1972 "C" shape. The second generation Thinline model, equipped with Wdie Range humbuckers at the end of 1971 and replaced by the distinctive curved pearloid pickguard, went into mass production in 1972.
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Guitar Vintage Bridge Cover Ashtray Style Bridge Protector Fits Fender American Vintage Strat/Stratocaster Guitars
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Truss rod has plenty of room. A light sound produced by the semi-hollow ash body. Weight: 3.34kg. Other than the cloudiness and scratches on the front PU, it is in relatively good condition for a used item.
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KAISH USA Spec 5 String Jazz J Bass Pickguard w/ screws For Fender American scratch plate oara baixo escudo baixo precision bass
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A quick google of this model will show them all a fairly marked up price from this. It was serviced and set up by PD guitars in Newark in 2025, and plays beautifully. I’ve tried to show in the images.
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Colour Title 3-Colour Sunburst. Sunburst Yes. Pickup Conf. (H)umbucker / (S)ingle Coil / SoapBar HH. Base Colour Group Orange. Finish Gloss. Selector Switch 3 Way. Machine Heads - Locking No.
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Fender American Vintage reissue 69 thinline telecaster mint condition and comes with original case and all case candy Condition 10/10 Year/date 2014 Alterations from factory spec -none Country of origin - USA Weight - 2987 grams Neck width @ nut - 42.5mm Neck width @ 12 fret - 52mm Neck depth @ nut - 23mm Neck depth @ 12 fret - 24mm Case - original Hardcase included
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Weight: 6ibs 12oz.
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The Thinline model went into mass production in 1972. Other features include a convenient Bullet-style truss rod nut located on the head, a 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt, F-logo tuners, and a 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge with bent steel saddles.
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There are no localized dents on the frets, and more than 80% of the frets remain overall. There is one area where the paint is chipped, but otherwise it is in fairly good condition for a used guitar.
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