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Summary
Finish: The guitar has been refinished in red, including the face of the headstock. (headstock decal is not original). The finish on the neck aside from the red headstock face is original.
Body Material: Alder
Body Details: Solid alder body
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .85″ (1st fret), .93″ (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Nut Width: 1-9/16″
Scale Length: 25 1/2″
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with bound rosewood veneer fretboard, block inlays, and truss rod adjustment at the heel. The neck does not have a visible stamp.
Electronics: Original split single coil pickups with 1966 date markings, and original electronics with 4-position rotary switch and master volume/tone controls. The pot codes date to 1966.
Pickup Measurements: 10.8k (neck), 10.6k (bridge)
Hardware: The tuners have been replaced. One original “F”-stamped tuner is present and painted black. The vibrato arm is missing.
Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender Maverick is in very good cosmetic condition, with most of the wear on the back of the body. There are a couple large patches of wear on the back which show through to the gray primer layer, as well as moderate buckle rash. The front of the body is glossy with light checking. The back of the neck is nicely worn, and there are a few open screw holes on the back of the headstock from the original tuners.
Modifications/Repairs: -The tuners have been replaced, and one is mismatched and has been painted black.
-The guitar has been refinished in red, including the face of the headstock.
-The headstock decal is not original.
Serial Number: 269497
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the original frets are narrow and tall with mild play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1969. This guitar was previously owned by Rick Nielsen.
Case Details: Hardshell case