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1964 Fender Telecaster - Maple neck Original beat blonde finish this is a players guitar with some changed parts but all great original parts this guitar is the best of the best. Guitar is liteweight at 7 lbs 4 ozs. Both neck and body are all original worn finish no overspray. Neck is chunky like a 63 and shows alot of real wear it has been refretted with medium size stainless frets. The pickguard is original single ply showing a good bit of wear. The pickups are both original and sound great the bridge is the grey bottom it has no date but signed by mel. Controls still have the early setup with the mud cap pots are dated week of 6450 and 6447. No route but body has four small well plugged holes from a top load trem hard to see in pics. Guitar comes in sturdy no logo 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.