1968 Fender Telecaster – Maple Cap

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

There’s a lot to like about this '68 Tele. Finished in Blonde, it has the look and feel of a vintage Fender without the excessive wear that so often comes with these guitars. While the finish shows some attractive checking and natural character, the overall condition is excellent, with below-average wear throughout. There are no cracks, breaks, repairs, and, under the hood, the original pickups, potentiometers, wiring, and switch are still in place. 

What really seals the deal is how good this Tele feels in hand. It has that signature Fender late '60s lacquer neck and UBER comfortable maple cap fingerboard.  It has the lively response, bite, and unmistakable twang you hope for from a vintage example. It has enough history and wear to feel like a guitar that has actually lived a life, but one that has always been well cared for along the way.

This Telecaster is accompanied by its original hardshell case.

Specifications

All components original

Model & Year

• Model: Fender Telecaster
• Year of manufacture: 1968
• Serial Number: 231655

Body

• Material: Ash
• Finish: Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer
• Weight: 7lbs 12oz

Neck

• Material & Construction: Maple, bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Maple cap
• Profile shape: Medium C
• Radius: 7.25"
  
• Nut Width: 1.64"
• Depth: .87" (1st), .96" (12th)
• Inlays: Black dots
• Frets: Original
• Tuners: F-stamped

Hardware

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

Electronics

• Pickups: Telecaster single-coils
  
  • Bridge: 6.07KΩ
  • Neck: 6.93KΩ (rewound)
• Potentiometers: Original
• Wiring: Original
• Switch: Original

Condition: Excellent

• Cosmetic: Excellent with below-average wear and checking throughout
• Structural: Excellent with no cracks, breaks, or repairs
• Accessories: Original hardshell case