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Heavy Relic "Black Guard" Blonde Telecaster Tele w/ B Bender - Swamp Ash! Demo

Estimated price for orientation: 810 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Matney USA Bender / Fender Neck
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Up for bidding is a luthier built Heavy Relic "Black Guard" Tele with a Matney USA Custom B Bender installed.  Important Note: ***This particular Telecaster was a demo model for Matney USA Custom Bender Guitars. It was used to test different prototype benders, and as such, was subject to extra routing and extra holes being drilled. The holes and extra cavities have been plugged, filled, and painted over. The guitar is structurally sound, and the bender is mounted solidly. As far as functionality, this guitar is as good as a new one. If you don't mind the history behind this guitar, here's your chance to get a great deal on a very cool B Bender Telecaster! The body is Swamp Ash, and the neck is Maple with a maple fretboard. The neck has a heel adjust truss rod just like a vintage Tele. The vintage style tuners are economy grade tuners, but could be easily upgraded.
***Please note: THIS IS NOT A FENDER NECK OR BODY*** The complete guitar weighs in at 8.57 lbs on my digital scale. That's with the B Bender... It has a Patent Pending, Matney USA Custom B Bender . The body and bender were both Made in USA. The pickups are from GFS and provide plenty of traditional single coil Tele twang. The electronics are full size CTS pots, a vintage style blade switch, and an "Orange Drop" capacitor. This guitar comes with Schaller strap lock buttons (locks not included) and a vintage style Fender three saddle bridge with brass saddles.  Matney Benders are quickly growing in popularity and reputation.  Currently there are around 150 Matney Benders in circulation from California to Texas to Florida... there are even a few in other countries... and every one is a satisfied customer! Matney benders are built to last forever. I use only top quality parts. They will not fall apart. They will outlast the guitar. Matney's benders are much lighter in weight than a Fender B Bender. They work smoothly, quietly, and always return to pitch. The bender is adjustable for spring tension, and for the stopping point.  ***Search Matney Benders on YouTube or TDPRI for a video review of Matney Custom Benders and to see what others are saying about my bender guitars... and as always, check my feedback. You simply won't find a better Bender at any price*** Shipping will be by Fed Ex ground with insurance.  I'm a USA seller with 100% positive feedback so buy with confidence.  I pack well and ship quickly to any of the continental United States. I also offer B or G bender installations for your Tele style guitar. See my other listings for details.  Thanks for looking.