{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-blonde-1959-1358980","title":"Fender Telecaster Blonde 1959","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe 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 call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e: Original neck finish. The body has been fully refinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Ash Body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details\u003c\/b\u003e: Solid ash body. A pencil date of May, 1958 is present in the neck pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Maple Neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: Shallow \"C\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN)\u003c\/b\u003e: 1st fret .810\", 12th fret 1.00\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/b\u003e: 7.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width\u003c\/b\u003e: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length\u003c\/b\u003e: 25-1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details\u003c\/b\u003e: Bolt-on one piece maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, skunk stripe, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck is pencil dated March, 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e: The pickups are original 1950s black bobbin Fender single coil pickups. The wiring harness has been completely replaced; controls include 3-way blade switch and master volume\/tone controls. These pot codes date to 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e: 6.0k (neck), 7.0k (bridge)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e: The pickguard has been replaced. All other hardware is original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 6lbs 10oz\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications \/ Repairs\u003c\/b\u003e: The body has been refinished, the wiring harness has been replaced, and the pickguard is not original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details\u003c\/b\u003e: Hardshell case\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: The neck finish shows considerable aging, with heavy finish checking present on the fingerboard, along with patches of wear on both the fingerboard and back of the neck. The headstock has some additional checking, along with wear around the edges. The body finish is glossy with simulated weather checking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/b\u003e: 50688\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The guitar plays well with low action. The neck is slightly twisted, with more relief on the bass side, but notes ring out clearly. The frets are narrow and low with moderate wear. The pencil date in the neck pocket dates the body to May, 1958, and the neck pencil date dates the neck to March, 1959. The serial number dates to 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39690073440391,"sku":"U3547723201","price":17197.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/fender-electric-guitars-solid-body-fender-telecaster-blonde-1959-u3547723201-29775760588935.jpg?v=1664400188","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-ca\/products\/fender-telecaster-blonde-1959-1358980","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}