Fender Made in Japan Heritage 50s Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, Butterscotch Blonde

Product Description

The Fender Made in Japan Heritage 50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde is crafted to deliver the authentic feel, tone, and playing experience of Fender's early Telecaster models. Developed using profiling data from vintage USA instruments and supervised by renowned Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Mark Kendrick, this model faithfully captures the character and performance that defined the original era.

Built with an ash body finished in gloss lacquer, the Heritage 50s Telecaster develops additional character as it ages. The 1952 "U"-shaped maple neck, vintage-style frets, and traditional 7.25" fingerboard radius provide a distinctly classic playing feel, while specially selected Premium Vintage-Style 50s Telecaster pickups deliver the clarity, warmth, and dynamic response associated with early Telecaster designs.

Combining vintage-correct appointments with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, the Heritage 50s Telecaster is designed for players seeking an authentic Fender experience with exceptional attention to detail.

Key Features

• Designed using profiling data from vintage USA Fender instruments
• Supervised by Fender Custom Shop Master Builder Mark Kendrick
• Premium Vintage-Style 50s Telecaster pickups
• Traditional 1952 "U" neck profile
• Gloss lacquer body finish that develops character over time
• Vintage-inspired hardware and appointments
• Includes deluxe gig bag

Specifications

• Brand: Fender
• Model: Made in Japan Heritage 50s Telecaster
• Series: Made in Japan Heritage
• Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
• Orientation: Right-Handed

Body

• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Gloss Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: 1952 "U"
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Over Urethane Finish
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 184.1 mm (7.25")
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Scale Length: 647.7 mm (25.5")
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 41.02 mm
• Position Inlays: Black Dot

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Premium Vintage-Style 50s Single-Coil Tele
• Neck Pickup: Premium Vintage-Style 50s Single-Coil Tele
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls:
  • Master Volume
  • Master Tone
• Switching:
  • 3-Position Blade Switch
  • Position 1: Bridge Pickup
  • Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
  • Position 3: Neck Pickup

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Telecaster with Brass Barrel Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Single Line Fender Deluxe
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Dome
• Switch Tip: Black

Strings

• Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel
• Gauges: .010–.046