CLASSIC DESIGN MADE NEW

Originality rejects the norm in search of something better. It’s part of the Fender heritage, and it lives on in the American Original Series. These “best-of-the-decade” versions of our most iconic instruments have been updated with modern fingerboard profiles, vintage tall frets and other details to make them even more playable for the modern musician.

PERIOD-ACCURATE PICKUPS

American Original instruments offer specially voiced pickups crafted for the authentic sound and performance of specific model years. We used original-era construction techniques and materials to recreate vintage-style Fender tone.

ERA-SPECIFIC NECK PROFILES

Every curve and line of the necks are accurate to the historic originals. Sculpted for a vintage-style playing feel, we even used period-accurate techniques to carve and attach the fingerboards. They’re comfortable and ideal for any playing style.

NITROCELLULOSE LACQUER FINISH

American Original instruments feature one of the great original-era Fender electric guitar finishes - a lacquer finish. Lets the wood “breathe” naturally with resonant tone and ages in a distinctively appealing way.