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Explanation
These days, original ’60s Custom Telecasters are disappearing from the market worldwide. No matter how hard you look, all you’ll find are vintage-style models or replicas. Don’t you feel that opportunities to get your hands on the real thing are becoming scarce? “If I’m going to get one, I want the real thing—a guitar steeped in history.” It’s only natural to think that way. For a guitarist, owning a guitar that isn’t just a collector’s item but one you can proudly play on stage is the ultimate status symbol. This 1966 Custom Telecaster is the very instrument that will satisfy that desire. Built during the era when Leo Fender was still with the company, it retains specifications that trace back to the pre-CBS era. The transition logo, thick headstock, round-board rosewood fingerboard, three-ply pickguard, spiral saddles, and the rich tone produced by the lacquer finish—all of these features attest to its authenticity. The binding is peeling, and the exterior bears the scars of a long and eventful history. But that is precisely what gives this guitar its value. Its mature, aged sound retains the core character of a Telecaster while delivering warm mids, and it remains rock-solid even when driven into distortion. The frets and nut have been replaced at our shop, so it’s ready to play right away. This is one of the few vintage instruments that satisfies both the desire for ownership and practicality. Original Custom Telecasters from the 1960s are extremely rare to begin with, and specimens with playability this well-maintained are virtually nonexistent on the market. If you miss this opportunity to acquire one now, you may never come across another. Please experience for yourself the thrill of playing a genuine vintage instrument on stage. Owning this 1966 Custom Telecaster is not merely a purchase—it is inheriting a special piece of history.
[SPEC ] BODY: Alder NECK: Maple FINGERBOARD: Rosewood P.U.: Original Single Coil WEIGHT: 3.48 kg NUT WIDTH: 41.4 mm Includes hard case (has some dirt, peeling leather, and a few holes) Long-scale neck *Frets and nut have been replaced *Celluloid binding is peeling and cracked in many places
*Thoroughly adjusted in-store; comes with a 5-year adjustment warranty for peace of mind* Please feel free to contact our staff for more details about this item. *We offer high-value buyback prices for items purchased from our store.
Contact: Matsui
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