{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-custom-usa-1978","title":"Fender Telecaster Custom - USA 1978","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFender Telecasters are widely regarded as one of the most useful and versatile musician's tools available. This '78 model is a prime example and it will put a smile on your face. This one has a black finish that is ageing nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures a one-piece maple neck with standard 25.5\" scale length, and chrome hardware that is in very good condition considering it is almost 45 years of age. Serial # 813xxx dates it to 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSolid Ash Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNice comfortable 1-piece maple neck with “skunk-stripe”,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTele-style headstock with 6 F-Logo\/Schaller Tuners,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTilt-neck adjustment, 3-hole neck plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaple fretboard with 21 frets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 original Fender humbucker and 1 Single coil in the bridge position,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2x Volume \/ 2x Tone controls, 3-way toggle switch,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChromed metal-bridge with 3 pairs of smooth round saddles,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginal 3-ply black pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bridge is a Fender stamped chrome six saddle bridge, which offers fine tuning of intonation on every string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe neck is super clean especially on the back and the original frets have been nicely dressed with plenty of life left. Plugged in the guitar has that unmistakable Tele tone – the neck pickup has lots of character and the bridge unit delivers the expected spank and bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe headstock sports the original Fender \"F\" tuning machines which turn smoothly and hold pitch well. The original logo is intact and flawless, and the neck pocket is nice and snug. And this is a 3 bolt Fender neck. This is a solid, well constructed instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Tele Custom was just very recently looked over and has been setup superbly by industry respected luthier - Steve Cocking. It presents a few bumps and bruises but nothing too offensive, there is some pick wear on the pick guard and a small grommet on the top side of the pick guard that we aren't 100% sure of it's purpose - making it extremely unique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall it is a fine sounding '78 Tele in good playing condition, with a good set of pickups that deliver that classic Tele punch \u0026amp; twang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComes in non-original hard shell case in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838921040191,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G51507180","price":2625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Fender_Telecaster_Custom_-_USA_1978.jpg?v=1782094870","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/fender-telecaster-custom-usa-1978","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}