Fender Telecaster 1956, Blonde

$30,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Fender
Model	Telecaster
Finish	Blonde
SKU	GS10566-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1956
Body Material	Ash
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple
Tuners	Kluson Deluxe, single line
Weight	7.6lbs
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Width	1.64"
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	.87" - 1.00"
Radius	7.25"
Electronics	S/S
Pickup Impedance	B = 6.1K, N = 5.9K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	Tweed hardshell case with red lining and side pocket.
Modifications/Repairs	Body refinished, bridge plate replaced, refret by CVG, nut replaced.
Neck	8 - 56
Body	7/56 (in bridge pickup route)
Pots	XXX620... last 3 digits are visable on volume pot, 20th week of '56. Tone pot code covered with solder.

Description

This 1956 Fender Telecaster in Blonde is a beautifully preserved early example that’s been thoughtfully brought up to modern playing standards. The body has been refinished and the bridge plate replaced, with a refret and new nut that give it a fresh, confident feel under the fingers. Crucially, the neck finish and logo remain original, and the neck itself shows just the right amount of vintage wear for a comfortable, broken-in feel. Overall condition is very clean, with only a few dings in the newer body finish. Plugged in, it delivers the classic mid-’50s Tele recipe—clear, punchy, and dynamic—with the kind of response that makes it a joy for both rhythm and lead work.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.