Refinished Blonde finish. Body and neck both date to 1954. Original

electronics and hardware, including the iconic ashtray bridge cover. Remarkably

figured flame maple neck. Masking tape date marked “Beck 7-23-54.” Exceptionally

lightweight at 7.2 lbs and an excellent player. Accompanied by a rare original 1954-

only “Poodle” Fender Stratocaster hardshell case.

Condition: Excellent

This 1954 Fender Telecaster (S/N: 4046) features a refinished Blonde finish, with

both the body and neck dating to 1954. The original electronics and hardware

remain intact, including the iconic ashtray bridge cover, and the neck displays

remarkably figured flame maple. A masking tape date marked “Beck 7-23-54”

provides an intriguing period detail. Weighing just 7.2 lbs, this Telecaster is

exceptionally lightweight and an excellent player.

The guitar is accompanied by a rare original 1954-only straight-edge “Poodle”

Fender Stratocaster hardshell case, an unusual period accessory in its own right.

With its original 1954 body, neck, electronics, and hardware, striking flame maple

neck, and outstanding playability, this is a compelling early Telecaster that

combines desirable vintage originality with distinctive visual character. The period

masking tape date and rare case further distinguish this example.

$40,000.00

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