What started life as a Fender Play 1 Telecaster in Tidepool has slowly evolved into an extremely well-spec'ed Telecaster. From pickups to neck, electronics, and hardware, everything was carefully selected to bring out the best in the instrument.

I recognize that partscasters are such a difficult sell. They are a combination of personal preference and taste. When I set out to build this guitar, I tried to follow the specs of a Castadosa that I had an opportunity to play at CME. It had one of the best necks. Honestly, this isn't that Castadosa. But it feels incredible and resonates so well. I think any player will enjoy this guitar.

Why am I selling what I thought would be my forever guitar? I have been searching for a Gibson Les Paul Junior for years, and I finally found it. The Gibson has quickly become my forever guitar. I'm in no rush to sell this, but it's not getting played, and I am not one to keep a lot of gear. I'm hoping this makes its way into the hands of someone looking for their forever tele.

This guitar has left my home office/studio three times. I am not a gigging musician. It's only left a handful of times to go to a friend's house to jam. We also maintain a dry and smoke-free home. My office is on the second floor of my home, which is well-maintained and smoke-free.

Included with the guitar is the original documentation from Chicago Music Exchange, Lollar, and Warmoth (everything seen in the photos).

Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

Original Guitar

• Fender Player 1 Telecaster Tidepool
  Purchased from CME in November 2022

Warmoth '59 Roundback Neck

• The 59 Roundback is based on early Burst Les Paul neck dimensions. It is also Warmoth's neck profile most similar to the PRS neck shape.
• Quartersawn Maple w/Modern Construction
• 10" - 16" Compound
• 21 Frets (SS6105 - Narrow Tall Stainless)
• 1.650 (42mm) - Vintage Modern Nut
• GraphTech White TUSQ XL Nut
• Standard Black Dots
• Vintage Tint Satin Nitro Finish

Lollar Pickups:

• Lollar Special T Series® Bridge
• Lollar Royal T Neck (w/3rd Wire)
• 4-Way Tele Pre-Wired Kit (Orange Drop .047µF)

Misc Other:

• Gotoh Vintage 6-In-Line Tuner Set
• Gotoh BS-TC1S T-style In-Tune Bridge - Chrome
• Fender 3-Ply Black Pickguard
• Fender Dome Knobs
• Fender Top Hat Switch Tip
• Fender Pure Vintage Telecaster String Guide
• I also have the original white pickguard (not pictured) that I can include with the sale.

**BLEMISH NOTES**

• Headstock: When moving around my office, I knocked the headstock against my bookshelf. The low-E string tuner came in contact with the bookshelf. You'll notice I created a hairline crack. To be safe, I brought it to Third Coast Guitars here in Palatine, IL. They flowed liquid glue to prevent the crack from spreading. That was a year and a half ago, and it's been rock solid.
• Pickguard: There is some expected wear across the pickguard. Nothing unexpected.