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1968 Fender Telecaster

$ 13,900.00
$ 13,900.00
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For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1968 Fender Telecaster.

Dating to June 1968, this Telecaster is a classic late-'60s example, featuring an alder body finished in Olympic White nitrocellulose. At a comfortable 7lbs, it retains its original maple-cap neck with a medium C profile, 7.25" radius, original narrow-gauge frets, black dot inlays, and F-stamped tuners.

The guitar is equipped with its original pickups, measuring 6.00kΩ in the bridge and 6.91kΩ in the neck through the output jack. The electronics include Stackpole potentiometers, cloth-bound wiring, and a CRL three-way switch, delivering the clear, articulate character and unmistakable twang associated with a vintage Telecaster.

Condition is excellent structurally, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. Cosmetically, the guitar shows honest wear and light checking throughout, giving the Olympic White finish the natural character expected of a well-preserved instrument of this age. It comes complete with its original hardshell case and bridge cover.

Specifications

All components original

Model & Year

  • Model: Fender Telecaster
  • Year of manufacture: 1968
  • Serial Number: 242198

Body

  • Material: Alder
  • Finish: Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer
  • Weight: 7lb 0oz

Neck

  • Date Stamp: 3JUN68B
  • Material & Construction: Maple, bolt-on
  • Fingerboard: Maple cap
  • Profile shape: Medium C
  • Radius: 7.25"
  • Nut Width: 1.60"
  • Depth: .88" (1st), .93" (12th)
  • Inlays: Black dots
  • Frets: Original narrow gauge
  • Tuners: F-stamped 

Hardware

  • Bridge / Tailpiece: Ashtray
  • Pickguard: 3-ply plastic
  • Knobs: Classic Tele style

Electronics

  • Pickups: Tele single-coils
  • Impedance / DCR readings (measured through output jack)
    • Bridge: 6.00kΩ
    • Neck: 6.91kΩ
  • Potentiometers:
    • Volume: Stackpole 1Meg (304 6XX7 - partially obscured by solder)
    • Tone: Stackpole 1Meg (304 6617)
  • Wiring: Cloth-bound
  • Switch: CRL 3-way (bridge, parallel, neck)

Condition: Excellent

  • Very Good cosmetic condition with honest wear and light checking throughout
  • Excellent structural condition with no cracks, breaks, or repairs
  • Comes with original hardshell case and bridge cover