Fender Rosewood Telecaster Natural 1969 Fender

Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Rosewood Top

Body Material: Rosewood Body

Body Details: Three-piece “pancake”, chambered rosewood body with a thin maple laminate between the top and back sections

Neck Material: Rosewood Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: C-Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .88″, 12th: .95″

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

Nut Width: 1-5/8″

Scale Length: 25-1/2″

Neck Details: One-piece 4-bolt rosewood neck & board with a rear maple “skunk” stripe, center pearl dot inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock
— The heel stamp is very difficult to read, though does date from September of 1969 – xxxx99B

Electronics: Original showing no signs of modification or repair. Pot codes date from 1966.

Pickup Measurements: Neck: 5.6 kΩ, Bridge: 5.9 kΩ

Hardware: Original
— The original chrome bridge cover is missing

Weight: 8 lbs 2.3 oz

Modifications / Repairs: No modifications or repairs are apparent

Case Details: Original Hard Shell Case
— Photocopies of the “original” case candy are included within

Cosmetic Condition: Play wear, finish checking & chips, and various other nicks & dings are present throughout this Rosewood Tele.
— There are three circular areas, each approx. 3-1/4″ in diameter, on the top of the body from past stickers. The surrounding finish has faded at a different rate due to light exposure.

Serial Number: 267184

Tech Notes: Currently, set up with 10-gauge strings and low action. The bass side of the neck sights with optimal relief, however the treble does sight with a slight wave. This is not affecting playbitly with action set to Fender spec; 2/32″ across the board. The skinny frets are low showing light play wear.
— The electronics date from 1966. The serial number and neck stamp date this Tele from 1969.