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Fender Telecaster Blonde 1953

Fender Telecaster Blonde 1953

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Serial Number: #4034

Weight: 8lbs 4oz

Description

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 finish.
Body Material: Ash
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .90" & 12th. Fret: .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: All original electronics with a three-position switch, a master volume pot, and a master tone pot. The solder joints are untouched and free of any alteration or modification.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 6.7k Neck: 6.1k
Hardware: All original hardware.
Weight: 8lbs 4oz
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Telecaster is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There are checks, dings, dents, and general wear throughout. The finish on the fingerboard has been worn away from play wear. Also, the finish along the edge of the body where the arm rests has been worn over time.
Serial Number: #4034
Tech Notes: This Telecaster plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. On the body in the neck pocket, "3-4-53" is penciled. In addition, the neck has "3-30-53" penciled. Because of these marks and the serial number, this instrument is being dated to 1953.

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SKU: U6894740003

Description

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 finish.
Body Material: Ash
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "C" Shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .90" & 12th. Fret: .98"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: All original electronics with a three-position switch, a master volume pot, and a master tone pot. The solder joints are untouched and free of any alteration or modification.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 6.7k Neck: 6.1k
Hardware: All original hardware.
Weight: 8lbs 4oz
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Telecaster is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There are checks, dings, dents, and general wear throughout. The finish on the fingerboard has been worn away from play wear. Also, the finish along the edge of the body where the arm rests has been worn over time.
Serial Number: #4034
Tech Notes: This Telecaster plays well with low action. The frets are tall and show moderate wear. On the body in the neck pocket, "3-4-53" is penciled. In addition, the neck has "3-30-53" penciled. Because of these marks and the serial number, this instrument is being dated to 1953.

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