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Fender Japan telecaster in Mary Kaye finish with matching headstock

Estimated price for orientation: 500 $

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Description
Brand: Fender Size: Full Size
Type: ELECTRIC GUITAR Body Material: Solid Wood
Model: Telecaster String Configuration: 6 String
Body Type: Solid single cut Items Included: Case
Right-/ Left-Handed: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Body Colour: White


Custom built telecaster:Genuine Fender Japan Telecaster body in 'Mary Kaye' finishMighty Mite (licensed by Fender) maple neck with 'skunk stripe' andmatching body-colour headstock with 'CUSTOM TELECASTER' logo Genuine Fender bridge with 3 brass saddlesGenuine Fender neck platesingle-ply scratch plate (matt finish)Assembled in 2007full specification:3 piece Fender (Japan) ash body with lovely grain showing through the semi-opaque finish (see pics)through-body stringingMight Mite (licensed by Fender) maple neck with skunk stripesatin finish with 21 medium frets(only ever been attached to this guitar body - the additional tuner holes are from where I decided to upgrade from non-locking to locking tuners).GFS pickups:Alnico bridge pick upAlnico Fatbody Oversized Polepiece neck pick up(These pick ups are fabulous sounding - big and full with LOTS of body).Fender 4 way switch giving:1. Bridge2. Bridge & neck in parallel3. Neck4. Bridge & neck in series Sperzel locking tunersSchaller style strap locksweighs 8.6 pounds (3.9kg for you youngsters!)   I assembled this guitar in 2007 from parts I had accumulated  It has a good action and plays well all over the neck with no buzzes.Great, versatile guitar - the 'in series' 4th position on the 4-way switch gives a nice boost in volume and thickens the sound. No dents, dings or buckle rash to detract froma great looking and sounding guitarPlease note I previously routed the body to take three single coil pickups in a strat configuration so there is an additional route under the scratchplate. Not visible and doesn't affect the playability. Always there if you decide to fit a third pickup in the future!   PLEASE NOTE:This guitar includes the Hiscox 'Liteflite standard' fitted hard case, pictured.Please see my other listings for more guitar related stuff and fx pedals.Would prefer cash on collection from Tunbridge Wells TN2but I will courier to mainland UK.Collection also available weekdays 8:30 - 5:30 from Horsham RH12, by prior arrangement. Call me on 07811 207055 to discuss.Thanks for looking and happy bidding.Note: if you have <5 positive feedback please contact mebefore bidding or I will delete your bid