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Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.

 

Summary
 

Finish: Original finish. The guitar shows finish wear on the fingerboard, edges of the body, and on the back of the body. There is checking throughout.

Body Material: Ash

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: Soft "V" Shape

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st. Fret: .86" & 12th. Fret: .98"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 25-½"

Electronics: All electronics are original. The bridge pickup has been rewound. The guitar has its original wiring scheme with blend control instead of tone control. In the bridge position, rolling back the blend pot adds in the neck pickup. In the middle position, the blend pot is bypassed and signal only comes from the neck pickup. In the forward position, signal comes from the neck pickup as well but with a preset "deep" sound. This produces a sound similar to a rolled back tone pot.

Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 7.5k Neck: 7.1k

Hardware: Original tuners, string tree, nut, pickguard, bridge, bridge cover, and saddles. The electronics cavity screws have been replaced with Phillips head screws. In addition to the electronics cavity screws, the neck screws securing the neck to the body have also been replaced with Phillips head screws.

Weight: 7lbs 5oz

Modifications / Repairs: -Bridge pickup has been re-wound. -Non-original phillips head electronics cavity screws. -Non-original phillips head neck screws.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Telecaster is in good cosmetic condition for it's age. There is finish wear on the fingerboard as well as idillic checking throughout the entirety of the guitar. There is also light finish wear in spots along the edge of the body as well as on the back of the body.

Serial Number: #5112

Tech Notes: This Telecaster plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The original frets are thin and show moderate wear. It is being dated to 1952 based on the serial number and pencil dates. The neck pencil date is "TG 5-21-52". The body pencil date is "DAVIS 5-21-52".

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange

1952
Fender
Excellent
White Blonde
18 Years
$74,995 down from $79,995
Chicago Music Exchange
Chicago Music Exchange
773-525-7773
Chicago, IL
1:20 PM
Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M to 5 P.M.

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Shipping Charges - Taxes and Title Separate charges for shipping and handling will be shown on your order form. As a security precaution, initial orders and orders shipping to alternate addresses may be held for extended verification. We reserve the right to make partial shipments, which will not relieve you of your obligation to pay for the remaining deliveries. All items purchased from Chicago Music Exchange are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items passes to you upon our delivery to the carrier. The published rates are for US domestic shipping only. Contact us directly if you wish to place an international order. For more information on our shipping policies, including rates, delivery times, and delays, please visit our website at chicagomusicexchange or call us at: 773-525-7773. If applicable, a separate charge for taxes will be shown on the invoice. We are required to collect sales tax on all orders shipped to Illinois.

3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.