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Fender Blacktop Telecaster HH - Candy Apple Red

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck and Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Candy Apple Red
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Purpose-built Tele Rock Machine!

If your idea of a no-holds-barred 6-string rock machine has a classic Telecaster body shape, then you'll love this solidbody! Fender's Blacktop Telecaster gives you that legendary Tele look, while hot humbucking pickups kick your rig into overdrive. This distinctive Blacktop Telecaster includes distinctive control knobs, a reversed control plate, and a vintage-style hardtail bridge. The grooved bridge saddles help maintain excellent string alignment. Plug into huge Tele tones, with the modern-rock-ready Blacktop Telecaster!

You won't believe what an incredible guitar you get for such a low price! Fender built the Blacktop Telecaster to perform, and you'll love the way this alder-bodied Tele plays and feels. The comfortable maple neck works well for a range of playing styles, while the top-notch hardware keeps you playing in tune. The Blacktop Telecaster gives you a lot of guitar for the money; it's an astounding value!

Fender Blacktop Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Color: Candy Apple Red
  • Body Material: Alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
  • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Position Inlays: Black Dots
  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"
  • Nut Width: 1-13/20"
  • String Nut: Synthetic Bone
  • Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Adjustable Hex Nut
  • Bridge Pickup: Hot Vintage Alnico Bridge Humbucking Pickup with Nickel Cover
  • Neck Pickup: Hot Vintage Alnico Neck Humbucking Pickup with Nickel Cover
  • Pickup Switching: 3-position Blade
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
  • Tuning Keys: Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
  • Bridge: Strings-through-body Hardtail Bridge With 6 Cast Saddles
  • Strap Buttons: Vintage Style Strap Buttons
  • Control Knobs: Skirted Amp Knobs
  • Pickguard: 3-ply Black
  • Strings: Super 250Ls, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)
  • Included Accessories: Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench, Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench

Fender's Blacktop Telecaster gives you aggressive modern performance, from a classic axe!
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