Fender Telecaster Thinline Mocha 1973 Fender

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Summary

Finish: Original finish on the body and neck. There are a few touched up spots on the fingerboard to repair chips from the refret.

Body Material: Alder

Top Material: Alder

Body Details: Chambered alder body with two piece alder back

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .86″ (1st fret), .90″ (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″

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 there are a couple touched up areas on the fingerboard where the finish had chipped. The nut has also been replaced. The neck has a green heel stamp, however most of it has faded.

Electronics: Original Wide Range pickups and electronics, with 3-way blade switch and master volume/tone controls. The pot codes date to 1973; the pickup ink stamps have faded.

Pickup Measurements: 10.7k (neck), 10.6k (bridge)

Hardware: The nut has been replaced. The switch shaft is bent, but the switch is fully functional.

Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows mild cosmetic wear, with various light scratches, finish chips, and patches of finish hazing around the body. The sides of the body are noticeably darker than the front and back, however the finish is original. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, which has worn through the finish in one area. The back of the neck is glossy with various small dents along its length.

Modifications/Repairs: -The neck has been refretted
-Some fingerboard finish has been touched up
-The nut has been replaced

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is adjustable, and the frets show little signs of wear. The serial number and electronics codes date the guitar to 1973.