Fender Thinline Build, gold sparkle, assembled in Australia 2026. This is a classy parts build from a regular Topshelfer, based on the 1969 version of the Thinline Telcaster. The body is out of China, but it's very made and finished and is certainly at least as good as many F-made examples. It's got a loaded Vintera II pickguard, with Fender pickups and electronics and a matching Fender bridge. The neck is a USA-made American Performer model, with a modern radius, tall frets and a fast feel. The guitar sounds, feels and presents like a factory original; it's got a pleasing congruence to it. The sound is sweet: clear and glassy with open mids and a fast bass. Sparkles for the win.

Model: Fender '69 Telecaster Thinline Build 
Made: Assembled Australia 2026
Serial: US25010663 (neck)
Finish: Gold Sparkle, gloss poly
Body: alder, semi-hollow, made and finished in China, loaded Vintera II pickguard made Mexico 2025
Neck: Fender American Performer Telecaster neck, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, 43mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.000kg
Mods: built from parts
Pickups: Fender Vintera II single coil x2
Accessories: Fender gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has no major marks. The sides have no major marks. The front has minor play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9.5/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 9.5/10, minor wear only