Used 1983 Fender American Vintage 1952 Telecaster Fullerton Maple Neck
For those hunting for a classic Fender neck, here we have a something special: made in Fullerton in 1983, this American Vintage 1952 Telecaster neck is quite the find.
It stems from the historic Fender Fullerton factory during the classic transition era just before production moved to Corona in 1985. It's has a J. Torres stamp, which is significant. He was a legendary, long-time Fender neck builder and craftsman who worked at the plant from the pre-CBS era through the CBS and early 1980s eras. Necks bearing his stamp or signature in the heel pocket are frequently sought after by players and collectors who prize his specific hand-shaping and craftsmanship.
While many necks from this era that you see have a flatter radius, this one is old school, as it's from the original American Vintage reissue series. Here are the full specs:
- One piece maple neck
- 7.25" radius
- Nut width: 1.626"
- Butt width: 2.195"
- Depth at 1st fret: .797"
- Depth at 12th fret: .865"
- Vintage frets (.088 x. 038")
It does not have a nut affixed; a new nut should be cut to accommodate whatever guitar it's going on. The tuners are original. The finish and decal are original as well.
This neck is in great condition, with a lot of life left in the frets. There are no dings or dents, and the finish on the back of the neck is still clean. This is a serious find for anyone in the market for a neck like this!