{"product_id":"fender-american-select-telecaster-with-maple-fretboard-2012-violin-burst","title":"Fender American Select Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 2012 - Violin Burst","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously special 2012 Fender American Select Telecaster in Violin Burst—one of the higher-end USA-made Telecasters Fender offered during the short-lived Select series. It takes the classic Tele platform and elevates nearly every part of it, with a chambered ash body, highly figured flame maple top, natural maple binding, birdseye maple neck and fretboard, upgraded hardware, and a level of visual detail that genuinely makes it feel closer to a Custom Shop guitar than a typical production Tele.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Violin Burst finish is absolutely the centerpiece here. The flame maple top has intense, consistent figuring across the entire face of the guitar, with rich amber and honey tones through the center that fade into darker brown edges. It is one of those tops that immediately grabs your attention from across the room, and the natural maple binding sets it off perfectly. Paired with the white pickguard and birdseye maple neck, it has an elegant, almost boutique look that is far more refined than a standard Telecaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chambered ash body keeps the guitar resonant and lively while helping it feel more comfortable and responsive than a typical solid ash Tele. It still has the punch, attack, and clarity you want from the design, but there is a little more air and openness to the way it responds. The sculpted back contour and beveled neck heel are also great touches that make it feel much more player-friendly than a traditional square-edged Tele body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe birdseye maple neck and fretboard are equally impressive. It has strong figuring throughout, not just a few small spots, and it gives this guitar a level of visual character that you usually do not see outside of premium limited runs or Custom Shop instruments. The neck has a comfortable Modern C feel, a compound-radius fretboard, and 22 medium-jumbo frets. It feels substantial enough to be reassuring in the hand, but still fast, smooth, and easy to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFactory specs for this model included Fender Select Telecaster single-coil pickups, a three-way selector, master volume, and a no-load tone control. Since I have not removed the pickups or confirmed their markings, I am listing the pickup set as unknown. The electronics function exactly as they should, and the guitar sounds amazing with the familiar Tele mix of bite, clarity, warmth, and snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis one has been recently set up by a shop and plays extremely well. The neck is straight, the action feels great, intonation is spot on, and the frets are in excellent shape. It is one of those guitars that immediately feels dialed in when you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition-wise, the top and neck are excellent, and the guitar presents beautifully from the front. The back and sides tell a more honest story of use, with a fair amount of finish rash, scratches, small dings, bumps, and a few chips around the body. Nothing is structural—there are no breaks, cracks, or repairs to report—but I want to set expectations clearly. It remains an incredibly striking guitar, especially considering how clean and impressive the front and neck remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 7.64 pounds on my scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes the original Fender Select tweed hardshell case with the matching Fender Select emblem inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat stood out to me\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2012 Fender American Select Telecaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA-made premium Select Series model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViolin Burst finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally figured flame maple top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural maple binding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChambered ash body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable body contour and beveled neck heel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseye maple neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching birdseye maple fretboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong birdseye figuring that feels closer to a Custom Shop-level piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern C neck profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5–14-inch compound-radius fretboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 medium-jumbo frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fret condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-spec Fender Select Telecaster single-coil configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup set listed as unknown because I have not independently confirmed the markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way pickup selector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster volume and no-load tone control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern string-through Tele bridge with six bent-steel saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFender locking tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecently set up by a shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpot-on intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent top and neck condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonest finish rash, scratches, dings, and small chips on the back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo breaks, cracks, or structural issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Fender Select tweed hardshell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching Fender Select case emblem inside the case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike all my guitars, this one’s been cared for and dialed in—no guesswork, no surprises, just a great instrument that’s ready to play. I personally inspect and test every guitar before it ships, making sure it’s in the exact condition I’d want to receive myself. These guitars come from me, not a shop—each one gets the kind of attention and care only a real guitar lover gives. Ships fast and insured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⏳ \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e These guitars don’t usually sit. Most are purchased within 1–5 days, and I regularly hear from watchers after the listing has already sold. If this one’s on your radar, now’s the window!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47333025153195,"sku":"FN-TELESEL-070226","price":1990.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/8344\/1579\/files\/38b2da5f-d56f-4dee-9df8-d87c8358e691.jpg?v=1783049848","url":"https:\/\/aeonicfrets.com\/products\/fender-american-select-telecaster-with-maple-fretboard-2012-violin-burst","provider":"Aeonic Frets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}