1967 Fender Telecaster - 1960s Gibson Pickups

1967 Fender Telecaster. Heavily modded (to say the least!)

Neck is original with original finish. Original tuners. Maple cap. Lots of value just in that.

Based on the shrinkage, bevel style, and back I believe the guard is original, although obviously modified.

Neck and bridge pickups are 1960s Gibson patent number stickers. Lots of value there as well! Middle pick up is a hot rails variety from the 70s or 80s. Not sure the maker. The control plate has been replaced and a number of changed pots and switches have been installed. The last switch is a kill switch that turn turns the whole thing off and on. Each switch then toggles in three directions. This allows you different pick up combinations. I think some of them go in phase and out of phase as well.

Original bigsby and bridge. Original neck plate.

Funky pad was added maybe for comfort? No idea. Looks like a seat pad. It’s attached through some “buttons” (see photo).

Body has obviously been heavily routed. 9 volt battery on back. It works, but the body is obviously in poor cosmetic condition. It’s not a lightweight guitar.

Too wonky and weird to part out. Should get a set up and have the fret ends smoothed out.

Ships in a older gig bag