Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe Review

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Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe has been rated by 270 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.6

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Features 4.58

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Quality 2.27

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Reliability / Value 4.59

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Fender Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe Specs

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  • Body Shape: Tele®  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Urethane  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Black Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 21  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • String Nut: Syntetic Bone  
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  • Tuners: Fender  
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  • Bridge: Fixed  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Exact duplicate of original. '70s large Strat headstock.

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Fender just can't get tired of making great guitars! Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe is another fabulous instrument that deserves and gets the highest grades! There's little to be wished for, if anything, with this great sounding instrument. A job well done by Fender!

Every now and then a new guitar is made and it becomes a best seller, and Fender's Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe aims for that very title, as it offers some great features at a competitive price. Most musicians feel that Fender did a great job in achieving this, so you may be sure that this guitar has a lot to offer, should you choose it to be your guitar of choice.

Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe is a guitar that will cause envy with your friends-guitarists. The finish is beautiful; it tells the story of how much time and care Fender took to create such a great instrument. Action is great right out of the box, but it's easy to set it up to fit your playing style and needs. Hardware is no exception, and is carefully chosen to make Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe a fine instrument that it is.

Classic '72 Telecaster Deluxe is one of the finest in its class. Fender created a guitar that is both durable, and a guitar that performs well in studio, on stage and while rehearsing/practicing. Quality hardware and finish are a guarantee that this instrument will last long and serve you well, if you take the usual care for your instrument, as you should.