{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-blonde-1971-1974162","title":"Fender Telecaster Blonde 1971","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body has been oversprayed with clear. Original finish on the neck and headstock face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAsh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSolid ash body. The neck pickup route has been enlarged for a humbucker, and the body has been oversprayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.90\" (1st fret), .92\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eBolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fretboard, dot inlays, and heel-adjust truss rod. The neck has been refretted and the nut has been replaced. The neck has a \"3 APR 71 B\" heel stamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe wiring harness has been fully replaced with a new CRL 3-way switch and CTS volume and tone pots. Original single coil bridge pickup with grey bobbin; the neck pickup has been replaced with a ThroBak humbucker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e8.2k (neck), 6.5k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe bridge has been chopped and the bridge pickup mounted to the body wood (similar to the G. E. Smith signature model). The pickguard and switch tip have been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e742 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Fender Telecaster shows plenty of authentic aging and wear. The body is well worn with dings, scratches, and worn through patches covered by the clear overspray. There is checking and yellowing of the finish, and the headstock face displays the characteristic orange tint of Fender guitars of this era. The back of the neck is glossy and smooth, and there is moderate wear along the edges of the fretboard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-Oversprayed body\r\n-Body has been routed for a neck humbucker\r\n-The bridge has been chopped and the bridge pickup mounted to the body wood (similar to the G. E. Smith signature model).\r\n-The wiring harness has been fully replaced\r\n-The neck has been refretted and the nut replaced\r\n-Non-original pickguard and switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e318173\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are wide and medium height with light play wear. The serial number and heel stamp date the guitar to 1971.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHard shell case (Fender Custom Shop).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40953614598279,"sku":"U5918821201","price":7489.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/fender-electric-guitars-solid-body-fender-telecaster-blonde-1971-u5918821201-31183416295559.jpg?v=1708979871","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-ca\/products\/fender-telecaster-blonde-1971-1974162","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}