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Fender Telecaster Deluxe, Natural (1973)
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Fender Telecaster Deluxe, Natural (1973)

T-Style · HH (2 Humbuckers) Pickups · Vintage

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DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent

This first-year 1973 Fender Telecaster Deluxe in its original Natural finish delivers some seriously powerful tones thanks to the original Wide Range humbuckers

This 1973 Fender Telecaster Deluxe is one of the finer versions of the 70s classic, featuring a beautiful original Natural finish along with a pair of high output Seth Lover designed Wide Range humbucking pickups. The large Stratocaster-style headstock and rear-contoured body combine with a Telecaster shape and Gibson-esque electronics to yield a much different vibe than the guitars that came before it, yet there's no denying that it's very much a Telecaster.

The string-through hardtail bridge, Ash body, and Maple neck are in keeping with the core of the original T design, but those pickups bring a different energy and are certainly more rock-leaning than the single coils that outfit the traditional model. This guitar has survived the mod-heavy 70s and 80s without so much as string changing, which is a rare feat in and of itself! Completely stock, from the Fender branded Schaller tuners to the pickups and wiring, down to the large pickguard and amplifier knobs.

The poly finish has aged quite gracefully, with just minor to lightly moderate signs of handling and play wear throughout. The pickups have loads of chime with great fatness that surrounds each note - this guitar sounds fantastic with just a touch of gain or hair either from a light overdrive or an amp that's just starting to break up.

Includes original Fender hardshell case.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Style Solidbody
Body Alder
Finish Polyurethane
Color Natural
Pickups Original Wide Range humbuckers | 10.07k Neck / 10.68k Bridge
Electronics Original CTS | 137 7222/7201/7303 volume pots
Controls Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-Way Toggle
Bridge Original hardtail w/ cover
Tuners Original Schaller
Pickguard Original
Neck Maple
Binding None
Carve Slim/Medium C | .81-.90"
Fingerboard Maple
Radius 9.5"
Inlays Dots
Frets Original Medium Jumbo
Nut Original
Scale Length 25 1/2"
Serial # 398978
Weight 8lbs 12oz
Case Original Fender hardshell

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Fender Telecaster Deluxe, Natural (1973)
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