Fender Telecaster Thinline 1969 Natural
Reverb Estimated Used Price Range
- $3,255 — $6,785
The Thinline Telecaster was introduced in 1968 as the result of an attempt by Fender to offer a lighter-weight Telecaster option. Fender designers started by adding chambering to the body, and later added a stylish F-hole to highlight the new concept. Originally, the Thinline Tele featured the same pickups and electronic configuration of the normal single-coil Telecaster. This would change in 1972 when the Thinline was outfitted with a pair of humbuckers.
Years of Production: 1968 - 1980
Unique to this Year: 1969 was the first full year of Telecaster Thinline production.
Body Style: Single cutaway semi-hollowbody
Wood Composition: Ash or Mahogany body, Maple neck, Maple fingerboard
Design Elements: Two Telecaster pickups, F-hole on bass side, Thru-body, Volume and Tone controls, 25 1/2-inch scale length
Finish Specifications: Natural was a standard finish for the '69 Thinline Telecaster.
Notable Players: Bob Dylan, Jonny Lang, David Byrne
