Up for sale is an all-original, top-tier 2016 Fender American Elite Telecaster in a striking high-gloss black finish with premium front-and-back white body binding and a contoured neck heel. This guitar features a serial number of US16086405, and includes the original factory documentation proving its exact birthdate at Fender's Corona, California factory. Condition: Mint / Closet Classic condition. This guitar has never left my house—absolutely no gigging, no travel, and no road wear. It has been strictly handled as a home-use instrument and safely stored away in its case when not in use. Flawless frets, pristine finish, and 100% factory original. Features & Specs: - Made in Corona, California - Premium top and back white body binding - Contoured heel neck plate for smooth upper-fret access - Compound neck profile with maple fretboard - Factory Fender locking tuners - Advanced electronics: Fender S-1 Switching system built into the master volume knob (allows you to switch from series to parallel wiring for thick, humbucker-like tones at the push of a button) - Modern Fender TSA-approved molded hardshell case Complete Factory Case Candy & Documentation Included (Pictured): - Original Fender Factory "Pass Certificate" hand-stamped with the exact inspection date: October 25, 2016 (2016-10-25) - Original pink and white Fender Hangtag with handwritten final QC inspection checkmarks for Assembly, Tune/Test, and Inspector - Original American Elite Telecaster Control Description diagram explaining the S-1 Switch volume configurations - Factory-included Fender Chrome Strap Lock buttons (set of 2) - Factory staggered locking tuner placement installation guide sticker - Fender Owner's Manual and Limited Lifetime Warranty booklet - Sealed accessory packet with case keys and hex adjustment wrenches This is an incredibly rare find for a player or collector looking for a top-of-the-line Elite Telecaster that is complete with every piece of historical factory paperwork and has never stepped foot outside a living room.