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Description
Embrace the vintage vibes and modern reliability with the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline. Taking inspiration from the hot-rodded Teles of the late '60s, this guitar offers an aesthetic and tone that is both nostalgic and fresh. Its Wide Range Humbuckers provide a fiery sound, while the '70s-style neck, replicated from actual vintage pieces, adds an authentic touch. The semi-hollow ash body encased in a glossy polyurethane finish not only looks stunning but also contributes to its rich and resonant sound.
Key Features:
- Modeled after the customized Telecasters of the late '60s
- Equipped with Wide Range Humbuckers for a hot, full-bodied tone
- Features a chunky '70s-style neck recreated from vintage specimens
- Semi-hollow ash body enhances resonance and tonal richness
- Glossy polyurethane finish accentuates the guitar's aesthetic appeal
Product specs
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline |
| Finish | 3-Color Sunburst, Natural |
| Year | 2000 - 2018 |
| Made In | Mexico |
| Categories | Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Alder, Ash |
| Body Shape | T-Style |
| Body Type | Semi-Hollow Body |
| Bridge/Tailpiece Type | String-Through |
| Color Family | Brown, Tan |
| Finish Pattern | Sunburst |
| Finish Style | Gloss |
| Fretboard Material | Maple |
| Fretboard Radius | 7.25" |
| 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 |
| Nut Width | 1.65" |
| Offset Body | Non-Offset Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
| Right / Left Handed | Right Handed |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Series | Fender Classic Series |
FAQs
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What is the neck profile of the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline?
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The neck profile of the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline is a U shape, which provides a comfortable and solid grip, suitable for players who prefer a thicker neck feel.
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What type of pickups does the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline have?
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This guitar features Fender's wide range humbucking pickups, which deliver a rich, full-bodied tone suitable for a variety of music genres, from rock to jazz.
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Is the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the semi-hollow body design and wide range humbucking pickups make it ideal for live performances, offering a versatile sound and reduced weight for easier handling on stage.
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What is the body material of the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline?
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The body is made from ash, which contributes to its bright tone and lightweight feel, making it comfortable for extended playing sessions.
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Does the Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline come with a case?
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Yes, this guitar comes with a gig bag, providing basic protection for transport and storage.
Videos
Matt The Guitar Guy
Fender '72 Telecaster Thinline Guitar Demo & Review
Reviews
PROS
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Versatile sound range from country twang to smooth jazz and hard rock
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Excellent combination of acoustic feel and classic Telecaster format
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Comfortable, light build with a chunky neck
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Durable, glossy poly varnish finish
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Distinctive, bright Fenderish sound from pickups
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Effective and functional volume and tone knobs
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Wide range humbuckers provide a lively tone
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Great intonation and tuning stability
CONS
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Pickups can be muddy and require swapping for optimal sound
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Common buzzing issue that needs technical adjustment
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Heavier than typical Thinline models, around 8 lbs
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Thick plastic finish can feel less premium
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Bridge saddle pins may be too short for some adjustments
5.0 out of 5
Based on 8 Reviews and 57 Ratings
319
It has everything normalm teles don't.
I used to be a big fan of the Baja telecaster. I am the only guitarist in the band and single coil teles were somehow not really cutting through the band mix. I have always used one or two dirt pedals so the single coil hum got pretty annoying after a while. Mine is a made in Japan 72 Thinline and it is such a great guitar. Pretty noiseless wide range humbuckers it has, bigger output, but still has the teletwang. My only complaint is the size of the frets. I have never been keen on slim vintage frets so I am thinking of changing them into mediou jumbos, or narrow tall frets.
189
Good sounding, Great intonation
The first thing I looked for when I was trying out guitars was intonation. All the ones I had played before I picked the 72 tele from the top, they were all craggy with intonation. This guitar is not tone-def, and has great intonation. The current WRH are apparently a shadow of the original WRH, but I like them. The guitar has a poppy, crisp sound not often seen in humbuckers. Pickup selection goes from most umph to least umph, good for cleaning up a tone that needs less low end. Bridge selection sounds good for hard rock high-gain, neck for worship guitar fullness.
The only complaint I had about this guitar is that the bridge saddle pins were a little short when I bought the guitar. I tried adjusting the height of the strings without messing with the truss rod, and didn't have much pin to move the string up. But I got it at a reasonable height.
41029
you know that by adjusting the saddles you can fix the intonation? Look for a player with bad intonation and then demand a discount because it needs work, LOL
Your saddle height problem is just a tele neck angle thing. You could take the neck off and see if its shimmed. If so, remove the shim and take all the relief out of the neck. See if the action is where you want it then....
My main studio and live guitar.
I use my '72 reissue for just about everything. The neck is perfect and the intonation is great! The wide range humbuckers in my opinion are a bit less dark then the humbuckers on my Blacktop Strat and gives the guitar a very lively tone. Overdriven or clean, this guitar fits the bill. It is also light, and because I love to jump around on stage, low weight is fairly important for me!
124
Great overall tones
Love the sound and feel of this guitar, although I did swap out the pickups with Lollar Regals which made a nice difference. Only complaint is that the finish is very fragile and began to chip apart after only a year or two of ownership.
77
Modded
This guitar has the new fender 2020 cunife wide range humbuckers, the original pickups has been changed 2 times, first with the mojotone clone wide range humbuckers, and now the fender new wide range. It also has a black pickguard and 1 Meg CTS pots
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Good guitar, mediocre pickups.
I have the rare custom colour version (Lake Placid Blue). The pickups are a bit dull and lacklustre, and the neck is too hefty for my taste. Still more than a decent guitar; with clearer pickups it'd be pretty good, actually.
Great guitar
With a surprising tone similar to our gretsch this guitar won us over and gave us an excellent blues tone.
2786
that is a beautiful guitar. I've seen the guitarist of Full of Hell playing with one, but in seafoam color. Looks like it is very very versatile even though is semi hollow
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I See a Perfect A Electric Guitar, it is Very Powerful for Blues & Jazz Genre
41029
ya ever just sit back and think "I am glad my name isn't Buckland?" I just did....
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From Matt McGinn, Jonny's guitar tech, through Coldplay's "Oracle" Q&A service:
"I can't remember where he picked it up - maybe Chicago? - but, if you're interested, it's a '72 Thinline from about 1974. It's half hollow - so, semi-semi acoustic, I guess - and has a lot of really nice gouges in it from being thoroughly thwacked. All still original, as far as I know. I reckon it must've cost him about 2000 US dollars but God knows what it'd be worth now. You can get a pretty good Fender copy/reissue these days for a lot less, off the peg, that might turn out lovely after a few years of playing it. That's the thing, any old guitar can be amazing if you love it enough."
In the live performance video titled "The Strokes - Live at Chicago 2019 (Full Set)" by arcti1 Concerts on YouTube, Albert Hammond Jr. is seen switching from his white Stratocaster to a Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline in natural finish at the 47:15 mark. This guitar was used consistently throughout all concerts in 2019.
In the “On Your Own” music video that is on YouTube, at 1:02, Graham can be seen playing a Fender 72 Thinline.
In this Panic! At The Disco live performance of "This Is Gospel", Brendon can be seen playing a custom white '72 Thinline Telecaster throughout the video.
Taylor shows his '72 Telecaster Thinline and talks about the custom updates done to meet his preferences. (02:56)
- AlNiCo II pro humbucker in bridge
- Phat Kat P90 in neck
- Graphite Saddles
In this Instagram post made by Ichika on December 27th, 2017, his guitar rig is shown to consist of a Fender 72 Thinline Telecaster among dozens of Ibanez guitars.
At 1:55, Nile Rodgers uses a Fender Thinline Telecaster. In this video, he talks about his collaboration with Daft Punk for their last album "Random Access Memory"
At 19:39 in the source video, Alex can be seen playing a Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline in Natural. There are moments when the screen zooms in and you can get a clear view of the guitar.
Album Usage
The Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Thinline has been featured on the following albums:
American Bollywood
Young the Giant (2022)
Not Worth It
ZillaKami (2021)
Leave to Remain
Kele Okereke & Kele (2019)
Lemon Boy
cavetown (2018)
Wishful Thinking
Neck Deep & Neck Deep (2014)
Épocas
Clubz (2014)
Birthdays
Keaton Henson (2013)
1983
Sophie Hunger (2010)
Now We Can See
The Thermals (2009)
Banquet
Bloc Party (2005)
Phase 3: Thrones And Dominions
Earth (1995)
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