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Full-length view of a yellowed Olympic White Telecaster Custom with a maple neck, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and four black knobs, standing in its open, orange-lined hard case.
01 / 38Full-length view of a yellowed Olympic White Telecaster Custom with a maple neck, white pickguard, two humbuckers, and four black knobs, standing in its open, orange-lined hard case.
Full view of the Olympic White body and maple neck, with two humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a white pickguard.
02 / 38Full view of the Olympic White body and maple neck, with two humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a white pickguard.
The Olympic White guitar, seen from the back, rests in its open hard shell case with orange plush lining.
03 / 38The Olympic White guitar, seen from the back, rests in its open hard shell case with orange plush lining.
The guitar's yellowed Olympic White back shows a neck plate, six string-through-body ferrules, and minor finish wear.
04 / 38The guitar's yellowed Olympic White back shows a neck plate, six string-through-body ferrules, and minor finish wear.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners, two string trees, and light finish wear.
05 / 38Close-up of the guitar's headstock and top of the neck, showing six chrome tuners, two string trees, and light finish wear.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock and neck from behind, showing six chrome tuners with some tarnishing on the plates.
06 / 38Close-up of the guitar's headstock and neck from behind, showing six chrome tuners with some tarnishing on the plates.
Angled view of an off-white electric guitar with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black knobs, and a light switch.
07 / 38Angled view of an off-white electric guitar with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black knobs, and a light switch.
Angled view of a yellow electric guitar body with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black numbered control knobs, and a maple neck.
08 / 38Angled view of a yellow electric guitar body with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black numbered control knobs, and a maple neck.
Angled view of a yellowed white Telecaster Custom with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a maple neck.
09 / 38Angled view of a yellowed white Telecaster Custom with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a maple neck.
The aged Olympic White Telecaster body, with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black knobs, and a maple fretboard.
10 / 38The aged Olympic White Telecaster body, with a white pickguard, two humbuckers, four black knobs, and a maple fretboard.
The back of an Olympic White guitar body, aged to yellow, with a chrome neck plate and six string-through-body ferrules.
11 / 38The back of an Olympic White guitar body, aged to yellow, with a chrome neck plate and six string-through-body ferrules.
Rear view of a yellowed Olympic White Telecaster body, showing string-through ferrules, neck plate, and output jack, with visible chips.
12 / 38Rear view of a yellowed Olympic White Telecaster body, showing string-through ferrules, neck plate, and output jack, with visible chips.
The back of the yellowed Olympic White guitar body shows six string-through-body ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and several dings.
13 / 38The back of the yellowed Olympic White guitar body shows six string-through-body ferrules, a chrome neck plate, and several dings.
The back of an Olympic White Telecaster Custom body, showing string-through-body ferrules, neck plate, and some finish wear.
14 / 38The back of an Olympic White Telecaster Custom body, showing string-through-body ferrules, neck plate, and some finish wear.
Close-up of the neck humbucker pickup, showing its chrome cover, six pole pieces, and the guitar's strings and white body.
15 / 38Close-up of the neck humbucker pickup, showing its chrome cover, six pole pieces, and the guitar's strings and white body.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the humbucker pickup, chrome bridge, white pickguard, and four black control knobs.
16 / 38Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the humbucker pickup, chrome bridge, white pickguard, and four black control knobs.
Six metal string ferrules, arranged diagonally on a yellow surface.
17 / 38Six metal string ferrules, arranged diagonally on a yellow surface.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the worn, ambered finish, chrome tuners, and string trees, with some visible nicks.
18 / 38Close-up of the guitar's headstock, showing the worn, ambered finish, chrome tuners, and string trees, with some visible nicks.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing a black dot inlay at the 7th fret, with visible wear and aging on the wood and frets.
19 / 38Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing a black dot inlay at the 7th fret, with visible wear and aging on the wood and frets.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing dark circular inlays, worn finish between the frets, and four strings.
20 / 38Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing dark circular inlays, worn finish between the frets, and four strings.
Close-up of the maple neck and fretboard, showing light wear, dark fret markers, and a small black dot on the side.
21 / 38Close-up of the maple neck and fretboard, showing light wear, dark fret markers, and a small black dot on the side.
Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing wear and dark dot inlays, with two guitar strings running across.
22 / 38Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing wear and dark dot inlays, with two guitar strings running across.
A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the maple fretboard, showing 1.61mm.
23 / 38A digital caliper measures the string height at the 12th fret of the maple fretboard, showing 1.61mm.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing a reading of 0.80, with the light-colored fretboard visible.
24 / 38A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck, showing a reading of 0.80, with the light-colored fretboard visible.
Close-up of the Olympic White body and maple neck, with a digital caliper measuring the string height at 0.90.
25 / 38Close-up of the Olympic White body and maple neck, with a digital caliper measuring the string height at 0.90.
A digital scale shows a reading of 11 lb 4.96 oz, with a yellow object partially visible at the top.
26 / 38A digital scale shows a reading of 11 lb 4.96 oz, with a yellow object partially visible at the top.
Close-up of the black hard shell case with a tarnished latch and keyhole, showing wear along the edges and white stitching.
27 / 38Close-up of the black hard shell case with a tarnished latch and keyhole, showing wear along the edges and white stitching.
A cream-colored guitar body with its pickguard removed, revealing two pickups, wiring, and screw holes.
28 / 38A cream-colored guitar body with its pickguard removed, revealing two pickups, wiring, and screw holes.
Close-up of four tarnished potentiometers with soldered wires and two dark blue capacitors, set against a worn white surface.
29 / 38Close-up of four tarnished potentiometers with soldered wires and two dark blue capacitors, set against a worn white surface.
Close-up of the guitar's internal electronics, showing three tarnished potentiometers with soldered wires and dark blue capacitors.
30 / 38Close-up of the guitar's internal electronics, showing three tarnished potentiometers with soldered wires and dark blue capacitors.
Close-up of a tarnished silver potentiometer with a blue capacitor, showing solder joints and wiring, mounted on a white surface.
31 / 38Close-up of a tarnished silver potentiometer with a blue capacitor, showing solder joints and wiring, mounted on a white surface.
Close-up of a discolored, worn paper serial number sticker on a dirty, off-white surface, with a dark background.
32 / 38Close-up of a discolored, worn paper serial number sticker on a dirty, off-white surface, with a dark background.
Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing a cream-colored toggle switch, wiring, and aged Olympic White finish with wear.
33 / 38Close-up of the guitar's control cavity, revealing a cream-colored toggle switch, wiring, and aged Olympic White finish with wear.
Close-up of a tarnished, rectangular metal humbucker pickup with twelve rusty pole pieces and visible solder joints.
34 / 38Close-up of a tarnished, rectangular metal humbucker pickup with twelve rusty pole pieces and visible solder joints.
Close-up of the worn, scratched metal humbucker pickup, showing six pole pieces and mounting screws, with a braided wire.
35 / 38Close-up of the worn, scratched metal humbucker pickup, showing six pole pieces and mounting screws, with a braided wire.
Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing worn light wood with dark grain, green stamped numbers, and a metal plate underneath.
36 / 38Close-up of the guitar neck heel, showing worn light wood with dark grain, green stamped numbers, and a metal plate underneath.
Close-up of the guitar's neck heel, showing worn wood, a metal disc with two screws, and black markings on the wood.
37 / 38Close-up of the guitar's neck heel, showing worn wood, a metal disc with two screws, and black markings on the wood.
Close-up of the guitar's neck pocket, showing worn Olympic White finish, exposed wood, and a metal plate with two screws.
38 / 38Close-up of the guitar's neck pocket, showing worn Olympic White finish, exposed wood, and a metal plate with two screws.

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1977 Fender Telecaster Custom Olympic White w/HSC

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Description

1977 Fender Telecaster Custom Olympic White w/HSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Burbank

The Guitar Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Original Polyurethane Olympic White Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Scratches And Slight Discoloration (As Shown)

Original Pots Date To 1976 (See Photos)

Original Fender Neck Humbucker (As Shown)

Original Pickguard

Original Neck Plate

Original Ferrules, High E-String Ferrule Has Been Replaced With Period-Correct Part

Original Knobs

Bridge Has Been Routed For Unbranded, Older Humbucker (As Shown)

Replaced 6-Saddle Bridge (Please See Photos)

Original Finish On Maple Neck Shows Playwear Throughout (See Photos)

Original Frets Are Low, But In Playable Condition (As Shown)

Original Tuners 

Nut Width: 1.61"

Weight: 11lbs 5oz

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .80"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .90"

Comes With Earlier Fender Hard Shell Case 

 

The late 1970s Fender Telecaster Custom has a distinct character that reflects the era’s blend of tradition and experimentation. It retains the familiar Telecaster shape but adds a twist with a warmer, more rounded tone that sets it apart from its classic counterparts. With its unique pickup configuration and bold styling, it became a favorite among players looking for a bit more edge and versatility. The Telecaster Custom of this period carries the gritty, no-nonsense vibe of late '70s rock, often associated with musicians who favored raw sound and straightforward performance over polish. It’s a guitar with personality—rugged, reliable, and unmistakably Fender.

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