Fender Telecaster left-handed electric guitar, made in USA, ...

Hammer

£4,200

Fender Telecaster left-handed electric guitar, made in USA, circa 1966, ser. no. 1xxx8; Body: blonde poly refinish with '666' stamp beneath the guard, paint loss blemishes; Neck: maple, mild wear to back, October 66 stamp; Fretboard: rosewood, minor wear to first position; Frets: minor wear and oxidised throughout; Electrics: working, bridge pickup dating to 1968, neck pickup replaced, potentiometers dating to 1966 and original switch; Hardware: good, additional set of double line Kluson Deluxe tuners included, two further bridge plates included, installed bridge plate appears replaced, nut replaced with original included, a few original additional screws included; Case: period Fender hard case; Weight: 3.37kg; Overall condition: good for age

*According to some sources, the 666 stamp to the body beneath the guard indicates factory refinish or repair work

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Body refinished in white poly. Chips and blemishes. "666" stamp beneath the guard. Neck pickup cavity slightly enlarged.

Neck with Indian rosewood board. "3OCT66" date stamp. Decal looks original. Frets appear original. Frets oxidised. Minor wear. Minor wear to back of neck. Lacquer checking. Tuners appears to be correct type. Additional set included. Neck with "Inspected" stamp to butt.

Neck pickup replaced(very modern). Bridge pickup dates to 1968. Pots date to 1966. Switch appears to be original.

Scratch plate could be original. Neck pickup hole slightly enlarged.

Bridge plate looks too new to be original. 2 further plates included. Saddles appear original.

Strap buttons appear to be original.

Control plate and knobs appear of period.

Case of the period.

Personal viewing essential to satisfy condition and originality.


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