The ultimate working man's guitar, the Telecaster helped launch a musical revolution when it was released in 1950. It set the foundation for modern country, blues, and even heavy metal. The American Original '50s Telecaster offers authentic '50s-era features, as well as modern feel and pickup switching. The Pure Vintage '52 single coil pickups are as period-correct as possible, and other authentic touches include vintage-tall frets, vintage-style hardware, and a nice lacquer finish. Subtle contemporary features include a modern 3-way pickup switch and radiused fingerboard.