Fender Telecaster Custom Sunburst 1974

6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Fender Telecaster Custom Sunburst 1974

Vintage

Description & Specs

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Finish Details: The finish appears original.
Body Material: Ash
Body Details: Solid ash body.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .875", 12th fret .900"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: One-piece maple neck and fingerboard. The neck has been refretted, saving the original finish with the edges of the fingerboard finish filed away, and the nut has been replaced. The stamp dates to 1974.
Electronics: Original neck pickup, and three original pots. The bridge pickup has been replaced with a custom Brandonwound pickup. Treble bleed circuits have been added to both volume controls. An extra cap has been added to the neck tone control. Several leads have been replaced. Three-position selector switch with volume and tone controls for each pickup. The original bridge pickup is included in case, but is microphonic.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 10.61K, Bridge 8.88K
Hardware: The hardware appears to be original. A non original bridge with brass barrel saddles is included.
Weight: 7lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been refretted and the nut has been replaced. The bridge pickup has been replaced, and the neck volume pot has been replaced. Both volume controls have an added treble bleed, and the neck tone control has an added cap. There are lots of non original leads in the electronics, and lots of touched up or added solder joints.
Case Details: Hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. The finish is checked and hazy, there are scratches, dents, and dings throughout. The pickguard has cracked near the upper right corner of the neck pickup. The hardware is oxidized.
Serial Number: 560863
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and tall, showing light wear. The serial number, original pot codes, and neck stamp date to 1974.
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