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Fender Telecaster Custom Sunburst 1968

Fender Telecaster Custom Sunburst 1968

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Serial Number: 246517

Weight: 8lbs 1oz

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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: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.86 " 12th - 0.90"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two single coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, a volume pot, and a tone pot. The pot codes date to 1966.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.2 kΩ, bridge - 5.2 kΩ
Hardware: The bridge and bridge plate have been replaced and a pair of thimbles has been installed for the new bridge. A Bigsby tremolo has been installed. The nut has been replaced with a bone nut.
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge and bridge plate have been replaced with a pair of thimbles installed in the body for the new bridge. A Bigsby tremolo has been installed. The nut has been replaced with a bone nut and the guitar has been refretted.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking, some light surface scratching, and small finish chips scattered throughout. The top of the body has a larger area of finish wear on the bass side of the lower bout and near the binding. The back of the body has some buckle rash and shows some larger spots of finish wear near the end of the lower bout. The sides of the body show some spots of finish wear throughout. The face of the headstock at the A string tuner shows a small chip that has been glued back down. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 246517
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1968 and the neck stamp reads "3FEB68B."
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SKU: U7155307501

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: Alder
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.86 " 12th - 0.90"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Electronics: Original electronics. The guitar has two single coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, a volume pot, and a tone pot. The pot codes date to 1966.
Pickup Measurements: neck - 6.2 kΩ, bridge - 5.2 kΩ
Hardware: The bridge and bridge plate have been replaced and a pair of thimbles has been installed for the new bridge. A Bigsby tremolo has been installed. The nut has been replaced with a bone nut.
Weight: 8lbs 1oz
Modifications/Repairs: The bridge and bridge plate have been replaced with a pair of thimbles installed in the body for the new bridge. A Bigsby tremolo has been installed. The nut has been replaced with a bone nut and the guitar has been refretted.
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender guitar has aged nicely and is in good condition. The finish is glossy with checking, some light surface scratching, and small finish chips scattered throughout. The top of the body has a larger area of finish wear on the bass side of the lower bout and near the binding. The back of the body has some buckle rash and shows some larger spots of finish wear near the end of the lower bout. The sides of the body show some spots of finish wear throughout. The face of the headstock at the A string tuner shows a small chip that has been glued back down. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 246517
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The frets are medium width and tall with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1968 and the neck stamp reads "3FEB68B."