Adventurous guitarists started hot-rodding their Telecasters in the late '60s and early '70s with big-sounding humbucking neck pickups that lent new style and swagger to rock music. The Classic Series '72 Telecaster Custom brings it all back as an authentic evocation of its early-'70s ancestor, including the distinctive Fender Wide Range humbucking neck pickup, a large pickguard, cool skirted amp control knobs and more. A favorite of players from '70s rock to modern U.K. alt-rock and much more.

This 1970s-style Stratocaster features a 'U' neck profile, ideal for those who play with the thumb on the back or side of the neck.

For 1970s-era authenticity, this guitar features the 'large' Stratocaster headstock adopted in 1965 and the 'bullet' truss rod system introduced in 1971.

Vintage-style single-coil pickups that expertly evoke the sound and style of classic Fender guitars from the 70s Modern five-way pickup switch for additional tonal options For vintage accuracy this Guitar features a three-bolt neck plate and micro-tilt system.