Fender Telecaster Natural 1973 Fender

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Summary
Finish Details: The body appears to have been oversprayed with clear nitro lacquer. The finish on the neck and headstock appears original.
Body Material: Ash Body
Body Details: Solid ash body. The body has been oversprayed, and the channel for the bridge pickup wires appears to have been carved out.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .85″ (1st fret), .93″ (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″ to
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 25 1/2″
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment “bullet.” The neck has been refretted and the nut replaced. The heel has a “3 FEB 73 B” stamp.
Electronics: The guitar has been fully rewired with non-original pickups and control pots; bridge pickup is a Seymour Duncan (exact model is unclear), while the neck pickup is a Fender reproduction CuNiFe wide range humbucker. Controls include 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: 10.6k (neck), 6.5k (bridge)
Hardware: The pickguard, bridge, and knobs have all been replaced. The pickguard has some extra holes near the neck pickup from a previously installed pickup. The bottom strap button has also been moved just to the side of the original hole.
Weight: 8lbs 9oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original pickups and wiring harness -The neck has been refretted and the nut replaced -Non-original pickguard, knobs, and bridge -The body has been oversprayed with clear nitro
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows plenty of nice aging; the nitro overspray has yellowed and chipped in many spots, and there is notable checking throughout the body. The sides and back of the body have larger patches of wear. There is an open screw hole next to the bottom strap button, as well as extra holes in the pickguard around the neck pickup. There are patches of finish wear along the sides of the neck, and a large cigarette burn on the headstock face.
Serial Number: 379952

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and is currently set up with 10s; the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are wide and medium height with light wear. The neck heel stamp and serial number date to 1973.