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This Fender Custom Telecaster was made in the USA in 1960. It is a fabulous playing and sounding instrument. The finish on the neck, and back and sides of the body is original. The finish on the front of the body looks good, blacklights fine, but there is a filled route underneath the guard which is also underneath the finish in that area.. either the whole top was redone, or the route was filled and touched up and the whole top oversprayed. All of this happened decades ago. The route looks to be from a bigsby style pickup. All parts on the guitar are original except for the pickguard. The guitar weighs just 6 pounds and 14 ounces and is super resonant. The guitar has been pro-setup in our store and comes with the original case in the pictures.

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.