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Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Custom (3-Color Sunburst)

Item ID: Tele72CM3SB

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

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Classic Custom '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.




Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster® Custom Features:
  • MODEL NAME: '72 Telecaster Custom
  • MODEL NUMBER: 013-7502-300
  • SERIES: Classic Series
  • COLOR: 3-Color Sunburst
  • BODY: Alder
  • NECK: Maple, "C" Shape, Gloss Polyurethane 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: Deluxe Gig Bag included

When you buy a Classic Series Telecaster from Sweetwater, it's like having one made just for you!
Specification Detail
Body Material Alder
Body Finish Polyester
Color 3-Color Sunburst
Neck Material Maple, Bolt-on
Neck Shape C
Scale Length 25.5"
Fingerboard Material Maple, 7.25" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
Number of Frets 21
Nut Width 1.650"
Bridge/Tailpiece Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Through Body
Tuners Vintage Style
Number of Pickups 2
Neck Pickup Fender "Wide Range" Humbucker
Middle Pickup No Middle Pickup
Bridge Pickup Tele Bridge Single-Coil
Controls 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
Case Included Gig Bag
Manufacturer Part Number 013-7502-300

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by Kevin P from Canada
January 31, 2007
Music Background:
This is a nice guitar, I own an original of this, it was my fathers he gave it to me when i started to play guitar. However mine isnt completely stock, my dad liked the feel of this guitar and loved t... read more [+]o play rock and roll/metal so he swapped the pickups with dimarzios and changed the bridge, If only it was completely stock, it would be worth so much. (But i still wouldnt sell it, id just like to brag about it) close [-]

Not quite the original but close enough

by Gary Arnold from Sydney
August 1, 2007
Music Background: Producer - Wavtracks Royalty Free Music http://www.wavtracks.com
This is a truly great guitar in it's own right. However, comparing to the original I wish fender would have made the neck with more quality wood rather than the very light coloured maple. It really gi... read more [+]ves away that this is a cheaper version of the original. I would have been happier paying more money and getting a U.S.A neck. However...like i said still a great guitar and sounds and feels almost identical to the original. Well worth the $ close [-]

Kiff's Axe

by Anonymous
April 1, 2004
Music Background:
I know, I know. All the "good" Fender's are Made In USA, or so many purists say. If it's good enough for Mick & Kiff, it's certainly more than good enough for me. I'v... read more [+]e owned two of these honeys, one an original '72 & the other this model. Foolishly, I pawned my first one (stoopid). The second one I gave to a dear friend. (Big heart, empty wallet) At such an affordable price though, the quality and playability is excellent. Great action, versatile sounds, thanks to the humbucker on top & single coil on the bridge. Combine that with Sweetwater's excellent reputation and this guitar is a best buy! close [-]

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