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1974 Fender Telecaster

Serial #642783, Pot codes 3047447, neck date 1303-0325. Early and mid1970's Telecasters are, in today's vintage market, among the most quicklyappreciating instruments. It won't be too long from now that instrumentssuch as this '74 Tele are unfortunately no longer within the financial graspof the working musician.
Presented here is a 1974 Telecaster in excellent overall condition. Theneck is dated 1972, but is believed to be original to this instrument. Thepickguard has been changed, and the neck pickup is a Duncan replacement(7.17 kOhms). The original switch has been swapped out for a better newone, but is included with the guitar. Original pots and capacitor, andoriginal bridge pickup (6.45 kOhms). All hardware is original and in goodcondition. The finish is in great shape, too, with no buckle rash orpickwear, but with a few small darker areas by the strap-buttons (maybecaused by a vinyl strap, or tape which held the strap on. The neck andfrets are in fine shape with little wear. The set up is fast andcomfortable too. The guitar weighs in at 7.89 pounds and sounds incredible.Most 70's guitars tended to the heavy side and the tone suffered, but thisAsh body Tele is as light and resonant as any 60's guitar we've encountered.Included with the guitar is a mid 1960's Fender no-logo hard shell case.
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1974 Fender Telecaster

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