Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Natural 2017
Description
Fender American Elite Telecaster Thinline Natural 2017
Fender's "American Elite" series is a renewal of the "American Deluxe" series, which had been the flagship of the regular lineup for many years, redesigned in 2016. As the pinnacle of modern style, it has gained high popularity as the most powerful instrument pursuing playability and functionality.
This time, we have received a 2017 model "American Elite Telecaster Thinline." It features a Natural color and weighs 2.64 kg.
The semi-hollow ash body combines the broad tonal palette characteristic of thinline models with cutting-edge technology and traditional style. The 4th generation Fender Noiseless pickups are voiced to match each position, delivering Fender's powerful tone. The top of the volume knob is equipped with Fender's original push-style "S-1" switch. By turning this switch on, you can achieve complex pickup combinations that cannot be obtained with normal wiring (such as all 3 pickups ON).
The neck shape features a compound back radius that varies from the low to high positions. The low position side near the headstock is U-shaped, transitioning to a D-shape toward the end. The satin finish provides a smooth texture, medium jumbo frets, and an "asymmetrical neck heel" further enhance playability.
The hardware is also user-friendly in design, featuring locking tuners with all six short pegs, newly designed string guides, volume pots with light torque, and control knobs with rubber non-slip material.
It boasts an outstanding modern sound inheriting the legacy of American Deluxe. Best of all, at 2.64 kg, it's incredibly light. Even when playing standing up, it doesn't cause fatigue, and the ease of transport and reduced shoulder strain are incomparable to other guitars. It pursues playability and has excellent balance.
The current "Fender American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline" is a series that recreates vintage specifications, so there are quite significant differences in specs. Rather than a difference in instrument quality, it's a matter of sound and specification preference, so depending on the person, this model might be more convenient and easier to use. Since the Elite had a short sales period, few people know about it, and this thinline model might be quite a bargain find.
The austere Natural color is also superb. Highly recommended not only for guitar vocalists but also for anyone who has never tried a thinline!
Body : Semi-Hollow Ash
Body Binding : Brown Shell
Body Finish : Gloss Urethane
Bridge : New Elite Suspension Bridge
Pickups : 4th Generation Noiseless
Control Knobs : Knurled Flat-Top
Controls : Master Volume (with S-1 Switch) Master No-Load Tone
Dimensions : 6.50x17.00x43.00 IN
Fingerboard : Maple
Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" to 14" Compound Radius
Fret Size : Medium Jumbo
Hardware Finish : Chrome
Neck Finish : Satin Urethane with Gloss Urethane Headstock Face
Neck Material : Maple
Neck Shape : Compound Back Shape, Modern "C" to "D"
Number of Frets : 22
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Pickguard : 3-Ply Brown Shell
Position Inlays : Large Black Pearloid Dots
Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)
String Nut : Bone
Truss Rods : Dual-Action
Tuning Machines : Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking (all short posts)
【Accessories】Hard case and other items
【Appearance & Condition】Impact marks on the upper right of the body top and binding chips, impact marks on the lower back of the body, and oxidation/discoloration of other parts.
【Truss Rod】Adequate range
【Frets】Approximately 70% remaining
【Neck】Straight
【Nut Width】Approximately 42.8 mm
・If any buzzing, dead spots, or other issues that significantly hinder playing are observed, we will always note them. When there is no such notation, we consider the playing condition to be problem-free.
・If there is no specific notation such as "Original" or "Replacement," we do not make definitive statements regarding specifications or condition.
・Regarding the truss rod, for product protection purposes, we only check approximately 45 degrees in both the tightening and loosening directions. (When marked "adequate range," this indicates 45 degrees of clearance in both directions.)
・The listed content is as of the time of listing. There may be changes due to seasonal factors or aging.
・Regarding accessories, only those shown in the posted photos and noted on the listing page are included.
・Since we also sell items in-store simultaneously, items may be under sale or in negotiation.
・We cannot accommodate requests for specific delivery time windows.
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