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Interior of the guitar body with two humbuckers, braided wiring, and exposed electronics.
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Fender

1973 Fender Thinline Telecaster Natural Finish w/OHSC

$6,895.00

Available

  • Year1973
  • ConditionExcellent
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC

Specifications

Instrument

Year
1973
Model
Fender Thinline Telecaster Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Excellent
Originality
all-original
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Scale length (in)
25.5
Nut width (in)
1.61
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.83
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.95
Weight
6 lbs

Construction

Body
Ash
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Frets
Bolt-On Maple Neck With 21 Frets In Very Good Condition Showing Light Play Wear

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Dual Wide-Range Humbucker Pickups
Tuners
Fender Sealed Back F Tuners

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

Finish Shows Light Cosmetic Play Wear, Including Various Small marks And Scratches Visible Throughout As Shown

All Original Example

Made In Fullerton, CA

Semi-Hollow Ash Body With 'F' Sound Hole

Volume / Tone Controls With Blade Selector Switch

CTS Pots Date To Week Of 1973

String-Through Bridge With Threaded Saddles

7.25" Radius

Comes With Original Hard Shell Case, Strap, Bridge Cover, And Owners Manual

This exceptional 1973 Fender Thinline Telecaster is a beautifully preserved, all-original example from Fender’s Fullerton, California era, finished in classic Natural over a lightweight semi-hollow ash body with the iconic “F” sound hole. Weighing just 6 lbs 10 oz, it features its original pair of sought-after Wide Range humbuckers, 1973-dated CTS pots, string-through bridge with threaded saddles, and comfortable bolt-on maple neck with a 7.25" radius and 21 frets showing only light play wear. The guitar remains in excellent overall condition, displaying honest light cosmetic wear, small marks, and scratches consistent with its age. Complete with its original hardshell case, strap, and owner’s manual, this is a remarkably complete and highly collectible vintage Thinline with all the character and originality players and collectors look for.