1983 Fender Telecaster Walnut Elite Gold RARE Flagship Top Model American Vintage 80s USA Electric Guitar Walnut Neck Original Hang Tag Manual
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1983 Fender Telecaster Walnut Elite Gold with original hang tag owners manual. This is the ultra rare flagship model with walnut body and walnut neck. The Walnut Elite was the highest spec and very best Telecaster money could buy in 1983 and was a major upgrade over the other Elite models. The Elite series were made for one year only due to CBS putting Fender up for sale the following year in 1984. This was an absolutely revolutionary model that saw Fender introduce 14 new designs and patents that transformed their iconic models to present day. The Walnut Elite Telecaster cost an incredible $1,200 in 1983 - nearly $4,000 in today's money!
This guitar was the origin story for roller string trees, noiseless pickups, TBX active tone control and much more. The serrated rubber volume/tone knobs with embossed numbers and engraved F logo are incredible. Everything on this guitar is original and insanely well preserved. The tuners look like something out of a French palace with finely detailed gold and pearl tuner buttons. The Walnut Elite Gold was the very best guitar Fender made in 1983, and it is clear that this guitar has been very well cared for the past 42 years. It's only the price of a new Custom Shop guitar.
Worldwide shipping to any country. Will be professionally packed and shipped with UPS or FedEx. Minor marks and wear as to be expected on any 40+ year instrument, but overall has been stored as a case queen for most of that time. I am selling off my entire guitar collection, so follow me here and keep an eye out on upcoming listings.
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| Listed | 18 days ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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