{"product_id":"1962-fender-telecaster-blonde-w-brazilian-slab-board-copy","title":"1962 Fender Telecaster - Blonde w\/ Brazilian Slab-board","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003e1962 Fender Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e—a beautifully preserved example in factory blonde over ash, offering the twang, clarity, and soulful character that make early Teles so coveted by collectors and players alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease note that, given its value, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethis Tele is available for purchase by \u003cstrong\u003ebank wire transfer only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 example is among the last pre-CBS Fenders to feature the highly desirable \u003cstrong\u003eslab Brazilian rosewood fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e. After 1962, Fender switched to a thin veneer rosewood board, which, while visually similar, lacked the warmth, depth, and complex bass response of the slab 'board—making this example a particularly special snapshot of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Telecaster’s \u003cstrong\u003eash body\u003c\/strong\u003e retains its \u003cstrong\u003efactory blonde nitrocellulose finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has aged gracefully to a warm tone that beautifully highlights the grain of the wood. Its \u003cstrong\u003elightweight (7lbs 1oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e frame resonates freely, with subtle checking and gentle play-wear that speak to its history without diminishing its collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emaple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e features a comfortable \u003cstrong\u003emedium C-profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 1.65\" nut. It has been expertly refretted with vintage-style wire (.078\" × .04\"), closely matching the original 1962 dimensions for authentic feel and smooth playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll hardware and, perhaps most importantly, electronics remain largely untouched. The pickups are completely unaltered from 1962, retaining their original magnets, hand-wound coils, and covers. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e6.21kΩ at the bridge and 7.17kΩ at the neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pair delivers the classic bright-yet-warm Tele twang that translates so deftly across genres and eras. The factory cloth-bound wiring is still set to the original Tele circuitry, with the exception of \"mud\" cap, which  has been removed from the circuit (its in the case) for better utility and could be reinstalled at the buyers, . The volume pot is dated to the first week of 1961, and the tone pot to the fiftieth week of 1961, suggesting the volume pot may have been replaced. This is further evidenced by the solder on the volume pot, which has been heated as one would when replacing. discretion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally, this instrument is sound, with \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, or repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It plays effortlessly, with low action and smooth response across the neck—offering the kind of vintage tone, character, and feel that collectors and discerning players prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1962 Fender Telecaster represents an exceptional opportunity for the serious \u003cstrong\u003eFender collector\u003c\/strong\u003e or player seeking a \u003cstrong\u003ehistorically significant, player-ready vintage instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e with both tonal and aesthetic authenticity. 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