Fender Telecaster Blonde 1968

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Telecaster Blonde 1968

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Ash
Body Details: Solid ash body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .87" (!st fret), .94" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Bolt-on one piece maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck has been refretted and the nut has been replaced. The neck has a "3 JUL 68B" heel stamp.
Electronics: Original single coil pickups with black bobbins, with 3-way blade switch and master volume/tone controls. The wiring harness is original, although some solder joints appear to have been touched up. The mix of plastic and cloth insulated wire is not unusual for this era. The pot codes date to 1966.
Pickup Measurements: 6.7k (neck), 6.4k (bridge)
Hardware: Some saddle hardware has been replaced, otherwise original.
Weight: 8lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Neck has been refretted -Non-original nut -Some solder joints have been touched up
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. The finish has faded, there are scratches, dents, dings, finish chips, and areas of finish wear throughout. The pickguard has shrunk. The hardware shows a medium patina.
Serial Number: 212390
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium-low action, and is currently set up with 10s. The neck is slightly backbowed even with the truss rod fully loose, and so lighter strings would not be recommended. The guitar has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably in this condition. The frets are narrow and tall with minor wear. The neck stamp and serial number date this guitar to 1968.
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