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Full-length view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster with a black pickguard, maple neck, and chrome hardware, in an open tweed case with orange plush lining.
01 / 32Full-length view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster with a black pickguard, maple neck, and chrome hardware, in an open tweed case with orange plush lining.
Full body of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster, with a black pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and control plate.
02 / 32Full body of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster, with a black pickguard, chrome bridge cover, and control plate.
The butterscotch blonde Telecaster is shown from the back, resting in its open tweed hard case with orange plush lining.
03 / 32The butterscotch blonde Telecaster is shown from the back, resting in its open tweed hard case with orange plush lining.
Full back view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster, showing the neck plate, string-through-body ferrules, and a few minor scuffs.
04 / 32Full back view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster, showing the neck plate, string-through-body ferrules, and a few minor scuffs.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, a string tree, and light wear on the maple finish.
05 / 32Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, a string tree, and light wear on the maple finish.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock from the side, showing six chrome-plated tuners with rectangular housings and oval buttons.
06 / 32Close-up of the guitar's headstock from the side, showing six chrome-plated tuners with rectangular housings and oval buttons.
Butterscotch blonde Telecaster body, angled from the neck, showing a black pickguard, chrome bridge, and control plate.
07 / 32Butterscotch blonde Telecaster body, angled from the neck, showing a black pickguard, chrome bridge, and control plate.
Overhead view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster with a black pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and neck pickup cover.
08 / 32Overhead view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster with a black pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and neck pickup cover.
The butterscotch blonde Telecaster body is angled, showing its black pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and maple neck.
09 / 32The butterscotch blonde Telecaster body is angled, showing its black pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and maple neck.
Angled view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster body with a black pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and maple fretboard.
10 / 32Angled view of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster body with a black pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and maple fretboard.
The guitar's butterscotch blonde back shows wood grain, a chrome neck plate, six string-through-body ferrules, and an output jack.
11 / 32The guitar's butterscotch blonde back shows wood grain, a chrome neck plate, six string-through-body ferrules, and an output jack.
The back of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster body, showing the neck plate, string-through ferrules, and output jack.
12 / 32The back of a butterscotch blonde Telecaster body, showing the neck plate, string-through ferrules, and output jack.
The butterscotch blonde Telecaster body is shown from the back, revealing six string-through-body ferrules and a chrome neck plate.
13 / 32The butterscotch blonde Telecaster body is shown from the back, revealing six string-through-body ferrules and a chrome neck plate.
The guitar's butterscotch blonde body, viewed from the back, shows six string-through-body ferrules and a chrome neck plate.
14 / 32The guitar's butterscotch blonde body, viewed from the back, shows six string-through-body ferrules and a chrome neck plate.
Close-up of a guitar fretboard with six strings, showing frets 5 through 9, with black dot inlays on frets 7 and 9.
15 / 32Close-up of a guitar fretboard with six strings, showing frets 5 through 9, with black dot inlays on frets 7 and 9.
Close-up of the guitar's nut and first fret, showing the light blonde maple neck with a string tree and some minor wear.
16 / 32Close-up of the guitar's nut and first fret, showing the light blonde maple neck with a string tree and some minor wear.
Close-up of the maple neck's side, showing two black dot markers between the 7th and 9th frets, with light wear on the frets.
17 / 32Close-up of the maple neck's side, showing two black dot markers between the 7th and 9th frets, with light wear on the frets.
A digital scale displays "9.10" in black digits on a grey screen, with the bottom of a guitar neck visible below.
18 / 32A digital scale displays "9.10" in black digits on a grey screen, with the bottom of a guitar neck visible below.
A digital string action gauge measures 1.67mm on the maple fretboard of the Telecaster, showing light wear on the frets.
19 / 32A digital string action gauge measures 1.67mm on the maple fretboard of the Telecaster, showing light wear on the frets.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's maple neck, showing a reading of 0.84, with light wear on the fretboard.
20 / 32A digital caliper measures the guitar's maple neck, showing a reading of 0.84, with light wear on the fretboard.
A digital caliper measures the butterscotch blonde Telecaster's neck relief at 0.89, with the fretboard and strings visible.
21 / 32A digital caliper measures the butterscotch blonde Telecaster's neck relief at 0.89, with the fretboard and strings visible.
Close-up of a glossy butterscotch blonde Telecaster body, showing the chrome bridge and control plate with two knurled knobs.
22 / 32Close-up of a glossy butterscotch blonde Telecaster body, showing the chrome bridge and control plate with two knurled knobs.
Butterscotch blonde Telecaster with black pickguard and maple neck, resting in a tweed case with orange plush lining.
23 / 32Butterscotch blonde Telecaster with black pickguard and maple neck, resting in a tweed case with orange plush lining.
A full view of the folded, aged tan certificate of authenticity, dated 1-16-91 with serial number 17957.
24 / 32A full view of the folded, aged tan certificate of authenticity, dated 1-16-91 with serial number 17957.
Close-up of the guitar's butterscotch blonde upper bout and black pickguard, showing light wear and a maple fretboard.
25 / 32Close-up of the guitar's butterscotch blonde upper bout and black pickguard, showing light wear and a maple fretboard.
Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, showing the chrome bridge and control plate with two knurled knobs and a switch, plus finish wear.
26 / 32Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, showing the chrome bridge and control plate with two knurled knobs and a switch, plus finish wear.
Close-up of the Telecaster's butterscotch blonde body, showing the black pickguard, chrome bridge, and subtle finish wear.
27 / 32Close-up of the Telecaster's butterscotch blonde body, showing the black pickguard, chrome bridge, and subtle finish wear.
Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, black pickguard, and chrome bridge with a single-coil pickup and six individual saddles.
28 / 32Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, black pickguard, and chrome bridge with a single-coil pickup and six individual saddles.
Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, showing string ferrules and two notable dings on the back.
29 / 32Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, showing string ferrules and two notable dings on the back.
Close-up of the guitar body, showing the neck pocket with visible markings, a black pickguard, and a chrome neck pickup.
30 / 32Close-up of the guitar body, showing the neck pocket with visible markings, a black pickguard, and a chrome neck pickup.
The guitar's neck heel, with a visible "MAY 17 1991" stamp and a cross-head screw, rests on a tweed amp.
31 / 32The guitar's neck heel, with a visible "MAY 17 1991" stamp and a cross-head screw, rests on a tweed amp.
Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, showing the bridge pickup, control plate with exposed wiring, and strings threaded through the body.
32 / 32Close-up of the butterscotch blonde body, showing the bridge pickup, control plate with exposed wiring, and strings threaded through the body.

Fender

1991 Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde w/OHSC

$2,295.00

Available

  • Year1991
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreOrange
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1991
Model
Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde
Finish
Blonde
Condition
Very Good
Originality
modded, reissue
Store
Orange

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.67
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.84
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.89

Construction

Body
Ash
Neck
Maple

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Pickups And Electronics

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1991 Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Playwear Visible Throughout Including Some Scratches, Dings And Some Smudging Near The Bridge (see photos)

Maple Neck And Fretboard

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.84", At 12th Fret 0.89"

Replaced Bridge To 6-Saddle

Comes With Original Case And Case Candy As Shown

A true early American Vintage classic, this 1991 Fender '52 Telecaster Reissue captures the legendary look, feel, and tone of Fender’s original blackguard era. Finished in iconic Butterscotch Blonde with a timeless maple neck and ash body, this Tele delivers the unmistakable twang, bite, and clarity that made the Telecaster a recording and stage favorite for generations.

Built during the highly regarded early ’90s USA American Vintage era, this Tele features vintage-inspired appointments including classic Tele styling, traditional single-coil pickups, vintage bridge design, and the feel of a true ’50s-style instrument. Complete with its original hardshell case, this is a highly desirable collector-grade Fender that offers both vintage character and everyday playability.

The Butterscotch Blonde finish, ash body, and maple neck combination give this guitar the perfect balance of bright Tele snap, woody resonance, and unmistakable Fender attitude. A fantastic choice for players, collectors, and anyone searching for a premium USA-made vintage reissue Telecaster.

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