Fender Telecaster Blonde 1971

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Telecaster Blonde 1971

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: Mostly original finish with some areas of touch up on body.
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Neck pocket stamp has faded. Areas of finish touch up. Pickguard has lacquer sprayed on string facing side.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .879", 12th fret .954"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Date stamped February 3rd, 1971. Original frets and nut. Finish on fingerboard appears to have been buffed. Original tuning machines.
Electronics: Original pickups and original switch. Volume pot dates to 1966, tone pot dates to the 1980's, the rest of the code past the first digit of decade is covered by a ground solder joint. Jack appears original, as does the tone cap. 3 position toggle switch with volume and tone controls. Jumper lead from the switch to the tone pot is not original.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.83K, Bridge 5.88K
Hardware: Hardware appears to be original except for one bridge set screw and replaced pick guard.
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Modifications/Repairs: Replaced tone pot, and replaced set screw in bridge. Some solder joints have been touched up. Replaced lead in harness. Some areas of the finish look to have been touched up or buffed. -Pick guard has been replaced.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: Guitar is in good condition with moderate/heavy wear. There are scratches, dents. dings, and areas of finish wear throughout. The finish has weatherchecked, and has faded.
Serial Number: 301779
Tech Notes: Guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are wide and low, showing heavier wear in the first position. It is possible that the volume pot is original. Serial number dates to 1971.
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