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This faithful reissue pays homage to Fender’s original classic that revolutionized the electric guitar. Its efficiency in form and function have made the Telecaster one of the most played and heard instruments in musical history. All original specs are detailed including neck shape, fingerboard radius, hardware, pickups, and electronics.

Fender American Vintage ‘52 Telecaster Electric Guitar (Maple, with Case) Features…

Body: Premium Ash Body

Neck: One-Piece Tinted Maple Neck

Fingerboard: Maple (7.25 in. Radius/184mm)

Scale Length: 25.5 in. (648mm)

Number of Frets: 21 Vintage Frets

Width at Nut: 1.650 in. (42 mm)

Machine Heads: Fender/Gotoh Vintage Tuning Machines

Pickups: 2 “New” American Vintage Tele

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Pickguard: 1-Ply Black

Bridge: “Original” 3-Saddle Vintage Tele

Unique Features: Nitro-Cellulose Lacquer Finish , 1 Piece, Tinted “V” Shape Maple Neck

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Before I was born, there was a Telecaster.

I don't want to get into the Strat vs. Tele argument. This is about the best Tele made. I bought mine 14 years ago from the original owner, it is a 1983 and has never had a neck adjustment on it. It is built to play. I love it and highly recommend it. A sound investment and pure pleasure. I play it through either a fender Blues Jr. or a Fender Super Reverb. It will get twangy as you want, or as bluesy as you want. Get it, play it, love it !!

Lonzo from Lewisville, TX (Jan 13, 2009)

"52 TELECASTER"

I HAVE DELT WITH FENDER ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. THEY ARE FANTASTIC! I PERSONALLY WOULD NOT DEAL WITH ANY GUITAR MANUFACTURER BUT FENDER. NEVER NEEDED THE WARRANTY, I DO ALL MY OWN UPGRADES, REPAIRS ARE NOT NECCESARY IF YOU TAKE CARE OF THESE GUITARS!

THE SOUND THESE PICKUPS PRODUCE IS PERFECT FOR COUNTRY AND OLD ROCK. LOVE IT.

FIT AND FINISH IS AMAZING! I LOVE THE NECK FINISH AND THE QUALITY PROCESSES THAT FENDER OBVIOUSLY USES WHEN PRODUCING THIS TYPE OF GUITAR. THEY PAY VERY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DETAIL. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME LOOK AT THE SWITCH AND PICKUP ROUTES UNDER THE PICKGUARD. PRETTY TRUE TO VINTAGE SPECS/

a customer from FINDLAYAUTO.COM (12/6/2005)

The new 2009 S Prestige is the ultimate in rock guitar. Made in Japan by our finest luthiers, the S Prestige has 24 frets of slippery fast Prestige neck, unlimited tonal possibilities from the Hot Grinder and Short Tracer pickups and features the revolutionary ZR2 bridge w/ZPS3 spring system. This sleek ax is impossible to beat.

24 jumbo frets. Mahogany body ZR2 bridge/ZPS3 spring system. New Hot Grinder and Short Tracer pickups. Gotoh precision tuning machines and deluxe Prestige case.

Ibanez S5470 Prestige Electric Guitar Finish (With Case) Features…

Specifications

Neck: 5pc Wizard Prestige neck

Neck Type: Wizard Prestige

Body: Mahogany body

Frets: Jumbo frets

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Inlay: White Off-set Dot S Prestige

Bridge: ZR2 bridge

NeckPU: HGD1 neck pu

MiddlePU: ST1 mid pu

BridgePU: HGD2 bridge pu

HW Color:CK

Neck

Scale/Length: 648mm/25.5 in.

a: Width at Nut 43mm

b: Width Last Fret 58mm

c: Thickness 1st Fret 18mm

d: Thickness 12th Fret 20mm

Radius: 430mm

Pickups

Bridge Pickup

Name: Hot Grinder 2

Model No: HGD2

Construction: Humbucking

Magnet: Ceramic

Description: Hot, but sharp enough to hear the pick bite the strings.

Middle Pickup

Name: Short Tracer

Model No: ST1

Construction: Single Coil

Magnet: Neodymium

Description: Strong magnet provides full output in low profile setting.

Neck Pickup

Name: Hot Grinder 1

Model No: HGD1

Construction: Humbucking

Magnet: Alnico

Description: Hot, but sharp enough to hear the pick bite the strings

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Plays like a dream

I use a JVM 410c and this thing sounds and plays awsome. The tremolo is awsome with the zero point system, you can pull on it either way and it still stays in tune. I play metal like Between The Buried And Me to Jimi Hendrix. I have an esp signature model from lamb of god witch is great but somthing about this guitar gets me. Its a great deal for this guitar with the case included and the best case I've seen at that so have fun and rock on.

Carolyn & Sean Green from Costa Mesa (Jul 10, 2008)

Great guitar

I have many guitars..strats and Ibanez…this guitar is one fine peice of work…perfect out of the J Team fitted case,which is one of the best cases ive ever seen..The guitar played like a dream without any adjustments…the new Dimazaro made p.ups are fantastic..i play all kinds of stuff from hard to soft and all styles..this thing is perfect for everything i do..If you want a high end gtr for a pretty darn good price..check these Prestige S and RGT models…peace..Strat..

Stratoace from Fla (Mar 29, 2008)

D’Addario’s XL strings are round wound with nickel-plated steel wrap wire. They produce a bright, true sound.

About D’Addario Strings

The devil is always in the details, and sweating the details has been a family tradition at D’Addario for nine generations. Just look at something as simple as their plain steel guitar strings. They pay more to have the ball ends precision turned from solid brass stock. The edges have radii that prevent the ball end from cutting into wooden bridges or guitar tops.

Each string is twisted to perfection right down to the 3 neatly wrapped “lock twists.” And those lock twists help keep the plain steel strings from unraveling or breaking prematurely. Each and every spool of precision drawn high carbon steel wire passes 3 quality control tests before it hits the inventory shelves.

Pioneering innovative string design has been a D’Addario family tradition for nine generations. Most guitar players don’t realize that the inner core wire in all D’Addario steel strings is made from carefully drawn, hexagonally shaped, high carbon steel wire. The 6 “edges” of the core wire bite into the softer wrap wire, securing it all along its length. The hexagon core is just one of the reasons D’Addario strings are “Better by Design.” Hexagonally shaped high carbon steel core wire. Core wire edges dig in to the wrap wire to ensure a tight bond between the core and the wrap wire.

D’Addario EXL120-7 XL Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light, 7-String, 9-54) Features…

Gauges: .009 Plain, .011 Plain, .016 Plain, .024 Wound, .032 Wound, .042 Wound, .054 Wound.

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The GHS Carlos Santana Signature Medium strings are made to the exacting specifications of Carlos Santana.

About GHS Strings

GHS produces a full line of strings for fretted instruments — electric, acoustic, and classical guitar; electric bass; banjo; mandolin; pedal and steel guitar; and much more. All GHS products are manufactured with one objective — to provide players around the world with products that continually exceed their expectations.

The founders of GHS had a wealth of string making experience when they started the small family-owned business in 1964. Now, after 35 years, GHS has grown to one of the leading manufacturers in this music specialty. GHS is staffed with dedicated personnel trained and experienced in string technology.

By combining its years of experience and its reputation for quality GHS will continue to provide strings for players everywhere for many years to come. When looking for performance from your strings, look to GHS — the Strings Specialists.

GHS Carlos Santana Electric Guitar Strings Features…

Medium Gauge: .0115, .015, .019, .028, .038, .056

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Keep that guitar safe in this Gator molded case specifically fit for 335 hollowbody shaped instruments.

Features:

Fits 335 type guitars

Deluxe ABS exterior

Heavy-duty aluminum valance

Through-bolted handle for extra strength

EPS foam protective interior

Deep plush lining

Accessory pocket

Lockable latches

Gator GC335 Deluxe Molded Case for 335-Style Guitars Features…

Dimensions

Body lower bout width: 16-1/2 in.

Body middle bout width: 11 in.

Body upper bout width: 13 in.

Body total length: 22-1/2 in.

Head-stock width: 5-1/2 in.

Head-stock length: 9 in.

Total Length: 42-1/2 in.

Bottom body height: 4-1/2 in.

Top body height: 4-1/2 in.

Head-stock start height: 4-3/4 in.

Head-stock end height: 3-1/2 in

Exterior: 46 x 19 x 7 in.

Accessory space: 7 x 4-1/2 x 3-1/2 in.

Weight: 9.2 lbs

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Each Epiphone case is designed to fit a specific Epiphone model while providing top-quality protection for your investment. This case fits Epiphone Flying V-shaped guitars.

Epiphone Hardshell Case for Flying-V Guitar Features…

Rugged wood structure

Tough Tolex covering

Padded, plush lining

Heavy-duty handle

Heavy hinges and drawbar latches

Accessory compartment

Contoured design

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Sorta good, sorta bad…

I bought this along with a Gibson 3-pickup Flying V. First of all, what I received was NOT the case pictured. I'm pretty sure Epiphone has discontinued the broom-shaped cases, because the case I got was rectangular. At first sight, it seemed to be pretty good quality, and the cargo area inside the case was cavernous.

I still recommend buying THIS case over the more expensive Gibson case, but get ready to hack away part of the case.

I'm into heavy sounds, so this is ideal. Then again why else would you want 7 strings. I play it through a 100w marshall, and it sounds great. Sustain, warmth, bright, you name it. I've picked up guitars four times as expensive and not had this sort of sound.

The variety is limited by the extra string due to its heavy presence. It can tend to overpower teh sound a bit, especially clean neck sounds. Aside from this the sound is great.

Year?

22 frets

Solid top and pickguard

Two volums, one tone, three way switch

Black finish

String thru body set bridge

Korina Body, and Mahogany neck

The set up is good. People always complain about the huge neck on seven strings and yet it is easy to play. Can tend to get 'lost' carrying across tunes from a six string.

The all the way off on the volume pots doesn't seem to apply, as I still get some clean sound coming through, regardless of gain/distortion level. I may change these over, and the pickup selector, if/when the selector goes (its cheap it probably will).

this said the neck is setup really well and makes this very easy to play.

they did a good enough job to not need a customer support!

Anonymous (07/24/2003)