1968 Fender Telecaster

For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1968 Fender Telecaster. Dating to June 1968, this Telecaster is a classic late-'60s example, featuring an alder body finished in Olympic White nitrocellulose. At a comfortable 7lbs, it retains its original maple-cap neck with a medium C profile, 7.25" radius, original narrow-gauge frets, black dot inlays, and F-stamped tuners. The guitar is equipped with its original pickups, measuring 6.00kΩ in the bridge and 6.91kΩ in the neck through the output jack. The electronics include Stackpole potentiometers, cloth-bound wiring, and a CRL three-way switch, delivering the clear, articulate character and unmistakable twang associated with a vintage Telecaster. Condition is excellent structurally, with no cracks, breaks, or repairs. Cosmetically, the guitar shows honest wear and light checking throughout, giving the Olympic White finish the natural character expected of a well-preserved instrument of this age. It comes complete with its original hardshell case and bridge cover. Specifications All components original Model & Year Model: Fender Telecaster Year of manufacture: 1968 Serial Number: 242198 Body Material: Alder Finish: Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer Weight: 7lb 0oz Neck Date Stamp: 3JUN68B Material & Construction: Maple, bolt-on Fingerboard: Maple cap Profile shape: Medium C Radius: 7.25" Nut Width: 1.60" Depth: .88" (1st), .93" (12th) Inlays: Black dots Frets: Original narrow gauge Tuners: F-stamped Hardware Bridge / Tailpiece: Ashtray Pickguard: 3-ply plastic Knobs: Classic Tele style Electronics Pickups: Tele single-coils Impedance / DCR readings (measured through output jack) Bridge: 6.00kΩ Neck: 6.91kΩ Potentiometers: Volume: Stackpole 1Meg (304 6XX7 - partially obscured by solder) Tone: Stackpole 1Meg (304 6617) Wiring: Cloth-bound Switch: CRL 3-way (bridge, parallel, neck) Condition: Excellent Very Good cosmetic condition with honest wear and light checking throughout Excellent structural condition with no cracks, breaks, or repairs Comes with original hardshell case and bridge cover