(SOLD) Fender American Deluxe Telecaster Sunburst 2003
Fender American Deluxe Tele, sunburst, made in Corona California 2003. These almost need no introduction, and yet... here I go anyway! The American Deluxe was the long standing 'big brother' to the widely acclaimed American Standard series, so you get some nice appointments. On board here is some functional stuff: a belly carve, jumbo frets and a 9.5" radius for easy lead playing and a pair of extremely effective noiseless single coils. You also score some tasty 'bling': abalone inlays, cream body binding and the bright silver decals. The tone is extremely articulate and clear; every note and nuance comes out with gusto and eloquence. The magic of these is in the neck, it feels exceptional in the hands. There's a lot to like here; if you're after a hard working 'do it all' guitar, this is surely a zesty option.
Model: Fender American Deluxe Telecaster
Made: Corona USA, 2004 (serial Z3111838)
Finish: 3 Colour Sunburst, 3-ply cream guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 3.595kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender SCN noiseless single coils
Case: non-original hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some marks on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, few minor dimples on the back only. The back has a few dimples and light scuffs around the body, no major marks though. The sides have a few little things: dimples on the shoulder, light scuffs near the jack and on the bottom horn as well as a chip on the bottom horn as pictured. The front is pretty clean, just some light scuffs behind the bridge and on the shoulder and some some play wear and a dent on the top horn and guard. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets are in excellent condition with some minimal wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 10/46s.