1975 Fender Telecaster Thinline Vintage Semi-Hollow Guitar Natural Ash w/ Seth Lover-Designed CuNiFe Wide Range, Case

Up for sale, a 1975 Fender Telecaster Thinline in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This second iteration of the Thinline model was introduced in ‘72, loaded with a pair of Seth Lover-designed CuNiFe Wide Range humbuckers.

Weighing only 7lbs 3oz, the ash body offers ample midrange detail, treble cut and round punch, complemented by the smooth, airy nature of the semi-hollow construction. The Wide Range humbuckers deliver some of the most clear, powerful, and rich tones ever heard on a Fender. As the chief architect of Gibson's PAF humbucker, Seth 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. This Telecaster Thinline benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Full U, measuring .890” 1st fret, .945” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 9 1/2" radius
-Frets: Medium, refret, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1 5/8”
-Tuners: F-stamped
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on three-bolt “F” neck plate
-Factory Markings: Herb Gastellum stamp on neck heel (renowned Fender neck shaper)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Seth Lover-designed Wide Range humbucker x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to the 51st week of ‘75
-Hardware: String-through bridge with block saddles, “ashtray” bridge cover, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply white pickguard, “top hat” switch tip

Remarkably well-kept, cosmetic wear on the gloss Natural finish limited to subtle buckle worming central to the back and just a few small dings along the lower bout perimeter. The original gloss on the neck profile is clean and smooth, while the fretboard gloss was reshot when the refret occurred.

The original black tolex hardshell case is included. The case features functional latches, the original handle, and raised Fender logo (with tail) on the lid.