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Fender USA telecaster
Estimated price for orientation: 449 $
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Description 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: Fender
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION AND SEE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING.
I bought it like this and I'm selling it like this- as is.
I purchased the guitar with the intention of refinishing properly to 60's spec but I'm never going to have the time.
This is originally a 2001/2002 Fender Designer Series Telecaster and they were US only- a special run made for Guitar Centre.
RRP was $1499 so WAY more expensive than a US standard.
This particular model originally had a silver sparkle finished body and a black faced headstock- photo from internet just for illustration.
Over time someone cheaply refinished the body in sort of an arctic white, lightly reliced it, sanded the headstock fascia back down to bare wood and applied a 50's decal and string tree.
All of the hardware has been changed to aged stock, a four way switch added and I was told upgraded with Custom Shop Nocaster 51 pickups. The fretboard is a really nice rosewood with clay dot markers and 22 frets.
Anyway the guitar plays, feels and sounds epic to me. The fourth switch position gives a really good humbucker tone. Nicely balanced and solid but not too heavy for a Tele. Apart from the relicing it is in excellent condition with only a couple of very small knocks to the back of the neck.
I've had the frets dressed and leveled along with a set-up and it's fantastic. Ready to use and abuse!
100% genuine premium model fender- just been messed with quite a lot. One for the player not the collector.
Original spec below as supplied to me by Fender when I was having it checked out:
Model Name: FSR Sparkle American Telecaster® (Guitar Center)Model Number: 017-1500-(717)Series: American SeriesBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: Rosewood, (9.5” Radius/241 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)Width @ Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)Hardware: Chrome Machine Heads: Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Cast/SealedBridge: American Standard Tele with 6 Stainless SaddlesPickguard: 3-Ply BlackPickups: American Standard Tele’s (Neck & Bridge)Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Delta-Tone (System including high output bridge pickup and special “no-load” tone control) Colors: (717) Silver Sparkle(Poly-Urethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super 250L’s (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel pn#073-0250-003Unique Features: Black Headcap, Rolled Fingerboard Edges, Sharper ‘52 Style Body RadiusSource: U.S.Accessories: Molded CaseU.S. MSRP: $1,449.99INTRODUCED: 1/2001COMMENTS: Limited Run of 200 Units for Guitar Center in 2001.WRENCH SIZES: .050” Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, pn# 0018531000, 1/8” Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench pn# 0023811000Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Pictured are white and mint green pickguards. You can pick whichever one you prefer.
If posted an excellent condition Hiscox case will be included. If you win and can collect the case is optional and I will knock £40 off the cash price if not required.
Any questions feel free to ask. Inspection welcome.
No trades.
On 20-Mar-17 at 13:36:18 GMT, seller added the following information:Note- the outside photo makes it look a brighter white than it is. The indoor photos are a better representative of the colour.
Cheers!
Description
| 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: | Fender |
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION AND SEE ALL PHOTOS BEFORE BIDDING.
I bought it like this and I'm selling it like this- as is.
I purchased the guitar with the intention of refinishing properly to 60's spec but I'm never going to have the time.
This is originally a 2001/2002 Fender Designer Series Telecaster and they were US only- a special run made for Guitar Centre.
RRP was $1499 so WAY more expensive than a US standard.
This particular model originally had a silver sparkle finished body and a black faced headstock- photo from internet just for illustration.
Over time someone cheaply refinished the body in sort of an arctic white, lightly reliced it, sanded the headstock fascia back down to bare wood and applied a 50's decal and string tree.
All of the hardware has been changed to aged stock, a four way switch added and I was told upgraded with Custom Shop Nocaster 51 pickups. The fretboard is a really nice rosewood with clay dot markers and 22 frets.
Anyway the guitar plays, feels and sounds epic to me. The fourth switch position gives a really good humbucker tone. Nicely balanced and solid but not too heavy for a Tele. Apart from the relicing it is in excellent condition with only a couple of very small knocks to the back of the neck.
I've had the frets dressed and leveled along with a set-up and it's fantastic. Ready to use and abuse!
100% genuine premium model fender- just been messed with quite a lot. One for the player not the collector.
Original spec below as supplied to me by Fender when I was having it checked out:
Model Name: FSR Sparkle American Telecaster® (Guitar Center)Model Number: 017-1500-(717)Series: American SeriesBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: Rosewood, (9.5” Radius/241 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)Width @ Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)Hardware: Chrome Machine Heads: Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Cast/SealedBridge: American Standard Tele with 6 Stainless SaddlesPickguard: 3-Ply BlackPickups: American Standard Tele’s (Neck & Bridge)Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Delta-Tone (System including high output bridge pickup and special “no-load” tone control) Colors: (717) Silver Sparkle(Poly-Urethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super 250L’s (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel pn#073-0250-003Unique Features: Black Headcap, Rolled Fingerboard Edges, Sharper ‘52 Style Body RadiusSource: U.S.Accessories: Molded CaseU.S. MSRP: $1,449.99INTRODUCED: 1/2001COMMENTS: Limited Run of 200 Units for Guitar Center in 2001.WRENCH SIZES: .050” Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, pn# 0018531000, 1/8” Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench pn# 0023811000Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Pictured are white and mint green pickguards. You can pick whichever one you prefer.
If posted an excellent condition Hiscox case will be included. If you win and can collect the case is optional and I will knock £40 off the cash price if not required.
Any questions feel free to ask. Inspection welcome.
No trades.
On 20-Mar-17 at 13:36:18 GMT, seller added the following information:Note- the outside photo makes it look a brighter white than it is. The indoor photos are a better representative of the colour.
Cheers!
I bought it like this and I'm selling it like this- as is.
I purchased the guitar with the intention of refinishing properly to 60's spec but I'm never going to have the time.
This is originally a 2001/2002 Fender Designer Series Telecaster and they were US only- a special run made for Guitar Centre.
RRP was $1499 so WAY more expensive than a US standard.
This particular model originally had a silver sparkle finished body and a black faced headstock- photo from internet just for illustration.
Over time someone cheaply refinished the body in sort of an arctic white, lightly reliced it, sanded the headstock fascia back down to bare wood and applied a 50's decal and string tree.
All of the hardware has been changed to aged stock, a four way switch added and I was told upgraded with Custom Shop Nocaster 51 pickups. The fretboard is a really nice rosewood with clay dot markers and 22 frets.
Anyway the guitar plays, feels and sounds epic to me. The fourth switch position gives a really good humbucker tone. Nicely balanced and solid but not too heavy for a Tele. Apart from the relicing it is in excellent condition with only a couple of very small knocks to the back of the neck.
I've had the frets dressed and leveled along with a set-up and it's fantastic. Ready to use and abuse!
100% genuine premium model fender- just been messed with quite a lot. One for the player not the collector.
Original spec below as supplied to me by Fender when I was having it checked out:
Model Name: FSR Sparkle American Telecaster® (Guitar Center)Model Number: 017-1500-(717)Series: American SeriesBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: Rosewood, (9.5” Radius/241 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsScale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)Width @ Nut: 1.6875” (43 mm)Hardware: Chrome Machine Heads: Fender®/Schaller® Deluxe Cast/SealedBridge: American Standard Tele with 6 Stainless SaddlesPickguard: 3-Ply BlackPickups: American Standard Tele’s (Neck & Bridge)Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (Delta-Tone (System including high output bridge pickup and special “no-load” tone control) Colors: (717) Silver Sparkle(Poly-Urethane Finish)Strings: Fender Super 250L’s (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel pn#073-0250-003Unique Features: Black Headcap, Rolled Fingerboard Edges, Sharper ‘52 Style Body RadiusSource: U.S.Accessories: Molded CaseU.S. MSRP: $1,449.99INTRODUCED: 1/2001COMMENTS: Limited Run of 200 Units for Guitar Center in 2001.WRENCH SIZES: .050” Saddle Height Adjustment Wrench, pn# 0018531000, 1/8” Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench pn# 0023811000Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Pictured are white and mint green pickguards. You can pick whichever one you prefer.
If posted an excellent condition Hiscox case will be included. If you win and can collect the case is optional and I will knock £40 off the cash price if not required.
Any questions feel free to ask. Inspection welcome.
No trades.
On 20-Mar-17 at 13:36:18 GMT, seller added the following information:Note- the outside photo makes it look a brighter white than it is. The indoor photos are a better representative of the colour.
Cheers!