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Full-length natural finish Thinline Telecaster with f-hole, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and maple neck, resting in an open red-lined case.
01 / 28Full-length natural finish Thinline Telecaster with f-hole, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and maple neck, resting in an open red-lined case.
Full front view of a natural finish semi-hollow Telecaster with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, and a visible f-hole.
02 / 28Full front view of a natural finish semi-hollow Telecaster with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, and a visible f-hole.
Rear view of the natural finish guitar in its open black case with red plush lining, showing the wood grain and string ferrules.
03 / 28Rear view of the natural finish guitar in its open black case with red plush lining, showing the wood grain and string ferrules.
The back of a natural finish Telecaster body with visible wood grain, a chrome neck plate, and six string ferrules.
04 / 28The back of a natural finish Telecaster body with visible wood grain, a chrome neck plate, and six string ferrules.
Close-up of a tarnished metal humbucker pickup with two rows of six pole pieces, some slotted, some round, and a braided wire.
05 / 28Close-up of a tarnished metal humbucker pickup with two rows of six pole pieces, some slotted, some round, and a braided wire.
Close-up of a tarnished metal humbucker pickup with exposed pole pieces, a braided wire, and "2 08 74" stamped on it.
06 / 28Close-up of a tarnished metal humbucker pickup with exposed pole pieces, a braided wire, and "2 08 74" stamped on it.
Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with soldered wires, showing stamped numbers and letters on its surface.
07 / 28Close-up of a tarnished metal potentiometer with soldered wires, showing stamped numbers and letters on its surface.
Close-up of the guitar's natural wood neck heel with a metal neck plate, two screws, and visible "FRANK" stamps.
08 / 28Close-up of the guitar's natural wood neck heel with a metal neck plate, two screws, and visible "FRANK" stamps.
Close-up of the natural finish body's routed cavities, showing wood grain, some finish wear, and a black wire.
09 / 28Close-up of the natural finish body's routed cavities, showing wood grain, some finish wear, and a black wire.
Close-up of the natural finish neck heel, showing a circular metal neck plate with two screws, and various stamps and markings.
10 / 28Close-up of the natural finish neck heel, showing a circular metal neck plate with two screws, and various stamps and markings.
Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body edge, showing wood grain, a dark smudge, and some light wear along the top.
11 / 28Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body edge, showing wood grain, a dark smudge, and some light wear along the top.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, string trees, and a dark wear spot on the lower left.
12 / 28Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing six chrome tuners, string trees, and a dark wear spot on the lower left.
The light natural finish headstock, viewed from the rear, shows six chrome F-stamped tuners with some tarnishing and light wear.
13 / 28The light natural finish headstock, viewed from the rear, shows six chrome F-stamped tuners with some tarnishing and light wear.
Close-up of the natural maple fretboard and frets, showing dark wear marks and black dot inlays.
14 / 28Close-up of the natural maple fretboard and frets, showing dark wear marks and black dot inlays.
Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing black dot inlays and wear along the bottom edge of the neck.
15 / 28Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing black dot inlays and wear along the bottom edge of the neck.
Close-up of the guitar body's lower bout, showing the natural wood grain, f-hole, and a worn strap button.
16 / 28Close-up of the guitar body's lower bout, showing the natural wood grain, f-hole, and a worn strap button.
Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the f-hole, cream pickguard, chrome bridge, two control knobs, and output jack.
17 / 28Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the f-hole, cream pickguard, chrome bridge, two control knobs, and output jack.
Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the output jack, two knurled chrome knobs, and a white pickguard with some wear.
18 / 28Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the output jack, two knurled chrome knobs, and a white pickguard with some wear.
Close-up of the natural finish guitar body, showing wood grain, cream pickguard, two humbuckers, and the lower fretboard.
19 / 28Close-up of the natural finish guitar body, showing wood grain, cream pickguard, two humbuckers, and the lower fretboard.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body in natural wood finish, showing the neck plate, string-through ferrules, and minor dings.
20 / 28Close-up of the guitar's lower body in natural wood finish, showing the neck plate, string-through ferrules, and minor dings.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body from the back, showing the natural wood grain, output jack, and strap button, with finish checking.
21 / 28Close-up of the guitar's lower body from the back, showing the natural wood grain, output jack, and strap button, with finish checking.
Close-up of the guitar's natural wood grain body from the rear, showing six string ferrules and the input jack on the lower bout.
22 / 28Close-up of the guitar's natural wood grain body from the rear, showing six string ferrules and the input jack on the lower bout.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body in natural finish, showing the input jack, strap button, and neck plate with visible wear.
23 / 28Close-up of the guitar's lower body in natural finish, showing the input jack, strap button, and neck plate with visible wear.
A digital caliper measures the string height above the worn, light-colored maple fretboard with dark dot inlays.
24 / 28A digital caliper measures the string height above the worn, light-colored maple fretboard with dark dot inlays.
A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the natural finish maple neck, displaying "0.87" on its screen.
25 / 28A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the natural finish maple neck, displaying "0.87" on its screen.
A digital caliper measures the neck thickness at the first fret of the natural finish guitar, showing 0.90 on its display.
26 / 28A digital caliper measures the neck thickness at the first fret of the natural finish guitar, showing 0.90 on its display.
The guitar's natural finish body rests on a scale displaying "8 LB 0 OZ", with a coiled cable visible on the right.
27 / 28The guitar's natural finish body rests on a scale displaying "8 LB 0 OZ", with a coiled cable visible on the right.
Close-up of the guitar's chrome neck plate, showing the serial number 534566 and some light wear around the screws.
28 / 28Close-up of the guitar's chrome neck plate, showing the serial number 534566 and some light wear around the screws.

Fender

1974 Fender Thinline Telecaster In Natural Finish w/OHSC

$5,995.00

Available

  • Year1974
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1974
Model
Fender Thinline Telecaster In Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Very Good
Originality
all-original
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Scale length (in)
25.5
Nut width (in)
1.57
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.87
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.9
Weight
6 lbs

Construction

Body
Ash
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Frets
Bolt-On Maple Neck With 21 Frets

Hardware & electronics

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

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1974 Fender Thinline Telecaster In Natural Finish w/OHSC

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

Nearly All Original - Has Been Refretted - Fingerboard Has Cosmetic Damage To Finish, But Has No Effect On Playability

Made In Fullerton, CA

Semi-Hollow Ash Body With 'F' Sound Hole

Volume / Tone Controls With Blade Selector Switch

CTS Pots Date To 45th Week Of 1973

Serial Number On Neck Plate 534566 - Dates To 1974

String-Through Bridge With Threaded Saddles

7.25" Radius

The 1974 Fender Telecaster Thinline delivers classic ’70s Fender style with its lightweight semi-hollow body, distinctive F-hole, and powerful Wide Range humbucking pickups. Offering warm, open resonance with plenty of clarity and punch, the Thinline blends traditional Telecaster character with a fuller, richer voice, making it a standout vintage Fender for everything from clean rhythm work to driven rock tones.

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