Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline, Amarillo Gold Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline in Amarillo Gold takes the direct, articulate character of a traditional Telecaster and combines it with the added resonance of a lightweight semi-hollow ash body. Designed in collaboration with Britt Daniel of Spoon, it is an Artist Signature Tele built for players who want familiar Fender clarity without being restricted to a purely traditional Tele specification.

Its pairing of Fender Custom Shop single-coil pickups, an S-1 series/parallel switching system, a comfortable Deep “C” maple neck and a distinctive Amarillo Gold lacquer finish gives this guitar a character all its own. It can deliver cutting rhythm sounds, articulate clean tones and classic Tele attack, while the additional series wiring provides a thicker alternative when you need more weight from the same two-pickup layout.

At A Glance

Feature	Detail
Brand	Fender
Model	Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline
Series	Artist Signature
Finish	Amarillo Gold
Body	Semi-hollow ash
Neck	One-piece maple, Deep “C”
Pickups	Fender Custom Shop Tele single-coils
Special Feature	S-1 series/parallel switching
Scale Length	25.5"
Included	Elite Molded Case
Main Appeal	Telecaster clarity with extra resonance and tonal flexibility
Best For	Indie rock, alternative, punk, roots, blues, country and studio work

What’s Included?

• Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline electric guitar in Amarillo Gold

• Fender Elite Molded Case

Why Choose The Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline?

Semi-Hollow Telecaster Character

The semi-hollow ash construction gives this guitar a different response from a conventional solid-body Telecaster. You still get the immediacy and definition players expect from a Tele, but with an added sense of resonance and warmth that makes the guitar particularly engaging for clean, edge-of-breakup and dynamic rhythm playing.

Fender Custom Shop Pickups

Rather than using standard production pickups, the Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline features a Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele bridge pickup alongside a Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Tele neck pickup. The combination provides the familiar bite and definition of a Telecaster while giving the neck position enough strength and personality for much more than softer rhythm work.

S-1 Series/Parallel Switching

The S-1 switch built into the master volume control expands the usefulness of the traditional two-pickup Telecaster layout. Alongside the familiar parallel combination, the pickups can be operated in series for a fuller, more powerful combined sound.

That makes this a particularly strong choice for players who like simple controls but still want enough tonal variation to cover different sections of a song without relying entirely on pedals.

Comfortable Deep “C” Maple Neck

The one-piece maple neck uses Fender’s Deep “C” profile, giving it more substance through the shoulders than a particularly slim modern neck while remaining comfortable for contemporary playing.

A 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets and 25.5-inch Fender scale create a familiar platform for rhythm playing, lead work and expressive string bending.

Amarillo Gold Lacquer Finish

Amarillo Gold gives the Britt Daniel model an unmistakable appearance without losing the simplicity that makes a Telecaster so appealing. The gold body, black three-ply pickguard, maple neck and nickel/chrome hardware create a distinctive combination that immediately separates this guitar from a standard production Tele.

Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline Key Features

• Lightweight semi-hollow ash Telecaster body

• Single F-hole Thinline design

• Amarillo Gold gloss lacquer body finish

• One-piece maple neck

• Deep “C” neck profile

• 9.5" maple fingerboard radius

• 22 medium-jumbo frets

• Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele bridge pickup

• Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil Tele neck pickup

• Master volume with S-1 switching

• Master tone control

• Series/parallel pickup operation

• Three-position Telecaster blade selector

• Six-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge

• Fender ClassicGear tuners

• 25.5" scale length

• Elite Molded Case included

Comparison Against Popular Fender Telecaster Alternatives

Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline vs American Professional II Telecaster

The American Professional II Telecaster is the stronger choice for someone wanting Fender’s mainstream professional solid-body Tele platform, with V-Mod II pickups and modern working-player refinements. The Britt Daniel model is more specialised: its semi-hollow ash construction, lacquer finish and Custom Shop pickup combination give it a more distinctive personality.

Choose the Britt Daniel if you particularly value Thinline resonance, signature-model character and the Custom Shop pickup specification.

Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline vs American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster

The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster focuses heavily on early-1950s Tele authenticity, including Pure Vintage '51 pickups, a substantial “U”-shaped neck and vintage-inspired hardware.

The Britt Daniel is better suited to players who enjoy traditional Tele sounds but want a more contemporary 9.5" radius, medium-jumbo frets, 22-fret neck and additional series/parallel switching flexibility.

Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline vs American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline

Both guitars use semi-hollow ash Telecaster construction, but their electronics make them fundamentally different instruments. The American Vintage II 1972 Telecaster Thinline uses a pair of Wide-Range humbuckers, producing a broader, humbucker-led take on the Thinline idea.

The Britt Daniel retains two Tele-style single coils, making it the better choice when traditional Tele definition and attack are an important part of what you want from the instrument.

Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline vs Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster

The Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster takes a different artist-signature approach, with a solid-body, double-bound Telecaster Custom design, rosewood fingerboard, Road Worn treatment and its own specially designed pickup set.

For a semi-hollow response, maple-board feel and cleaner contemporary appearance, the Britt Daniel is the more natural choice. The Jason Isbell is more appropriate for players specifically looking for a worn-in vintage aesthetic and solid-body response.

Who Is The Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline For?

This is a particularly strong option for guitarists who already appreciate the simplicity of a Telecaster but want something more individual than a conventional two-single-coil solid-body model.

It should appeal especially to:

• Telecaster players looking for a semi-hollow instrument

• Indie and alternative guitarists

• Rhythm players who value clarity and dynamic response

• Players who move between clean and driven sounds

• Songwriters wanting a versatile electric for recording

• Guitarists who prefer maple fingerboards

• Players who want Fender Custom Shop pickups without moving to a full Custom Shop guitar

• Spoon and Britt Daniel fans looking for the specification created around his playing style

• Tele players wanting series switching for a thicker additional sound

Looking for advice on choosing the right Fender Telecaster, Thinline guitar or electric guitar setup? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Suitable Genres & Playing Styles

The Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline makes particular sense for indie rock, alternative rock, punk, garage rock and modern guitar music, where articulate rhythm parts and an ability to cut through a band mix are often essential.

Its Telecaster pickup configuration also gives it plenty of scope for country, blues, roots, Americana, pop and studio work. Clean players can make good use of its definition and semi-hollow response, while overdrive brings out the bridge pickup’s attack and allows the series setting to provide a useful step up in density.

What Does The S-1 Switch Do On The Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline?

A conventional Telecaster combines its neck and bridge pickups in parallel when both are selected. This produces the open, clear combined-pickup sound many players associate with the middle position of a traditional Tele.

The Britt Daniel model adds the ability to run the pickups in series using Fender’s S-1 switching system. Series operation creates a stronger, fuller combined sound, giving you a useful contrast for heavier rhythm parts, lead passages or sections where the standard Telecaster combination feels too lean. Importantly, Fender achieves this without covering the guitar in additional switches or controls.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline uses conventional passive electric-guitar electronics, making it straightforward to integrate into almost any traditional guitar rig.

It pairs particularly well with:

• Fender valve and digital guitar amplifiers

• Clean or edge-of-breakup combo amplifiers

• Overdrive and boost pedals

• Compressor pedals for country and clean rhythm work

• Delay and reverb for indie and atmospheric sounds

• Fuzz for garage and alternative rock

• Standard pedalboards and multi-effects processors

• Audio interfaces and guitar recording equipment

A quality instrument cable, reliable tuner and a versatile overdrive or boost pedal would make logical additions to a Britt Daniel Telecaster setup.

Story & Context

Fender introduced the Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline in 2019, presenting it as part of its Artist Signature range at Summer NAMM. The model was developed around the playing style of Britt Daniel, frontman and guitarist of the Austin band Spoon.

Rather than simply giving an existing Telecaster a signature finish, Fender combined several specific ideas into the model: semi-hollow ash construction, a one-piece Deep “C” maple neck, Custom Shop pickups and switchable series/parallel electronics.

The result reflects an interesting side of the Telecaster family. It retains the direct two-pickup control layout and recognisable single-coil character associated with the model, while the Thinline body and modified electronics push it beyond a strict vintage recreation. That balance between traditional simplicity and carefully chosen modern flexibility is a large part of what makes the Britt Daniel model interesting even for players with no particular connection to signature guitars.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Product	Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline
Model Number	0113702751
Series	Artist Signature
Orientation	Right-handed
Colour	Amarillo Gold
Body Shape	Telecaster
Body Material	Ash
Construction	Semi-hollow Thinline
Sound Hole	F-hole
Body Finish	Gloss lacquer
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Profile	Deep “C”
Neck Finish	Satin nitrocellulose lacquer back, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer front
Fingerboard Material	Maple
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 241 mm
Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays	Black dots
Nut Material	Synthetic bone
Nut Width	1.685" / 42.8 mm
Bridge Pickup	Custom Shop Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele
Neck Pickup	Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Single-Coil Tele
Pickup Configuration	SS
Controls	Master Volume with S-1 switch, Master Tone
Pickup Selector	3-position blade
Additional Switching	Series/parallel operation via S-1
Bridge	6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Tele
Tuning Machines	Fender ClassicGear
Hardware Finish	Nickel/Chrome
Pickguard	3-Ply Black
Control Knobs	Knurled Flat-Top
Neck Plate	4-Bolt
Factory String Gauge	.010–.046 Nickel Plated Steel
Case	Elite Molded Case

Power Requirements

The Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline uses passive single-coil pickups and does not require a battery.

Connect the guitar to your amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict 🎵

★★★★★ 5/5

The Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline is a great example of how to make a signature guitar genuinely useful beyond its artist connection. You get the fundamental clarity and directness that makes a Telecaster such an effective working instrument, but the semi-hollow ash body and S-1 switching provide enough additional character to make this substantially different from a conventional Tele.

Best suited for: Telecaster players, indie and alternative guitarists, recording musicians and players wanting a premium semi-hollow Fender without moving to humbuckers.

Customers usually upgrade from: Player-series Telecasters, traditional solid-body Telecasters and more affordable Thinline-style guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Clean-to-medium-gain amplifiers, boost or overdrive pedals, delay, reverb and compression.

Our tip: Spend time with the S-1 switch rather than treating it as an occasional extra. The thicker series setting can be particularly useful when moving from rhythm to lead or when you need a stronger guitar sound without altering your amplifier or pedal settings.

Showroom feedback: The combination of the maple neck, semi-hollow construction and uncomplicated controls makes this the kind of guitar that should feel immediately familiar to an experienced Telecaster player while still offering something noticeably different.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline suitable for players who do not play indie rock?

Absolutely. Its association with Britt Daniel gives the guitar its design context, but the fundamental specification is highly versatile. Tele-style single coils, a 25.5" scale and series/parallel switching make it suitable for everything from country and blues to pop, alternative and studio work.

How does a Thinline Telecaster feel compared with a solid-body Telecaster?

The semi-hollow construction changes the physical and acoustic response of the instrument, giving it more of the resonant character associated with Fender’s Thinline designs while retaining the familiar Telecaster playing format.

Does the Britt Daniel Telecaster use humbuckers?

No. It uses two Tele-style single-coil pickups: a Fender Custom Shop Vintage-Style bridge pickup and a Custom Shop Hand-Wound Texas Special Tele neck pickup.

Is the S-1 switch difficult to use?

No. It is incorporated into the volume control, so you can access the additional series/parallel option without adding a complicated control layout. The normal three-way Telecaster selector remains immediately familiar.

Is the Deep “C” neck particularly large?

The Deep “C” has more shoulder and substance than very slim modern neck shapes, but it is designed as a comfortable contemporary profile rather than an exaggerated vintage-style neck. The 9.5" radius and medium-jumbo frets also make it friendly for modern playing techniques.

Is this guitar a good choice for recording?

Yes. The combination of conventional Telecaster positions and the additional series option gives you several distinct sounds from a very simple control layout. That can be especially useful in recording sessions where multiple guitar textures need to sit separately in an arrangement.

What amplifiers work well with a Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline?

It can work with virtually any standard electric-guitar amplifier. Clean and lightly driven amps will highlight its articulation and pickup differences, while overdriven amplifiers make good use of the bridge pickup attack and the fuller series setting.

Should I choose this or a ’72-style Telecaster Thinline?

Choose the Britt Daniel if you want single-coil Telecaster definition and attack from a semi-hollow Fender. A ’72-style Thinline with Wide-Range humbuckers is the better direction if you specifically want thicker humbucker response and a more overtly 1970s Fender specification.

Fair Deal Music Expert Recommendation

For the player who likes what a Telecaster does but wants something beyond the standard formula, the Fender Britt Daniel Telecaster Thinline is a particularly compelling option. The semi-hollow ash body, Custom Shop pickups and S-1 switching all make meaningful differences rather than simply adding cosmetic signature-model details.

The Amarillo Gold finish gives it plenty of identity, but underneath the striking appearance is a practical professional instrument built around one of the simplest and most successful electric-guitar designs ever produced.