{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-natural-1973-1342082","title":"Fender Telecaster Natural 1973","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\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish Details: \u003c\/b\u003eThe body appears to have been oversprayed with clear nitro lacquer. The finish on the neck and headstock appears original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eAsh Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSolid ash body. The body has been oversprayed, and the channel for the bridge pickup wires appears to have been carved out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.85\" (1st fret), .93\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e7.25\" to \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eBolt-on maple neck with unbound maple fingerboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment \"bullet.\" The neck has been refretted and the nut replaced. The heel has a \"3 FEB 73 B\" stamp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has been fully rewired with non-original pickups and control pots; bridge pickup is a Seymour Duncan (exact model is unclear), while the neck pickup is a Fender reproduction CuNiFe wide range humbucker. Controls include 3-way toggle switch and volume\/tone controls for each pickup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e10.6k (neck), 6.5k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe pickguard, bridge, and knobs have all been replaced. The pickguard has some extra holes near the neck pickup from a previously installed pickup. The bottom strap button has also been moved just to the side of the original hole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e8lbs 9oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-Non-original pickups and wiring harness -The neck has been refretted and the nut replaced -Non-original pickguard, knobs, and bridge -The body has been oversprayed with clear nitro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar shows plenty of nice aging; the nitro overspray has yellowed and chipped in many spots, and there is notable checking throughout the body. The sides and back of the body have larger patches of wear. There is an open screw hole next to the bottom strap button, as well as extra holes in the pickguard around the neck pickup. There are patches of finish wear along the sides of the neck, and a large cigarette burn on the headstock face.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e379952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action, and is currently set up with 10s; the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are wide and medium height with light wear. The neck heel stamp and serial number date to 1973.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39626623615111,"sku":"U3509763203","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/fender-electric-guitars-solid-body-fender-telecaster-natural-1973-u3509763203-28671049826439.jpg?v=1645551500","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/products\/fender-telecaster-natural-1973-1342082","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}