{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-natural-refin-1957-984629","title":"Fender Telecaster Natural Refin 1957","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e: Original finish on neck. The body has been stripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material\u003c\/b\u003e: Ash Body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details\u003c\/b\u003e: Ash solid body. The original finish has been stripped from the body. There is still some of the original finish in the cavities, under the pick guard and under the back plate (see pictures).  8\/57 pencil date in bridge pickup cavity.\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 Fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile\u003c\/b\u003e: medium, soft \"V\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN)\u003c\/b\u003e: 1st- .89\" 12th- .98\"\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: One piece maple neck with black dot inlays. 9\/57 pencil date on neck heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e: Original black bobbin pickups and original wiring harness with one visible 1956 pot code. The wiring has been converted to modern tele spec with a three way pickup selector and master volume and tone controls. The components are original.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements\u003c\/b\u003e: neck 7.4k ohms bridge 7.2k ohms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e: The hardware is all original except for the pick guard. There is a pick guard included in the case that appears to be the original. It is slightly warped and has been painted and sanded. This guard can be reinstalled easily if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e: 7 lbs 3.8 oz \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications \/ Repairs\u003c\/b\u003e: -The original finish has been stripped from the body. There is still some of the original finish in the cavities, under the pick guard and under the back plate (see pictures). \r\n-The wiring has been converted to modern tele spec with a three way pickup selector and master volume and tone controls. The components are original. \r\n-The pick guard has been replaced. There is a pick guard included in the case that appears to be the original. It is slightly warped and has been painted and sanded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details\u003c\/b\u003e: Hard shell case with original pick guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c\/b\u003e: The guitar has considerable play wear but is in great condition for its age. The original finish on the neck is well worn, particularly on the fingerboard. The metal hardware is nicely tarnished with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/b\u003e: 20369\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with light play wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33888810762375,"sku":"7735857","price":9044.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/fender-electric-guitars-solid-body-fender-telecaster-natural-refin-1957-7735857-17218522382471.jpg?v=1648145465","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/fender-telecaster-natural-refin-1957-984629","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}