Built in mid 1968, this Telecaster is a particularly good example of a transitional Fender. The neck boasts a beautifully worn-in nitrocellulose finish that delivers all of the feel and vibe of any golden-era Fender instrument, and the guitar is equipped with a pair of period correct Tele pickups that offer rich and full-bodied tones with classic Tele punch and clarity. The darkened Blond poly finish presents quite nicely, with the patina and vibe that can only be found on an instrument that is over half a century old. Playability is excellent thanks to a recent refret by Mackinnon Guitar Co.

This guitar sports the transitional "maple cap" style neck that was built with a glued-on maple fingerboard. Fender assembled these maple-board necks the same way they did their rosewood-board necks during a brief period in the late 1960s. It was short-lived though, and the company soon transitioned back to the single-piece maple neck with a walnut plug as was used in the 1950s.

A player's grade instrument, this Telecaster does have a few modifications to note. The pickups are original Fender units that are period correct. They have been rewound by Brandonwound Pickups. The wiring harness has replaced pots and modern circuitry.

Scale length of 25.5", 1st fret depth of 0.884", 12th fret depth of 0.936". Nut width of 1-5/8". Pickup DC values of 6.8K (b) and 7.2K (n). Weight of 7lbs 10oz. Neck date code of "3 June 68.”

SUMMARY:

Original Finish on body and neck

no routs

original parts with the exception of

-rewound original pickups

-changed pots

-resent refret

-80's molded case

-steel bridge saddles

all these things makes this guitar a top shelf players guitar

7lbs 10 oz

Shipping to US by FedEX ( tarrif free )

Shipping in Canada by Canada Post Express

Available for pickup in Lennoxville Qc as well ( let's talk )