(SOLD) Fender American Standard Telecaster Candy Apple Red 2011
Fender American Standard Tele, candy apple, made in USA 2011. Telecasters made in 2011 were bestowed with the 60th anniversary neck plate, commemorating six decades since the model blew everyone's minds in 1951. This one is an American Standard, not a limited run 60th model per say, but it's a nice touch regardless. First up, the candy apple looks great. It's got a nice depth and sparkle to it, so you can be confident it'll pop perfectly either on stage or your loungeroom wall. The neck is a comfy modern C shape with a bend-friendly 9.5" radius, and it has that certain reassuring solid feel and a great lightly worn satin finish... slick as they come. The alder body is pretty lightweight too. The 2011 model was blessed with a no-load tone pot and an overwound bridge pickup from factory, so I was tickled indeed when I plugged this in. The bridge pickup is fat, warm and expansive; rolling the tone off a whisker yields a gorgeous gooey rich tone. The neck pickup delivers plenty of spank and sparkle too... it really does sound very convincing indeed. It took me by surprise, but I really like this one, it's excellent.
Model: Fender American Standard Telecaster
Made: Corona USA, 2011 (serial US11284746)
Finish: candy apple red, 3-ply cream guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple board, 9,5" radius, 25.5" scale, vintage C shape
Weight: 3.435kg
Mods: none
Pickups: American Standard single coil x2
Case: Fender ABS hard case inc docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some circular scuffs on the top edge around the tuners. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs around the whole body but no major marks. The sides have a couple of tiny dimples on the top horn and near the jack. The front has some light scuffs in the elbow area and near the control plate and some light play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are in good shape with minor wear only, 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.