Fender Telecaster Thinline -Ash- ≒3.10kg 1968

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A 1968 Telecaster Thinline—from the model’s first year of production—has arrived in stock.

It is said that the development of the Telecaster Thinline was driven by the fact that Roger Rothmayser—who had been involved in the development of semi-solid guitars at Gretsch—was working at Fender at the time.

Retaining the Telecaster’s body size while hollowing out the solid sections to create a semi-hollow design, this guitar was sold with single-coil pickups from around 1968 to 1971, and began featuring humbucker pickups starting in 1972.

This instrument features a maple onlaid fingerboard, a highly rare specification used for approximately one year before the return to a one-piece maple fingerboard starting in 1969.

Regarding its condition, the rear pickup has been replaced. As the front pickup shows signs where the tabs on the pickup cover were removed, it is possible that it has been rewound.

The tone pot is marked “304-6611.” The volume pot has the same shape as the tone pot, but solder has been applied, making it impossible to identify; however, since the texture is identical, it is safe to assume it is from the same era.

The pot date indicates a 1966 manufacture, but given the context of the time, it is reasonable to consider it original.

Additionally, there are signs that the front pickup cavity has been enlarged.

The fingerboard has been refretted and re-notched; the frets show significant wear. Although there is currently no muting, the wear is severe enough to make leveling difficult.

The front pickup exhibits microphonic noise.

Consequently, it responds delicately to picking nuances, producing a very clear sound.

You can also sense the airy quality characteristic of a semi-hollow body, and it delivers the depth unique to vintage instruments—even during chord playing—making this a guitar that promises to perform well.

Overall, it shows significant signs of use, but that only adds to its character and presence.

Neck Date: 3 OCT 68 B

It comes with a brown Tolex hard case from the early 1960s.

*This item is being sold on consignment from a customer.

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