" Style Tuning Machines
  • FINGERBOARD: Maple, 7.25" Radius (184 mm)
  • NO. OF FRETS: 21 Vintage Style Frets
  • PICKUPS: 1 Fender "Wide Range" Humbucker (Neck), 1 Tele Single-Coil Pickup (Bridge)
  • CONTROLS: Volume 1 (Neck), Tone 1 (Neck), Volume 2 (Bridge), Tone 2 (Bridge)
  • BRIDGE: Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele Bridge
  • PICKUP SWITCHING: 3-Position Toggle
  • HARDWARE; Chrome
  • STRINGS: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel, (.009 to .042)
  • PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Black
  • SCALE LENGTH: 25.5" (648 mm)
  • WIDTH AT NUT; 1.650" (42 mm)
  • UNIQUE FEATURES: Lightly Tinted "C" Shaped Maple Neck, "Top Hat" Switch Tip, 3-Bolt Neck Plate with Micro-Tilt Adjustment, "Bullet" Truss Rod Nut
  • CASE: Hardshell Case included

When you buy an American Vintage Telecaster from Sweetwater, it's like having one made just for you!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 0100042800

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Great Classic Tele!

by Haywood Webb from Clearwater, FL
October 18, 2012
Music Background: Semi-Pro Guitarist/Bassist/Drummer
I had one of these back in the 80's. It was one of my favorite guitars ever. It was stolen from me. I always vowed to replace it. I have been hopeful for decades that Fender would start making the... read more [+]m again in the USA. Thank God they finally did. This one is just as nice as the one I had so many years ago.
The features a great for many styles of music. I play mainly blues/rock style and church worship music. I love the tones I get out of this guitar. It just sounds great!

Really glad Fender started making them again! close [-]

Start Me Up!

by Hugh McCloy from New York, New York
June 18, 2012
Music Background: playing guitar 50+ years and still loving it
Started off as a tough decision! As always Sweet had a great price for the Classic Tele Custom (649.00) but as I looked online I found a couple of really good videos and you tubes one in particular by... read more [+] Jimmy Vivino about the American Vintage. Sweet once again had an excellent price.
The sales staff is very helpful and the prices are the best on the block!

After watching them and listening to them for like 3 or 4 days I was sold.
Of course it was more money but once I popped her out of the box it was worth every cent. The minute I plugged her in and strummed a lil Keith Richards I knew I was home free. I love it. The Pickups are insane.
So I got myself a little Fathers Day Gift. close [-]

Super Fender product !

by Leonard from Canon Georgia
April 24, 2012
Music Background:
This is the guitar of my dreams. Great sound and it is what I've always wanted in a Tele ! Folks if your looking for a great product at a great price, go no futher than Sweetwater. Ask for Tharon Jon... read more [+]es when ordering. He will see you get exactly what you want and need. I'm totally pleased with all my purchases from Sweetwater and you will be too ! I'll be back ! close [-]

Best service I've received from ANY store! Without question I will be a life long customer of Sweetwater!


Wyndell, Mckinney, TX
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