Fender Telecaster Thinline Natural 1975
Fender Telecaster Thinline, gloss natural. made in USA 1975. This is an amazing example of significant model, I'm very pleased to have it in the store. In 1972, Fender launched a trio of new Telecaster models showcasing their new Wide Range Humbucker, designed by pickup genius and Gibson alumni Seth Lover: the Telecaster Custom, Deluxe and Thinline. The earlier Thinline model sported a pair of single coil pickups, but the model found final form when it was updated with a semi-hollow ash body, half-size bridge, new pickguard design and a pair of Seth's finest pickups. This one is in amazing shape, it looks more like one year old than fifty one years. The plastics have mellowed a little and there's some haze on the chrome, but it really has weathered the decades in amazing form. The neck is a comfy 70s U shape, not super fat or thin, wit the original frets in good order. The body is lightweight and very responsive, with some gorgeous grain lines waving their way along the classic contours of the iconic shape. The real sauce here is the sound: my oh my, it sounds lush. The pickups deliver a vibrant, deep complexity through the midrange, adding detail and harmonic content to every chord and lead line. There's still plenty of Tele-twang on the top end, and the bass is very tight and self-assured, especially on the neck pickup. Very few guitars deliver a rhythm sound this clear and full. It's pretty challenging to find original Thinlines around in Australia, and in this condition it's a good find anywhere in the world. What a fine find.
Model: Fender Telecaster Thinline
Made: USA, 1975, Fullerton Factory
Serial: 661342
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: ash, semi-hollow thinline
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, U shape
Weight: 3.425kg
Mods: volume pot replaced
Pickups: Fender Wide Range humbuckers, date codes 1974
Accessories: original case, bridge cover
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and scuffs on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples and scuffs on both horns, dimples in the elbow area and back edge and a long scratch between the neck plate and ferrules. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body and some dents near the jack. The front has minor dimples around the bridge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear only