{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-blonde-refin-1953-2367563","title":"Fender Telecaster Blonde Refin 1953","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\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body has been fully refinished, and has filled routes present under the pickguard. The neck has been refretted and oversprayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.87\" (1st fret), .95\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe wiring harness is composed of original parts, but various connections have been redone. The bridge pickup is an original Fender single coil pickup, and the neck pickup has been replaced. The pot codes are obscured by solder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e6.2k (neck), 6.6k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe tuners are vintage Kluson tuners, although not original to the guitar. The control plate, knobs, switch tip, neck plate, pickguard, and strap buttons have been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e7 lbs 5 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Fender Telecaster shows nice aging on the refinished body, with chips, dings, and checking present. The hardware has a nice patina, and the neck is comfortably worn. There is a repaired crack visible on the back of the headstock running along the tuners. There is also an open screw hole at the bridge plate, as there is a sheared-off mounting screw in that spot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-Refinished body and oversprayed neck\r\n-The body was sanded more heavily near the neck plate and treble horn\r\n-Filled routes in the body under the pickguard\r\n-The neck has been refretted\r\n-Wiring harness connections have been redone\r\n-The neck pickup has been replaced\r\n-Replaced control plate, knobs, switch tip, pickguard, and neck plate\r\n-Replaced nut\r\n-Filled hole from second string tree\r\n-Repaired tear-out of the control cavity screw holes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e4135\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action, and the truss rod is adjustable. The neck heel has a \"6-10-53\" pencil date, and the serial number on the bridge plate dates to a range from 1951 to 1954.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43055944532103,"sku":"U7203574701","price":384092.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/fender-electric-guitars-solid-body-fender-telecaster-blonde-refin-1953-fender-telecaster-blonde-refin-1953-u7203574701-1185242026.jpg?v=1768202698","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-mx\/products\/fender-telecaster-blonde-refin-1953-2367563","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}