{"product_id":"vintage-fender-telecaster-owned-by-jim-moginie-of-midnight-oil-usa-1966","title":"SOLD - Vintage Fender Telecaster Owned by Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil - USA 1966","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eThis is a powerful and deeply authentic 1966 Fender Telecaster, stripped back to bare timber and carrying the kind of history and character that only comes from decades of real use. Owned and played by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJim Moginie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, adding a layer of genuine Australian rock provenance to an already significant vintage instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eJim Moginie’s role in Australian music is foundational. As a primary songwriter and guitarist in Midnight Oil, his playing helped define a sound that was sharp, urgent and uncompromising, deeply tied to place, politics and identity. His guitar work has always favoured feel, texture and intent over excess, and this Telecaster fits that philosophy perfectly. It’s easy to see why he chose it as a working instrument rather than a collector piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eOriginally finished but long since stripped to the timber, the body wears its life openly. There’s no artifice here, just honest wear and natural ageing that give the guitar an undeniable sense of mojo. The rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and balance to the classic Telecaster snap, a combination that became increasingly popular by 1966 as players looked for a slightly rounder, more controlled response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eThe neck is dated September 1966, placing this squarely in one of the most desirable mid-’60s Fender periods. In hand, it feels alive and familiar, with that broken-in comfort that only a true vintage neck delivers. It plays beautifully, responsive and confident, equally at home tracking in the studio or pushed hard on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eThe pickups appear to be original mid-1960s Fender Telecaster single coils. Construction, materials and visible ageing are consistent with the period, and DC readings of approximately 6.18k (bridge) and 7.5k (neck) fall comfortably within expected mid-’60s Fender ranges. Sonically, they deliver everything you want from a great Tele: clarity, bite and a woody midrange that responds instantly to touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eThe pots date to 1978, indicating practical maintenance during the guitar’s working life, it has also had a professional refret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003eA 1966 Telecaster sits at a pivotal point in Fender history, retaining much of the earlier feel and tone while benefitting from subtle refinements. Add the rosewood board, stripped finish, documented artist ownership and unmistakable feel, and this becomes something far beyond a standard vintage Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eThis is a serious player’s guitar with serious history. Full of character, deeply musical, and ready for its next chapter on stage or in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eAction at 1st Fret: 0.25mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eAction at 12th Fret: 1.75mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eNeck Depth at 1st Fret: 21.51mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2992\"\u003eNeck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.56mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eNut Width: 41.64mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eWidth at 12th Fret: 51.32mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eWeight: 3.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3054\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eModel: Fender Telecaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003eYear: 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eFinish: Stripped to natural timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003eBody: Ash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003eNeck: Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eNeck Date: September 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003ePickups: Fender Telecaster single coils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003ePickup DC Resistance: Bridge ~6.18k, Neck ~7.5k\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3425\"\u003eElectronics: Pots dated 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3470\"\u003eControls: Volume, tone, 3-way selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eBridge: Vintage Telecaster ashtray bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eProvenance: Owned and used by Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839165620543,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G27063939","price":6497.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/1_d8baae21-6e27-498a-92fe-38092ffec241.png?v=1782095097","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-fender-telecaster-owned-by-jim-moginie-of-midnight-oil-usa-1966","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}