1981 Fender Telecaster Transparent Red

Here we have a 1981 Fender Telecaster in a gorgeous transparent red finish that really contrasts well with the maple fingerboard and 3-ply white pickguard. It’s a looker. All original except for replaced pickups: a Don Mare in the neck and a Fender Custom Shop in the bridge. Don Mare is known for his Tele pickups and together these two pickups really deliver the tone.

Replaced bone nut with comfortable 1 11/16 inch width. Maple neck with 25 1/2 inch scale length. Neck depth at the first fret is .81 inches and at the twelfth fret 1.1 inches. Maple fingerboard with 21 original frets.

At just over 10 1/2 pounds, this Tele is a bit of a heavy weight, but if you belong to the school that says weight = sustain, you won’t mind. Comes with its original bridge cover and hardshell case.

DETAILS
Year: 1981

Make: Fender

Model: Telecaster

Serial: S856671

Finish: Transparent Red

Case: Original Hardshell Case

Weight: 10 pounds 10 ounces

Condition: Good to Very Good (with some noticeable scratches on the back and finish loss at the neck heel)

Modifications: Replaced pickups

Comments: Dang, this color really knocks us out!