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Need a killer sounding and playing guitar? found it!Video included1952 Fender Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde Solid Body Electric Guitar, Serial #2998. This 1952 Fender Telecaster, often referred to as a Blackguard Telecaster, features a refinished Butterscotch Blonde solid body. The body, dated 12-4-52 and signed "Tadeo", was crafted by the renowned Fender luthier Tadeo Gomez, with his signature and XA initials present in the neck pocket. The guitar has undergone several modifications: the bridge pickup is original. The original pots have been replaced, though the capacitors, switch, knobs, and control plate remain original. The pickguard has been cut. Had once a humbucker or p90 on neck, body has been professionally repaired, and a new telecaster pickup was installed 7.5lbs

The Fender Telecaster, known affectionately as the "Tele," emerged as the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, marking a significant milestone in music history. Its straightforward design and innovative sound paved the way for new trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music. Since its debut in the 1950s, the Telecaster has been celebrated for its versatility, serving artists across genres from country to jazz, rock, and beyond. Its solid construction, characterized by a single-cutaway body made typically from alder or ash and a bolt-on maple neck, contributes to its distinct, bright, and cutting tone as well as a warm, mellow sound depending on pickup selection. With minor modifications over the years, the Telecaster has remained largely faithful to its original design, featuring two single-coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, and simple volume and tone controls. This enduring design has kept the Telecaster relevant and in continuous production, solidifying its status as a beloved icon in the guitar world.