{"product_id":"1977-fender-telecaster-deluxe","title":"1977 Fender Telecaster Deluxe","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, \u003cstrong\u003eGarrett Park Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e presents this \u003cstrong\u003every clean, all-original 1977 Fender Telecaster Deluxe\u003c\/strong\u003e—a standout example of one of Fender’s most distinctive and forward-thinking CBS-era designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the early 1970s, the Telecaster Deluxe represented a bold evolution of the Tele platform, pairing the familiar Tele body with a Strat-style headstock, expanded controls, and a set of powerful \u003cstrong\u003eWide Range humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e designed by Seth Lover. By 1977, the model had fully come into its own, offering a unique blend of Fender clarity and humbucker warmth that set it apart from both traditional Teles and Gibson-style instruments of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular guitar is a \u003cstrong\u003eremarkably well-preserved example\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing \u003cstrong\u003eless-than-average wear\u003c\/strong\u003e for its age and presenting as a guitar that has been carefully owned and sparingly used. The finish, hardware, and plastics remain notably clean, with only light, honest wear consistent with gentle playing rather than heavy gigging. It appears to be \u003cstrong\u003eall original throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck offers the comfortable, slightly substantial feel typical of late-’70s Fender construction, with a smooth-playing profile that fills the hand without feeling cumbersome. Original frets remain in excellent condition, and the guitar plays effortlessly with low action and no dead spots. Acoustically, it resonates well, and plugged in, the Wide Range humbuckers deliver a clear, authoritative voice—tight and articulate on the low end, with a rich midrange and open highs that retain Fender character while offering far more output and girth than a traditional single-coil Tele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this example is its exceptional completeness. The guitar includes its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Fender hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with the \u003cstrong\u003eserial-number–matched owner’s manual\u003c\/strong\u003e—a seldom-seen survival. It also retains its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal bridge cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, further underscoring the level of originality and care this instrument has received over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltogether, this is a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector-grade 1977 Telecaster Deluxe\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances vintage authenticity with real-world playability. Whether you’re a player drawn to the unmistakable sound of Wide Range humbuckers or a collector seeking a clean, complete example from Fender’s CBS era, this Tele Deluxe represents an increasingly scarce and highly compelling offering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eModel \u0026amp; Year\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTelecaster Deluxe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1977\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eS705564\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBody\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAlder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOriginal polyester finish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e8lbs 8oz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNeck\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; 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