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1976 Fender Telecaster Vintage Guitar Blonde Ash, 100% Original w/ Case

$4,699.99

+ shipping

Up for sale, a 1976 Fender Telecaster in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in a subtly transparent Blonde, tonewoods include an ash body and a one-piece maple neck. This Tele weighs 9lbs 8oz, dishing out plenty of natural sustain, midrange punch, and articulate note attack. The single coils offer an array of classic Tele tonalities, with a biting, clear sound from the staggered pole gray bobbin bridge pickup. Equal parts chewy twang, complex midrange, and taut, sinewy low end, this pickup does not disappoint. The neck position has a smooth, rich sound with a bell-like chime and cut. 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: Medium U, measuring .855” 1st fret, .945” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Medium, leveled and crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 5/8”
-Tuners: F-stamped, octagonal buttons
-Serialization: 76-prefix (transitional, 1976) on peghead face
-Factory Markings: Stamps on neck heel/pocket, Herb Gastelum stamp on neck

Body Specs:

-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Single coil x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, CTS pots date to 9th week of ‘76
-Hardware: “Pat. No.” bridge with barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: Serialized sticker under pickguard matches headstock

The gloss Blonde finish has just enough translucency to highlight the tight, uniform grain in the ash body, and the clear coat has yellowed notably, presenting as a "Honey Blonde," with a prominent tan line beneath the pickguard. Cosmetic wear includes some minor dings along the lower bout perimeter and light finish scratches on the back, shy of "buckle rash." The neck profile retains its smooth gloss, free of palm wear.

The original black tolex hardshell case is included. This case features functional latches, the original handle, and a raised Fender logo on the lid.