1997 SQUIER TELECASTER THINLINE PRO TONE SERIES RARE KOREAN TELE + HSC

You're looking at a very rare 1997 Fender Squier Pro Tone Telecaster Thinline. It's in very good condition for a 19-year-old guitar. Really no dings or scratches except some tiny marks noted in pics on back of guitar. The gold hardware does show some wear, mostly the knobs and bridge. I've cleaned off most of the oxidation but a little remains. I'm sure it could be cleaned further, but gold hardware does tend to fade over long periods. The pickups in this guitar SOUND AMAZING. These guitars are one of Fender's biggest secrets. They were made for 3 years 1996-98 at the Cort factory in Korea, and they caused a big stir because the quality was rivaling American made guitars. I myself have had several 69 Thinline Tele's, both Mexican and US, and this Tele holds its own against them.
They have Alnico pickups, one-piece satin maple necks, solid ash bodies, high quality tension-adjustable sealed tuners, gold hardware (this one has upgraded graphite saddles), bound body, string-thru construction, beautiful wood grain showing on the body. Really, the list goes on. These are not what you think of when you hear "Squire." Do a quick search on the Net and you'll hear people singing the praises of these guitars.  They have already appreciated greatly in value and will continue to do so, much like Japan JV guitars. The pickups on this Tele are warm and woody and throaty sounding. They sound better than most USA Tele's I've played. Comes with black tolex hard case. Weight is 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Buyer of this guitar will have one to take to the grave. Does show some fret wear from honest playing (see pics), but it frets well up and down the neck. Thanks for looking!