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Description
Discover the soulful harmony of vintage charm and modern playability with the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline. This semi-hollowbody masterpiece combines the timeless allure of the '70s aesthetics with cutting-edge craftsmanship, ensuring a playing experience that's as smooth as its tones. Available in an array of finishes including Olympic White, Candy Apple Red, and exclusive Fender Special Run finishes of Black and 3-Color Sunburst, this guitar not only sounds exceptional but stands out in any collection. Whether you're a gigging musician seeking versatile soundscapes or a collector looking for a piece with historical significance, the '72 Telecaster Thinline won't disappoint.
Key Features:
- Semi-hollowbody design for a rich, resonant sound
- Available in Olympic White, Candy Apple Red, and exclusive Fender Special Run finishes: Black and 3-Color Sunburst
- Combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability
- Ideal for both gigging musicians and collectors
Product specs
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline |
| Finish | 3-Color Sunburst, Black, Candy Apple Red, Natural |
| Year | 2012 - 2014 |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Ash |
| Body Shape | T-Style |
| Body Type | Semi-Hollow Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | String-Through |
| Color Family | Black, Brown, Red, Tan |
| Finish Pattern | Sunburst |
| Finish Style | Gloss, Metallic |
| Fretboard Material | Maple |
| Model Family | Fender Telecaster |
| Model Sub-Family | Fender Telecaster Thinline |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Number of Frets | 21 |
| Number of Strings | 6-String |
| Offset Body | Non-Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Series | Fender American Vintage, Fender FSR Limited Edition |
| Wood Top Style | Plain |
FAQs
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What type of pickups does the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline have?
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The Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline is equipped with Fender Wide Range humbucking pickups, which provide a warm, full sound suitable for a variety of music genres.
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Is the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the semi-hollow body design and versatile pickup configuration make the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline an excellent choice for live performances, offering both rich tones and reduced feedback.
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What is the neck profile of the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline?
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The neck of the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline features a comfortable "C" shape profile, which is well-suited for both rhythm and lead playing styles.
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How does the semi-hollow body affect the sound of the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline?
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The semi-hollow body design adds warmth and resonance to the sound, providing a unique tonal quality that distinguishes it from solid-body guitars.
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What is the scale length of the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline?
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The scale length of the Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline is 25.5 inches, which contributes to its bright, articulate sound and playability.
Videos
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Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline
Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline
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Fender American Vintage '72 Thinline Telecaster Tone Review and Demo
MusicStoreLive.com
U2 - Medley (Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline) | fb.com/angeldust.guitars
AngelDust Guitars
Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline, Part1
GregsGuitars
Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline (USA), Part1
GregsGuitars
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional neck comfort, allowing for hours of effortless play.
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Wide-range humbucking pickups offer unique, vintage-correct sound.
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Lightweight design enhances comfort during prolonged playing sessions.
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Nitro finish and lacquer paint provide stunning visual appeal.
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Rich, articulate tone with bell-like clarity, especially on clean arpeggiated chords.
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Vintage styling paired with a modern playability.
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Superb build quality, comparable to Fender Custom Shop models.
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Rare and potentially increasing in value due to limited production.
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Excellent tonal versatility, from warm lows to biting treble.
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Beautiful finish options, including the ability to see the ash grain.
CONS
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Toggle switch placement might interfere with aggressive strumming.
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline.
Build quality
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The Squier Classic Vibe Thinline is noted for its sloppy-looking f-hole and thick 1/4" clear poly finish, affecting aesthetics for some users.
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Mods and upgrades
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Owners frequently recommend upgrading Squier pickups with Fender CuNiFe Wide Range Humbuckers for improved authentic vintage tone.
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Use cases and applications
Value and pricing
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MIM '72 Thinlines from the early 2010s are valued around $650-700 used, seen as a sweet spot for quality and price.
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User experience
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The MIM '72 Thinline is often compared to American models, with the latter's CuNiFe pickups providing a more authentic vintage tone.
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Artist usage
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Here's Mick on Fender's Youtube channel talking about how the telecaster is the only guitar he'll ever need! (2011). Seems to have been playing this telecaster exclusively in his band Carbon/Silicon (formed 1992.)
In the music video for "ポルカドットスティングレイ『パンドラボックス』," Shizuku is seen playing a Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline in shoreline gold with a black pickguard.
Richey Edwards is seen using a Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline in the image provided by Welt.
When Torres first hit PG's radar back in 2015, she was predominately raging onstage with a new-ish stock Fender Jazzmaster. She's still in the Fender family, but she remembers 2016 as the year she first flirted with the Telecaster, and she hasn't since looked back. Her current main squeeze is this Fender American Vintage '72 Telecaster Thinline. "I'm in every way obsessed with this guitar," gushes Scott in a recent Big 5 video with PG. Some of the reasons she hasn't strayed too far from this particular T is its comfy neck profile, lightweight body, and rounder, more aggressive pickups than her aforementioned Jazzmaster or the ES-335 that was a collective Christmas gift from her family. She typically plays on Ernie Ball Power Slinkys (.011 –.048), but this run she opted for Regular Slinky .010s. However, that experiment appears to be fleeting as she mentions in the Rundown that she's been breaking a lot more strings with the lighter gauge. And most of the set is in standard tuning, but there is a rare moment or two she'll go down to drop D.
Album Usage
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