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Fender Select Telecaster 2012 - $2,300 (Beverly Hills)
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The Fender Select Series (2012–2014) was designed to be the definitive bridge between Fender’s high-end production line and the Fender Custom Shop. Positioned above the American Deluxe, the Select Series was a specialized run focused on exotic tonewoods and luxury aesthetics that are typically reserved for Masterbuilt instruments.
Elite Wood Grading: While an American Standard is a professional "workhorse," the Select Series was all about the "A+" grade materials. This specific Telecaster features a highly figured Flame Maple Top and a stunning Flame Maple Neck that rivals the visual "pop" of high-end boutique guitars.
Custom Shop Appointments: This guitar features the exclusive Fender Select Medallion inlaid on the back of the headstock, a hallmark of this short-lived, prestigious line.
High-Performance Specs: It boasts a 9.5"-14" compound radius fingerboard, a feature often found on modern Custom Shop builds, providing effortless playability across the entire neck.
The "Understated Masterpiece": This series is highly respected by collectors in the Los Angeles scene because it offers the resonance, sustain, and visual "wow" factor of a $4,000+ Custom Shop piece, but at a more accessible price point for the serious player.
Fender Select Telecaster - Violin Burst - Flame Maple Top & Neck
Up for sale is a stunning Fender Select Telecaster, a premium instrument from Fender’s elite Select Series. This guitar represents the pinnacle of Fender's production-line craftsmanship, featuring top-tier tonewoods and a level of detail usually reserved for the Custom Shop.
Key Specifications:
Model: Fender Select Telecaster.
Serial Number: US12023839 (2012 Corona, CA Production).
Body: Chambered Ash body with a gorgeous carved Flame Maple Top in a rich Violin Burst finish.
Neck: Highly figured Flame Maple Neck with a comfortable "C" shape and natural satin finish for a fast, smooth feel.
Fingerboard: Birdseye/Flame Maple with a compound radius (9.5"-14") for effortless chording and lead work.
Pickups: Fender Select Telecaster single-coil pickups, specifically voiced to deliver classic Tele twang with extra clarity and depth.
Hardware: Chrome hardware, Deluxe staggered locking tuners, and an American Standard bridge with bent steel saddles for improved resonance.
Case: Original G&G Deluxe Tweed Hard Case with crushed red velvet interior.
Condition & Features:
This guitar is in beautiful condition, as shown in the high-resolution photos. The Flame Maple top and the incredible "tiger stripe" figuring on the back of the neck are truly exceptional on this specific unit. It includes the original "Fender Select" medallion on the back of the headstock and the original hang tags.
This is an "understated masterpiece" that plays as good as it looks. Whether you are a collector or a professional player, this Telecaster offers a unique blend of vintage soul and modern luxury.
Location: Beverly Hills