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The Fender Telecaster's reputation precedes it. 1971 was right around the time that outlaw country was rising in Nashville. 1971 is also a great time frame to get a well made Fender for a decent price before quality slipped a bit in the mid-70s; custom colors like this are always rare. A factory installed bigsby is also rare. Someone custom ordered this guitar, and must have loved it because it is in well-played, yet honest condition. This example saw heavy playwear in its life and the original Candy Apple Red has marker color touchup. This guitar sums up the glory days of the Nashville music scene.Comes with original 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.