Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish on the body, back of the neck, and headstock. The fingerboard has been oversprayed after being refretted. |
| Body Material: | Alder |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Maple |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .85" (1st fret), .92" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Electronics: | Original Fender single coil pickups and electronics, with 3-way pickup selector switch and master volume/tone controls. The guitar is wired for bridge, neck, and neck with the tone rolled all the way off. The pot codes date to 1966. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 6.1k (neck), 6.0k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 7lbs 10oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The neck has been refretted and the fingerboard oversprayed. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Fender Telecaster has aged nicely, with small chips, dings, and checking on the glossy finish. There is heavier wear around the edges of the body, as well as mild buckle rash on the back. The back of the neck is worn smooth, and the gold fill on the headstock decal has worn away. |
| Serial Number: | 171988 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are tall with mild wear. The neck has a maple cap fretboard, and the neck date, pot codes, and serial number date the guitar to 1966. |
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