Fender Telecaster Thinline Natural Mahogany 1968 Fender

Summary

Finish: Original

Top Material: Mahogany Top

Body Material: Mahogany Body

Body Details: Semi-hollow mahogany body with mahogany back cap. Neck cavity has been routed open.

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Fingerboard

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN):

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25

Scale Length: 25-1/2″

Neck Details: One-piece maple neck with rosewood veneer fingerboard and dot inlays. The neck has been refretted and one of the neck holes has been plugged and re-drilled.

Electronics: Non-original neck pickup. Bridge pickup appears original, along with pots, which date to 1968. Non-original switch.

Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 5.8K, Neck: 6.8K

Hardware: Non-original bridge, tailpiece, and bridge plate. Jack plate, neck screws, pickguard, and switch tip are also non-original. Bridge plate is missing one of the mounting screws.

Weight: 7 lbs 13.2 oz

Modifications / Repairs: -Neck has been refretted
-One of the neck holes has been plugged and re-drilled
-Non-original neck pickup and switch
-Non-original bridge, tailpiece, bridge plate, jack plate, neck screws, pickguard, and switch tip
-Neck cavity has been routed open

Case Details: Original hardshell case

Cosmetic Condition: Moderate play wear. There are various dings and chips throughout the guitar, along with some finish checking in spots on the body and on the headstock. There are some pencil marks underneath the bridge plate, on top of the finish, from locating the bridge. Original thru-body string holes and ferrules are still present. There is some play wear on the back of the neck. There is some tearout on the fingerboard from a previous refret.

Serial Number: 236678

Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and no noticeable fret wear on narrow, medium height frets. Neck sets up straight with 10 gauge strings. Serial number, neck stamp, and pots date to 1968.