Fender Telecaster Blonde 1972

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Telecaster Blonde 1972

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: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .86" (1st fret), .97" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound rosewood veneer fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck heel has a "3 MAY 72 B" stamp.
Electronics: Original single coil Fender pickups with black plastic bobbins; the control pots have been replaced, and have 1979 date codes. Controls include 3-way blade switch and master volume/tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 7.1k (neck), 6.3k (bridge)
Hardware: The jack cup has been replaced with an Electrosocket cup; the original is included in the case. Some saddle adjustment screws have been replaced as well.
Weight: 7lbs 3oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The pots have been replaced -The output jack cup has been replaced -Some saddle adjustment screws are not original
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with consistent checking on the body along with numerous small chips, dings, and other wear marks. The back of the body has mild rash, along with inked letters and numbers which appear to be from a receipt that the guitar was laying on in the case. The neck has numerous small dings, and there is checking on the headstock face as well.
Serial Number: 367123
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and is currently set up with 10s. The neck has a slight twist, with the bass side having slight backbow even with the truss rod completely loose. The truss rod has limited adjustability. The heel stamp and serial number date the guitar to 1972.
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