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This is a vintage 1970 Fender Telecaster Bass. First introduced in '68, the Tele bass was essentially a reissue of the original P-Bass design, and in fact, some of the earlier ones were even made with leftover parts. It features the large pickguard, small Tele-shaped headstock, single pickup, and separate chrome control plate. This one is a true player's bass, long ago refinished to black and it has an old repair around its neck pocket that is solid. Its pickup is a Seymour Duncan Antiquity and one of its pots has been changed. Its control plate has an extra hole where it likely had a switch at some point and its guard is non-original,. It feels incredible with is C profile neck, and has cool wear that shows how much its owner (or owners) loved playing it. Punchy and articulate and sounds awesome! It has been professionally setup and comes with its original hardshell case which has its own scuffs and a seam split. Please feel free to ask any questions or call us for an in-hand description! DIVISION STREET GUITARS PEEKSKILL, NY

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.