A Fender USA Telecaster Custom has arrived.
Based on the serial number, pot date, and various specifications, we believe this guitar was made sometime between 1978 and 1980.
This guitar features a black finish and a maple neck.

Key Specifications and Materials
・Body: Ash (tends to be lightweight; total weight: 3.78 kg)
・Neck pickup: Original Wide-Range Humbucker (Fender Wide-Range Humbucker) equipped with “CuNiFe” magnets designed by Seth Lover; the date stamp on the baseplate is difficult to decipher due to age.
・Bridge pickup: Believed to be original, but confirmation is difficult because the mounting screws on the bridge assembly do not loosen easily... However, based on the characteristics of the pickup wiring, it is considered to be a pickup from that era.
・Pot dates: Neck pickup volume / 1377645 (CTS, Week 45 of 1976); Bridge pickup volume / 1377645 (CTS, Week 45 of 1976); Neck & bridge pickup tone: R1378021 (CTS, Week 21 of 1980). The volume pots have mixed shaft materials, resulting in differences in case shape.
・Capacitors: Orange Drop .022_200DC (printed with 80s-style font; the tone control pot may have been transplanted from a 1980 model)
・Control knobs: Replaced with Fender amp-style sombrero knobs (with indentations and no volume or tone markings); the knob for the bridge pickup’s tone control is damaged, but since it’s genuine wear and tear rather than simulated damage, it actually looks cool.
・Based on the shape and depth of the Fender engraving, the bridge assembly appears to be original.

Major Modifications
・Darkroom blacklight inspection: The frets were previously replaced with G-type frets, so they are currently on the shorter side. Since it has a one-piece maple neck, the fingerboard surface has a urethane overlay; it also appears that the neck areas (excluding the headstock top) were coated with urethane at the same time the nut was replaced.

Overall Condition
This guitar has been modified with replaced frets and a new nut.
Although this instrument is now between 46 and 48 years old, considering its age, it is still in excellent “player’s condition” and fully playable.
There is significant dirt and paint degradation due to chemical changes across the entire instrument, as well as scratches and dents throughout, tarnish and deterioration on the metal parts, signs of rust, and noticeable dents on the body side edges.

Condition Grade: B: Shows significant scratches and signs of use, but is suitable for normal use.

Serial Number: S 818308
Year of Manufacture: 1978?1980
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Original-spec Fender USA hard case for ST/TE models (shows signs of having held a Stratocaster)
Accessories: None
Weight: 3.79 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right?no problems
Fret Wear: Note: While the frets can still withstand filing, they are on the low side
String Height (Low-String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String Action (Treble Side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 41.8 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.8 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.9 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 184 mm (7.25")
Strings at Setup: ERNIE BALL 2221 / .010-.046 set
Modifications: One of the missing neck pickup mounting screws was replaced with a new, modern-era screw; the hex screw for adjusting string action was replaced with a new one.
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling, and nut slot adjustment
Other: Notes: There is woodwork on the bottom of the neck pickup cavity for mounting a G-style humbucker; the strap button mounting screws may have been replaced with flat-head Phillips screws.

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

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Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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