Telecaster body identification - possibly 2011 Fender anniv

[JonBon2020]

Hi all,

First time poster. Long time lurker.

I purchased a Fender Telecaster body which has been described as a 2011 60th anniversary telecaster by the original owner, and I'd like to confirm as much info about it as possible. My ultimate aim is to try and restore it to its former glory. Can you help identify which model it is, please?

Here are a few pics of it:

Additional pics here: https://imgur.com/a/vj9yC0m

There are some neck markings and a couple of stickers with product numbers (0090814-668). The sticker on it says: "Body 60th Anniv Tele Ash BGB DRY".

It looks like it has three slots for pickups, which I guess means it is a nashville style body, or am I wrong. (Is the neck pickup position drilled for a humbucker?)

Ive already searched online and contacted Fender but got no response. Am hoping some of you have time to share your thoughts and opinions.

Some additional specific questions:

Is this a Nashville tele or perhaps a Deluxe Tele or Telebration tele from 2011?
What does BGB DRY mean on the sticker?
Which Fender telecaster necks would fit this body, do you think?

BIG Thanks for reading!

 

[Tuxedo Poly]

The only thing I can help with is the sticker, BGB (paint code 68) could possibly be Blackguard Blonde which was the standard color for the 60th Anniv Tele.
The body routs are the same as the American Standard.

 

[JonBon2020]

The only thing I can help with is the sticker, BGB (paint code 68) could possibly be Blackguard Blonde which was the standard color for the 60th Anniv Tele.
The body routs are the same as the American Standard.

Thanks mate.

And by 60th Anniv Tele do you mean one of the Telebration models or simply that it was a Tele made in 2011? ( I believe all Tele's made in 2011 got branded as anniversary models that year, but I could be wrong of course.)

 

[Tuxedo Poly]

It was a special version of the American Standard with thin skin nitro finish not part of the Telebration series. This is from the 2011 Fender Frontline catalog

 

[50ShadesofOrange]

Thanks mate.

And by 60th Anniv Tele do you mean one of the Telebration models or simply that it was a Tele made in 2011? ( I believe all Tele's made in 2011 got branded as anniversary models that year, but I could be wrong of course.)

I have a “garden variety” 2011 American Standard, it it does indeed have a 60th anniversary neck plate.

 

[Tuxedo Poly]

These were the Telebration models

 

[Ledjunkie]

Mine is a MIM 60th Anniversary. It came with a white Pickguard replaced with black.

 

[Ledjunkie]

Thread on 2011 American Telecaster w/ build sheet

Model Name: FSR 60th Anniversary Telecaster® for GC

Model Number: 017-6112-(703)

Series: Limited Anniversary Edition

Body: Ash

Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)

Width @ Nut: 1.685” (42.8 mm)

Hardware: Chrome

Machine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Bridge: American Tele with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black (8-Hole)

Pickups: 2 American Standard Tele® Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:

Position 1. Bridge Pickup

Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups

Position 3. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Master Delta ToneTM,

(The Delta ToneTM System Includes High Output Bridge Pickup and Special No-Load Tone Control)

Colors: (703) 2-Color Sunburst,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Strings: Fender USA Super 250L, NPS, Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042)

Unique Features: 60th Anniversary Neckplate,

Five-Screw Mounted Brass Bridge Plate for Sonic Stability, Loaded with Improved Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots, for Increased Resonance and Sustain,

Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance,

Lightly Tinted Neck,

4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,

Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,

Rolled Fretboard Edges,

Staggered Tuning Keys,

H/S/H Pickup Routing,

New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior,

Sharper ‘52 Style Body Radius,

“Barrel” Switch Tip

Source: U.S.

Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

U.S. MSRP: $1,899.99

INTRODUCED: 5/2011

DISCONTINUED:

DISCONTINUED COLORS:

COMMENTS: FSR for GC in 2-Color Sunburst,...released in 5/2011,

Uses Case P/N 0996101506

WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,

Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000

Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

 

[Tuxedo Poly]

Thread on 2011 American Telecaster w/ build sheet

Model Name: FSR 60th Anniversary Telecaster® for GC

Model Number: 017-6112-(703)

Series: Limited Anniversary Edition

Body: Ash

Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)

Width @ Nut: 1.685” (42.8 mm)

Hardware: Chrome

Machine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Bridge: American Tele with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black (8-Hole)

Pickups: 2 American Standard Tele® Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:

Position 1. Bridge Pickup

Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups

Position 3. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Master Delta ToneTM,

(The Delta ToneTM System Includes High Output Bridge Pickup and Special No-Load Tone Control)

Colors: (703) 2-Color Sunburst,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Strings: Fender USA Super 250L, NPS, Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042)

Unique Features: 60th Anniversary Neckplate,

Five-Screw Mounted Brass Bridge Plate for Sonic Stability, Loaded with Improved Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots, for Increased Resonance and Sustain,

Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance,

Lightly Tinted Neck,

4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,

Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,

Rolled Fretboard Edges,

Staggered Tuning Keys,

H/S/H Pickup Routing,

New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior,

Sharper ‘52 Style Body Radius,

“Barrel” Switch Tip

Source: U.S.

Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

U.S. MSRP: $1,899.99

INTRODUCED: 5/2011

DISCONTINUED:

DISCONTINUED COLORS:

COMMENTS: FSR for GC in 2-Color Sunburst,...released in 5/2011,

Uses Case P/N 0996101506

WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,

Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000

Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

This is for a Guitar Center FSR based on the official 60th Anniversary Tele.

The Blackguard Blonde had vintage pickups not American Standard. The OPs body color fits in with the GC spec but the sticker has the wrong paint code. 68 is Blackguard Blonde, 2TS is 03. Could be a typical Fender "error".

 

[JonBon2020]

Thank you for all the great replies and knowledge. I really appreciate you all taking your time to share your insights.

I got some responses from Fender this morning. Ive copied their response below. It seems to be an American Series Fender. Still not clear what model it is or year. Also, not sure which pickup formation it is routed for, to me it looks like three pickups a la nashville.

I asked Fender which scale length neck would fit and they surprised me by saying any tele neck would fit.I had presumed this would be a complicated task to figure out.

Fender also said: "This is an American Series body, a series that briefly replaced the American Standard Series. Any dedicated Telecaster neck will work for it, you just need to decide on your budget and needs."

Spec sheet:

Model Name: American Telecaster®
Model Number: 011-8400-(Color#) and 011-8402-(Color#)
Series: American Series
Body: Alder on:
(700)* 3-Color Sunburst,
(706) Black,
(725) Chrome Red,
(741) Vintage White,
Swamp Ash Body on:
(703)* 2-Color Sunburst, (Maple Fretboard Only)
(721)** Natural Finish, (Maple Fretboard Only)
Neck: Maple, sModern “C” Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)

Fingerboard: Rosewood (p/n 011-8400) or Maple (p/n 011-8402), 9.5” Radius (241mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Bridge: American Tele with 6 Stainless Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment On:
(700)* 3-Color Sunburst,
(703)* 2-Color Sunburst,
(706) Black,
(712) Candy Cola,
(721)** Natural
3-Ply Black On:
(741) Vintage White
Pickups: 2 American Tele® Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Master Delta ToneTM
( “Delta Tone” system includes high output bridge pickup and special No-Load tone control)
Colors: (700)* 3-Color Sunburst, add $50.00,
(701)** White Blonde, Ash Body, (Disc. 1/2002),
(703)** 2-Color Sunburst, Ash, add $150.00 for Special Wood Requirements, (Maple Fingerboard Only),
(705) Olympic White, (Disc. 7/2003),
(706) Black,
(712) Candy Cola,
(715) Hot Rod Red, (Disc. 1/2002),
(721)** Natural, Ash, add $150.00 for Special Wood Requirements, (Maple Fingerboard Only), (Disc. 1/2002),
(725) Chrome Red, Parchment PG, (Disc. 1/2007),
(741) Vintage White,
(774) Aqua Marine Metallic, (Disc. 1/2002),
(Polyurethane Finish)
Strings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),
p/n 073-0250-003
Case: Standard Molded Case
Other Features: Rolled Fingerboard Edges,
Sharper ‘52 Style Body Radius
Source: U.S.
Accessories: Standard Molded Case
U.S. MSRP: $1,327.99

INTRODUCED: 6/2000
DISCONTINUED: 1/2008
DISCONTINUED COLORS:
WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjust Wrench (link removed) (1/8” Hex),
Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench (link removed) (.050” Hex)
COMMENTS: Uses Case P/N 0996101106,
Replaces the American Standard Telecaster 6/2000
NOTICE: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice

 

[JonBon2020]

It looks the same as yours! Thanks for posting!

Thread on 2011 American Telecaster w/ build sheet

Model Name: FSR 60th Anniversary Telecaster® for GC

Model Number: 017-6112-(703)

Series: Limited Anniversary Edition

Body: Ash

Neck: Maple, Modern “C” Shape,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Frets

Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)

Width @ Nut: 1.685” (42.8 mm)

Hardware: Chrome

Machine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines

Bridge: American Tele with New American Standard Bent Steel Saddles and Stamped Brass Plate

Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black (8-Hole)

Pickups: 2 American Standard Tele® Single-Coil Pickups (Neck & Bridge)

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:

Position 1. Bridge Pickup

Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups

Position 3. Neck Pickup

Controls: Master Volume, Master Delta ToneTM,

(The Delta ToneTM System Includes High Output Bridge Pickup and Special No-Load Tone Control)

Colors: (703) 2-Color Sunburst,

(Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish)

Strings: Fender USA Super 250L, NPS, Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042)

Unique Features: 60th Anniversary Neckplate,

Five-Screw Mounted Brass Bridge Plate for Sonic Stability, Loaded with Improved Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots, for Increased Resonance and Sustain,

Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance,

Lightly Tinted Neck,

4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,

Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,

Rolled Fretboard Edges,

Staggered Tuning Keys,

H/S/H Pickup Routing,

New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush Interior,

Sharper ‘52 Style Body Radius,

“Barrel” Switch Tip

Source: U.S.

Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing Cloth

U.S. MSRP: $1,899.99

INTRODUCED: 5/2011

DISCONTINUED:

DISCONTINUED COLORS:

COMMENTS: FSR for GC in 2-Color Sunburst,...released in 5/2011,

Uses Case P/N 0996101506

WRENCH SIZES: Truss Rod/Tilt Adjustment Wrench, (1/8” Hex), P/N 0023811000,

Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, (.050” Hex), P/N 0018531000

Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice