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Full-length view of a natural finish Thinline Telecaster with a maple neck, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and an f-hole, in its orange-lined hard case.
01 / 31Full-length view of a natural finish Thinline Telecaster with a maple neck, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and an f-hole, in its orange-lined hard case.
Full-frame view of a natural finish semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, and a maple fretboard.
02 / 31Full-frame view of a natural finish semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, and a maple fretboard.
The natural finish Telecaster is shown from the back in its open, orange-lined hard case, revealing the neck plate and string-through-body ferrules.
03 / 31The natural finish Telecaster is shown from the back in its open, orange-lined hard case, revealing the neck plate and string-through-body ferrules.
The guitar's natural wood back shows prominent grain, a chrome neck plate, and six string ferrules, with light wear.
04 / 31The guitar's natural wood back shows prominent grain, a chrome neck plate, and six string ferrules, with light wear.
Close-up of the natural wood body cavity, showing a metal disc with screws, three empty screw holes, and red staining.
05 / 31Close-up of the natural wood body cavity, showing a metal disc with screws, three empty screw holes, and red staining.
Close-up of the natural finish neck heel, showing stamped numbers "3800 4559", a dark stain, and some finish wear.
06 / 31Close-up of the natural finish neck heel, showing stamped numbers "3800 4559", a dark stain, and some finish wear.
Close-up of the natural finish maple neck heel, showing the truss rod adjustment, neck plate screws, and a faint circular stamp.
07 / 31Close-up of the natural finish maple neck heel, showing the truss rod adjustment, neck plate screws, and a faint circular stamp.
Close-up of the guitar's natural wood body, showing routed cavities, a red "NATURAL" stamp, and a thin wire near the bridge.
08 / 31Close-up of the guitar's natural wood body, showing routed cavities, a red "NATURAL" stamp, and a thin wire near the bridge.
The guitar's white pickguard is removed, revealing two humbucker pickups, wiring, and control pots, with red markings.
09 / 31The guitar's white pickguard is removed, revealing two humbucker pickups, wiring, and control pots, with red markings.
Close-up of the back of a tarnished silver-colored humbucker pickup with exposed pole pieces and a braided wire.
10 / 31Close-up of the back of a tarnished silver-colored humbucker pickup with exposed pole pieces and a braided wire.
Close-up of a tarnished metal humbucker pickup with visible solder joints, rust, and a braided wire.
11 / 31Close-up of a tarnished metal humbucker pickup with visible solder joints, rust, and a braided wire.
Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing two silver pots, a switch, and various black, white, and braided wires.
12 / 31Close-up of the guitar's internal wiring, showing two silver pots, a switch, and various black, white, and braided wires.
Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible wiring and solder joints, mounted on a scratched metal plate.
13 / 31Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with visible wiring and solder joints, mounted on a scratched metal plate.
Close-up of the guitar's neck plate, showing a chrome finish with an embossed logo and the serial number 523166.
14 / 31Close-up of the guitar's neck plate, showing a chrome finish with an embossed logo and the serial number 523166.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, angled slightly right, showing six chrome tuners, a string tree, and light wear on the natural finish.
15 / 31Close-up of the guitar's headstock, angled slightly right, showing six chrome tuners, a string tree, and light wear on the natural finish.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock from the back, showing six chrome tuners with some tarnishing on the natural finish wood.
16 / 31Close-up of the guitar's headstock from the back, showing six chrome tuners with some tarnishing on the natural finish wood.
Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the f-hole, white pickguard, two humbuckers, two chrome knurled knobs, and a black switch.
17 / 31Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the f-hole, white pickguard, two humbuckers, two chrome knurled knobs, and a black switch.
The natural finish semi-hollow body guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing the white pickguard, two humbuckers, and maple neck.
18 / 31The natural finish semi-hollow body guitar is angled from the lower bout, showing the white pickguard, two humbuckers, and maple neck.
Close-up of a natural finish Telecaster body, showing the f-hole, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and maple fretboard.
19 / 31Close-up of a natural finish Telecaster body, showing the f-hole, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and maple fretboard.
Close-up of the lower body, showing the f-hole, white pickguard, chrome humbucker and bridge, and natural wood grain with light checking.
20 / 31Close-up of the lower body, showing the f-hole, white pickguard, chrome humbucker and bridge, and natural wood grain with light checking.
The natural finish guitar body, with visible wood grain, shows a strap button on the lower bout and light wear on the edge.
21 / 31The natural finish guitar body, with visible wood grain, shows a strap button on the lower bout and light wear on the edge.
The back of the natural finish guitar body, showing the string-through ferrules and output jack, with some finish checking.
22 / 31The back of the natural finish guitar body, showing the string-through ferrules and output jack, with some finish checking.
The back of the natural finish guitar body, showing the neck plate, neck joint, and string-through ferrules, with minor wear.
23 / 31The back of the natural finish guitar body, showing the neck plate, neck joint, and string-through ferrules, with minor wear.
The back of a natural finish guitar body, showing the neck plate, string ferrules, and some finish checking.
24 / 31The back of a natural finish guitar body, showing the neck plate, string ferrules, and some finish checking.
The guitar's natural finish body, viewed from the back, shows six string ferrules and a strap button with some finish wear.
25 / 31The guitar's natural finish body, viewed from the back, shows six string ferrules and a strap button with some finish wear.
Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard, showing light wear, dark side dots, and strings with green residue near the frets.
26 / 31Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard, showing light wear, dark side dots, and strings with green residue near the frets.
Close-up of the natural finish maple fretboard, showing dark dot inlays, frets, and side markers, with some finish wear.
27 / 31Close-up of the natural finish maple fretboard, showing dark dot inlays, frets, and side markers, with some finish wear.
A digital caliper measures the natural maple fretboard at 1.61, showing light wear on the frets and dark dot inlays.
28 / 31A digital caliper measures the natural maple fretboard at 1.61, showing light wear on the frets and dark dot inlays.
A digital caliper measures the natural finish headstock, showing 0.83 on its screen, with vintage tuners visible in the background.
29 / 31A digital caliper measures the natural finish headstock, showing 0.83 on its screen, with vintage tuners visible in the background.
A digital caliper measures the natural finish maple fretboard, showing 0.95 inches at the 7th fret.
30 / 31A digital caliper measures the natural finish maple fretboard, showing 0.95 inches at the 7th fret.
A close-up of a digital scale displaying "6:9.82 lb oz" with the natural finish guitar body blurred in the background.
31 / 31A close-up of a digital scale displaying "6:9.82 lb oz" with the natural finish guitar body blurred in the background.

Fender

1973 Fender Thinline Telecaster Natural Finish w/OHSC

$6,895.00

Available

  • Year1973
  • ConditionExcellent
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseOHSC
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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.

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