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This Fender Telecaster was made in the USA in 1966. The body has been refinished, the neck has the original finish and decal. The pickups are Duncan antiquities and the pots are not original. The other parts all appear to be original. The guitar weighs 7 pounds and 11 ounces. There is no neck date which is a little unusual for 66 but not unheard of. As the neck finish, decal, and tuners are original the neck is clearly original. Also, because the tuners are original kluson, and not F tuners, the neck is from 1966. The serial number also dates to the 1966 range. This guitar has been pro-setup in our store and plays great. It comes with a non original hard 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.