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In 1954 Fender changed the pickguard color on their Telecaster guitar and the "White guard" was born. This is not one of them. This '54 Fender Telecaster is nice and lightweight at 7.2 pounds. It also features a big neck, a huge neck actually. If you like big necks, have we got a Tele for you! The guitar plays great and the rewound bridge pickup conjurs up all the great Tele sounds from the days of yore. Here's the rundown on what's been changed on the guitar: The guitar's been refinished, the neck has been replaced, the bridge pickup has been rewound, tuners replaced. The pickguard is a beautiful bakelite blackguard reproduction. The electronics, ie... the switch and the pots... are original to the guitar. The guitar comes in an '80s Fender hardshell case.

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.