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Explanation
“You want the warm, resonant sound and feel unique to a Thinline, and the edgy tone that only a Telecaster can deliver—but aren’t the standard natural finish and classic specs a little lacking? Why not look for a one-of-a-kind actual instrument that can steal the spotlight on stage, with unique character and charm?”
A Telecaster Thinline that combines acoustic swell and a solid-guitar bite, made possible by the hollow construction inside the body. Among the many Telecaster variations, it boasts strong popularity, but many are simple setups that merely follow a vintage style. For the picky player who says, “I don’t want to be like other guitarists,” “I want a high level of adjustability and performance that can be used stress-free on a modern stage while still having a vintage-like vibe,” it is not easy to find a guitar that truly satisfies the ideal.
Fulfilling the ideal of a guitarist seeking that individuality, this special late-’90s Fender USA gem has arrived. 1997 Fender American Special Telecaster Thinline. The glamorous decorative beauty that catches the eye and the outstanding functional beauty are condensed into one instrument, with premium styling that draws a clear line from a typical Thinline and advanced specs aimed at the player.
The beautiful ash body features lavish double binding on both the top and back. Combined with the ash-maple pickguard of the same material, it creates a classic yet truly unmatched sense of luxury and individuality.
The semi-hollow construction with a cavity inside the body provides a springy openness the moment you pick it, along with a rounded, warm midrange. Paired with the excellent note separation characteristic of ash, it produces a richly expressive sound from cutting to lead.
Equipped with a Bi-Flex truss rod that can be adjusted without removing the neck from the headstock side. It can be set not only in the normal direction but also in the reverse direction, helping maintain the best possible condition even under severe weather changes.
Unlike the three-saddle bridge of vintage style, this model features an independent saddle bridge with fine string-height adjustment for each string and millimeter-level octave/pitch adjustment. It ensures accurate intonation in high positions and stable playability.
A rare 1997 model that fully delivers the beauty of ash resonance, the warmth of a semi-hollow body, and the luxury of double binding on an ash neck. For players who say, “I don’t want the same Telecaster as everyone else,” or “I want a guitar that delivers pitch accuracy and maintenance convenience while still letting my individuality-shouting main guitar roar,” this is truly a fateful encounter.
The overwhelming originality that stands out the moment it is set up, and the superb airy feel of the thinline sound. Please take a look at this special Telecaster for the guitarist who values individuality.
[SPEC] BODY:Ash NECK:Maple FINGERBOARD:Maple PICKUP:American Standard Tele Pickup WEIGHT:3.29kg NUT-WIDTH:43.4mm w/Original Hardcase Long Scale Neck
[Repair/processing history / replacement parts / appearance condition, etc.] *For used/vintage items, this information is based on what we can confirm in-store. Please understand this in advance.
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