{"product_id":"2023-fender-fsr-traditional-ii-50s-telecaster-cunife-butterscotch-blonde-used-comm","title":"2023 Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe Butterscotch Blonde, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe in Butterscotch Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e is a particularly unusual Made in Japan special-run Telecaster that combines classic early-Fender styling with a far more versatile SH pickup configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using the standard pair of Telecaster single-coils, this FSR combines a full-size \u003cstrong\u003eFender Wide Range CuNiFe humbucker at the neck\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Shop Texas Special Tele single-coil at the bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. An ash body beneath the translucent Butterscotch Blonde finish completes a specification developed specifically to stand apart from the regular Made in Japan Traditional model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003eJD23027018\u003c\/strong\u003e identifies this example as \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Japanese production\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned guitar is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan Traditional \/ FSR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterscotch Blonde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide Range CuNiFe Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom Shop Texas Special Tele\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRare FSR MIJ Tele with genuine CuNiFe Wide Range neck pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlues, rock, country, Americana, indie and studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMint Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eMint condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint represents an exceptionally well-preserved Pre-Owned instrument with little to no meaningful evidence of previous use and a presentation very close to original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2023 Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual Telecaster has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eMint\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially appealing for players or collectors looking for a particularly clean example of this relatively unusual Japanese Fender Special Run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wide Range CuNiFe neck pickup and Texas Special bridge pickup are part of the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal FSR specification\u003c\/strong\u003e, not aftermarket modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Fender Telecaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include the Wide Range CuNiFe neck pickup, Texas Special bridge pickup, three-way selector, master volume and tone controls, output socket, frets, maple fingerboard, neck condition, vintage-style tuners, three-saddle bridge, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included hardcase is also checked for basic usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that guitar setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Wide Range CuNiFe Neck Humbucker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest departure from a conventional 50s-style Telecaster is the \u003cstrong\u003eWide Range CuNiFe humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender revived the original CuNiFe magnet concept after decades away from production, giving this neck position a fuller, broader sound than a standard Tele neck single-coil while retaining impressive clarity and top-end definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Shop Texas Special Bridge Pickup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge position uses a \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Shop Texas Special Tele pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e, wound for greater output and midrange presence than a typical low-output vintage Tele pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides the familiar attack and bite of a Telecaster bridge position but with additional punch, helping it balance particularly well against the more powerful neck humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAsh Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FSR replaces the basswood body of the regular Traditional 50s model with \u003cstrong\u003eash\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the translucent Butterscotch Blonde finish, the ash grain becomes part of the appearance and reinforces the guitar's classic blackguard-inspired aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighly Useful SH Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck humbucker and bridge single-coil give the guitar two genuinely contrasting voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the neck position for fuller lead work and richer clean tones, the bridge for sharper rhythm sounds and Tele bite, or combine the two for a broad middle position with characteristics neither pickup produces alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade In Japan Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender's Japanese instruments have built a strong following for clean construction and consistently high finishing standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special run adds a considerably more unusual electronics package to that proven MIJ foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFSR CuNiFe Telecaster vs Standard MIJ Traditional 50s Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe normal Traditional 50s Telecaster uses a basswood body and two vintage-style Tele single-coils. This FSR upgrades to ash and substitutes a Wide Range CuNiFe neck humbucker plus Custom Shop Texas Special bridge pickup, making it considerably more versatile and distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFSR CuNiFe Telecaster vs Fender Telecaster Custom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Telecaster Custom also combines a Wide Range-style neck humbucker with a Tele bridge pickup, but typically uses the larger Custom pickguard and a more elaborate four-control layout. This FSR keeps the much simpler standard Telecaster control plate and 50s-inspired blackguard appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFSR CuNiFe Telecaster vs American Vintage II Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Vintage II is focused on recreating a historically specific Fender design. This FSR deliberately mixes vintage styling with a non-traditional SH electronics package and is therefore better suited to players wanting broader tonal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFSR CuNiFe Telecaster vs American Professional II Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Professional II provides a modern USA-made professional specification with its own pickup and neck refinements. The Japanese FSR offers something more unusual: vintage-style hardware, ash construction and the distinctive CuNiFe\/Texas Special combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues And Blues-Rock Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CuNiFe neck pickup provides a fuller lead voice than a conventional Telecaster, while the Texas Special bridge retains enough bite for expressive rhythm and driven tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck humbucker handles gain particularly well, while the bridge single-coil provides plenty of definition for riffs and rhythm work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry And Americana Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Texas Special bridge pickup retains the fast attack and articulation central to classic Telecaster playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndie And Alternative Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrasting pickup voices give the guitar a broad palette for pedal-based rigs, moving easily between brighter textures and much thicker neck-pickup sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender Japan Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of FSR status, Japanese manufacture, ash body and genuine Wide Range CuNiFe pickup gives this model greater enthusiast interest than a standard-production Traditional Telecaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmericana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhythm guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePedal-based rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Is A CuNiFe Wide Range Pickup Special?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Fender Wide Range humbucker was developed in the early 1970s and used \u003cstrong\u003eCuNiFe — copper, nickel and iron — magnetic material\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the more common bar-magnet construction found in many conventional humbuckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender eventually discontinued original CuNiFe Wide Range production, and authentic CuNiFe versions remained unavailable for decades before Fender successfully reintroduced the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appeal is a combination of humbucker fullness with an unusually clear, open top end. In a Telecaster, that makes the neck position particularly effective for players who want extra body without losing all of the articulation normally associated with Fender single-coil instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender's Telecaster dates back to the beginning of the 1950s and remains one of the simplest successful electric-guitar designs ever produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Traditional series\u003c\/strong\u003e takes visual and construction cues from historic Fender models while combining them with Japanese manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular \u003cstrong\u003eFSR — Fender Special Run — version\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the Traditional 50s idea in a much less conventional direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of the normal basswood body and twin single-coil electronics, the dealer-exclusive specification uses an \u003cstrong\u003eash body\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eWide Range CuNiFe neck humbucker\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCustom Shop Texas Special bridge pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result visually resembles the classic blackguard Telecaster formula, particularly in Butterscotch Blonde, while providing a tonal range more closely related to Fender's later humbucker-equipped Tele designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial \u003cstrong\u003eJD23027018\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms this individual example was manufactured in \u003cstrong\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Japan Traditional \/ FSR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional 50s Telecaster CuNiFe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterscotch Blonde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGloss Urethane\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“U” Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFret Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarrow Tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNut Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.615\" \/ 41.02mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition Inlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Wide Range CuNiFe Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Custom Shop Texas Special Tele\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Saddle Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Telecaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage-Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Ply Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory String Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.009–.042\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJD23027018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the Wide Range CuNiFe humbucker and Texas Special bridge pickup are passive. Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial-run Japanese Fender guitars can be particularly attractive on the Pre-Owned market because many were produced for specific dealers or territories and are difficult to replace once the original run has sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is an excellent example: the combination of \u003cstrong\u003eash body, genuine CuNiFe Wide Range pickup and Texas Special bridge pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e is substantially different from the normal Traditional 50s specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, every Pre-Owned guitar is individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy discontinued, limited and second hand instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe in Butterscotch Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the more interesting variations on the Japanese Traditional Telecaster formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually it still delivers the blackguard-style Butterscotch Blonde look, but the electronics transform what the guitar can do. The Texas Special bridge retains genuine Tele bite, while the Wide Range CuNiFe neck pickup brings a much bigger, richer voice for leads, clean chords and overdriven playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blues, rock, Americana and versatile live players who want traditional Telecaster looks with greater neck-pickup power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Player Telecasters, standard MIJ Traditional instruments and conventional vintage-style Teles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve amplifiers, boosts, compressors, overdrive, delay and spring-style reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend time setting the amplifier around the neck CuNiFe pickup first, then use the guitar's volume and tone controls to dial the Texas Special bridge into the same rig. The contrast between the two pickups is one of this model's greatest strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e It looks close to a traditional Butterscotch blackguard Tele at first glance, but the CuNiFe neck pickup makes it a completely different proposition once plugged in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur knowledgeable musician-led team can help you choose the right instrument whether you're buying your first serious guitar, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something unusual within the Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next guitar could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards and other musical equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour existing gear could help reduce the cost of this Fender FSR Telecaster. Contact our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll be happy to discuss your options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat year is serial JD23027018?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJD23 prefix identifies 2023 manufacture in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the CuNiFe pickup factory fitted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Wide Range CuNiFe neck humbucker forms part of this Fender Special Run specification and is not an aftermarket modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bridge pickup does it use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a \u003cstrong\u003eFender Custom Shop Texas Special Tele bridge pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the body ash or basswood?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FSR uses \u003cstrong\u003eash\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is one of the key upgrades over the regular Made in Japan Traditional 50s Telecaster, which uses basswood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a conventional two-single-coil Telecaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It uses an \u003cstrong\u003eSH configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Wide Range CuNiFe humbucker at the neck and Telecaster single-coil at the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Both pickups and all controls are passive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the hardcase included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This Pre-Owned example is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the original dealer gig bag included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the supplied hardcase has been confirmed for this individual guitar. No original gig bag has been stated as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look before purchasing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Our \u003cstrong\u003eRequest a Video Demo\u003c\/strong\u003e option is particularly useful for this model if you'd like to see the ash grain through the Butterscotch Blonde finish and hear the contrast between the CuNiFe and Texas Special pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"USED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57345648296316,"sku":"2023 Fender FSR Traditional II 50s Telecaster CuNiFe Butterscotch Blonde, (Used, Comm)","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/6457\/9484\/files\/DSC00098_2e0f4aca-77dc-473e-a2dd-e4646278b2a4.jpg?v=1787572029","url":"https:\/\/www.fairdealmusic.co.uk\/products\/2023-fender-fsr-traditional-ii-50s-telecaster-cunife-butterscotch-blonde-used-comm","provider":"Fair Deal Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}