Fender Telecaster 1955, Blonde
| Instrument | Solid Body |
| Brand | Fender |
| Model | Telecaster |
| Finish | Blonde |
| SKU | GS8890-A |
| Handedness | Right |
| Made In Year | 1955 |
| Body Material | Ash ("55" visible in neck pocket) |
| Neck/Fingerboard | Maple (date sanded off) |
| Tuners | Original |
| Weight | 6.8lbs |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.61' |
| Neck Profile | C (Slightly Soft V) |
| Neck Depth | .87"- .96" |
| Radius | 7.25" |
| Electronics | Seymour Duncan Custom Shop Pickups (MJ's 40th Ann. Working Class), "Vintage Inspired Pickups" Pots and HGC Cap, Replaced Switch |
| Pickup Impedance | Neck - 7.3k; Bridge - 6.3k |
| Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N) | N |
| Case | Modern Tweed HSC |
| Modifications/Repairs | Replacement pickguard, full refinish of neck and body, refret, replacement pickups and wiring harness, replacement bridge, replacement pickguard |
| 1 9/16” | 1.563” |
| 1 5/8” | 1.625” |
| 1 11/16” | 1.688” |
| 1 3/4” | 1.750” |
| 1 7/8” | 1.875” |
The Fender Telecaster's reputation precedes it. 1955 was a banner year for country music in Nashville. It was also a great year of iconic pre-CBS specs like blonde nitro finish over ash, single ply pick guards, and maple necks; the latter of which would transition to rosewood. This is example is in player condition; but not veering far from its artistic origins. Yes, it was nitrocellulose refinished, but the tone woods remain. This example saw heavy playwear in its life and subsequently received a refret. The pickups were also replaced for Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups, in addition to a changed wiring harness. The bridge is replaced, but the sustain is amazing. If you are looking for a lightweight old ash body and solid vintage maple neck, this is the one for you; they are intangibles. An old tele sums up the glory days of the Nashville music scene.
Comes with modern Fender tweed case.
