Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde 1969 Fender

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Ash

Body Details: Solid ash body

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .90″ (1st fret), .97″ (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

Nut Width: 1-11/16″

Scale Length: 34

Neck Details: Bolt-on one piece fretted maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, skunk stripe, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck heel has a green ink stamp as expected for this era, but it has faded and is illegible.

Electronics: Original single coil pickup with grey fiberboard bobbin, and original wiring harness with master volume and tone controls. The pickup has an original ground wire to ground the pickup cover; this is tucked under the pickup since the cover is missing. The pot codes date to 1966.

Pickup Measurements: 6.7k

Hardware: Original; the bridge cover and pickup cover are both missing.

Weight: 8 lbs 15 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Fender bass has aged nicely, with only light signs of use present on the original glossy finish. There are light scratches and scuffs, and some light wear along the edge of the bass bout. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth, with some light finish chips at the ends of the frets. The hardware has tarnished with age.

Modifications/Repairs: None

Serial Number: 275211

Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the frets are medium height with minor wear. The serial number dates the bass to 1969.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case