Description: Up for sale, a 1979 Fender Telecaster Thinline in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and numerous hangtags. This second iteration of the Thinline model was introduced in ‘72 and is from near the end of the model's original USA production run, featuring an ash body and one-piece maple neck, loaded with an original pair of Wide Range humbuckers. The ash body offers ample midrange complexity and punch, complemented by the smooth, airy nature of the semi-hollow construction. This guitar boasts a pair of original Seth Lover-designed Fender "Wide Range" humbuckers with CuNiFe magnets, and these pickups deliver some of the most clear, powerful, and rich tones ever heard on a Fender. As the chief architect of Gibson's PAF humbucker, Lover certainly knew how to craft a dynamic and balanced pickup, and the Wide Range design succeeds in glassy, percussive cleans that have an incredible warmth and nuance. Featherweight at 7lbs 2oz, this Telecaster has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation. Neck Specs: -Wood: Maple -Shape: Substantial U, measuring .905” 1st fret, .965” 12th fret -Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius -Frets: Slender, no wear -Scale Length: 25 1/2” -Nut: 1.650”, bone (upgraded) -Tuners: Fender F -Serialization: S8-prefix on headstock face -Factory Stamps: Black ink stamp on neck heel dates to '79 Body Specs: -Wood: Ash -Pickups: Wide Range humbucker x2 -Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 15th week of '76 -Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector -Hardware: Bridge with steel saddles -Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard (S8 serial sticker on underside matches headstock face), Strat-style knobs The Natural gloss finish is 100% original, exhibiting some small dings and tight “shattered glass” checking on the body perimeter, most concentrated on the treble-side horn and back bass-side waist. Cosmetic wear is otherwise limited to some light scuffing across the pick path and a few additional minor finish scratches and marks on the body. The gloss on the neck profile is very smooth, with a sliver of palm wear down to the bare maple along the fretboard edges. The original black tolex hardshell case with raised Fender logo on the lid is included. The case features functional latches and the original handle. Hangtags include the manual, inspection tag, case tag and Japanese/Yamano import paperwork (this USA-made Tele was originally sold within Japan).
Price: 6499.99 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-10-03T01:25:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 250 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Fender
Neck Material: Maple
Type: Electric Guitar
Body Color: Natural
Body Material: Ash
Body Type: Semi-Hollow
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Fretboard Material: Maple
Model: Telecaster Thinline
Model Year: 1979
String Configuration: 6 String
