Vintage Guitar Source

Info:   Mint unbelievable condition 1985 Fender Rosewood Telecaster, Made in Japan. Possibly played 15-20 hours as seen by minimal pickguard pick marks. Just taking the pics was too exciting !! No marks anywhere, no oxidation, not even any fretwear. Has original case and Ashtray cover. These are really rare and hard to find let alone in this condition. Sound is really a rich organic tele sound due to age of wood and pickups. All wood is rosewood. Neck & headstock are one piece & have regular C tele shape. Body is 3 piece but hard to really see where ends meet. Has a thin sandwich layer of maple binding in middle which really helps set off the Rosewood. Not very heavy, about 9 lbs, maybe a little less.Due to being 80′s, rosewood was most likely of higher quality than what is available today due to gov’t limits on wood harvesting. Hardware is all nickel including 6 individual saddles. Finish is flawless as with most MIJ fenders. Do not confuse this with cheap Mexican reissues (veneer,not solid) or Custom shop models, this is an original. It is currently setup with pretty low action & set of DR pure blues 10-46. Looks like the one George Harrison played in the 1969 Let it Be video on the rooftop. These reissues were made from 1985-1987 and this one dates to 1985 (s#A063068). Will ship insured UPS ground for $55 Eastern US & $85 West.Please wait for my invoice before paying. USA bids only, paypal or e check only. Less than 5 feedback,email me before bidding.On Apr-09-09 at 18:38:58 PDT, seller added the following information: Note:there is a small crack in the finish behind the tone knob where the screw goes into the body about 1/4″ long and would not come out in the pics. It is 1985 model so its possible that this also is due to the age of the material.Not what I consider a problem just wanted to be up front about all details.Ill try and take a pic of it for serious buyers that want me to email it as I cant add any more pics. … Click For More Info