Fender Telecaster 1955, Blonde

$12,000.00

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Specs


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”

Description

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.

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