Fender Telecaster 1971, Blonde

This 1971 Fender Telecaster in Blonde shows just the right amount of wear—light checking, a handful of nicks and dings, and a gentle patina across the hardware that speaks to its age without overdoing it. The frets have plenty of life left, and the neck feels solid and well broken-in, with a replaced nut that keeps things playing cleanly. At some point, the bridge pickup was rewired, but everything else remains in line with what you'd expect from a well-cared-for early-'70s Tele. The body resonates nicely, and the pickups deliver that familiar cut and snap with a bit of warmth in the mids. It’s a no-nonsense, great-feeling example from the tail end of the four-bolt era.  Comes with the OHSC.