Fender Telecaster 1953, Blonde

A blackguard telecaster is a holy grail for electric players; luckily, this example is one of the more approachable.  At one time, this telecaster had a B16 bigsby installed, which required 4 screws (two to the sides of the bridge and two by the strap button). The bridge's pickup route was also widened rather novice like, as was the bottom of the blackguard that surrounds the bridge. It is hard to know the timeline that these modifications were made, but it is now in its mostly factory set-up. The modifications also brought along tinted overspray to the bottom half of the face of the guitar (where the bigbsy was), and the shelf of the nut required spliced in maple and a refinish of the headstock. The original electronics and re-fretted neck make for an incredible playing experience, with the fat, demanding tele tone you'd hope for in the pickups.  Comes in a modern hardshell case and early 50s poodle case with busted out end.