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Full-length view of a light wood grain guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and a single f-hole on the upper left.
01 / 24Full-length view of a light wood grain guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and a single f-hole on the upper left.
Close-up of a natural finish semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and a maple fretboard.
02 / 24Close-up of a natural finish semi-hollowbody electric guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and a maple fretboard.
The back of a natural finish electric guitar with visible wood grain, chrome tuners, neck plate, and string ferrules.
03 / 24The back of a natural finish electric guitar with visible wood grain, chrome tuners, neck plate, and string ferrules.
The back of the natural finish guitar body, showing the neck plate, string ferrules, and visible wood grain.
04 / 24The back of the natural finish guitar body, showing the neck plate, string ferrules, and visible wood grain.
Two chrome humbucker pickups, two chrome control knobs, a wiring harness, and bags of screws and springs are laid out.
05 / 24Two chrome humbucker pickups, two chrome control knobs, a wiring harness, and bags of screws and springs are laid out.
Two chrome humbucker pickups with visible wiring, showing light scratches and some tarnishing on the metal.
06 / 24Two chrome humbucker pickups with visible wiring, showing light scratches and some tarnishing on the metal.
Two chrome humbucker pickups with exposed pole pieces, some gold, show light wear and yellowed adhesive.
07 / 24Two chrome humbucker pickups with exposed pole pieces, some gold, show light wear and yellowed adhesive.
Close-up of the natural finish headstock and tuning pegs, showing some wear on the top edge and a black string tree.
08 / 24Close-up of the natural finish headstock and tuning pegs, showing some wear on the top edge and a black string tree.
The guitar's light-colored headstock, angled left, features six chrome tuners with some visible wear and light scratches.
09 / 24The guitar's light-colored headstock, angled left, features six chrome tuners with some visible wear and light scratches.
Close-up of the natural finish body and maple neck, showing the black pickguard, two humbuckers, and the f-hole.
10 / 24Close-up of the natural finish body and maple neck, showing the black pickguard, two humbuckers, and the f-hole.
The lower body of a natural finish Telecaster Thinline, showing the f-hole, black pickguard, two humbuckers, and chrome hardware.
11 / 24The lower body of a natural finish Telecaster Thinline, showing the f-hole, black pickguard, two humbuckers, and chrome hardware.
Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the f-hole, black pickguard, chrome humbuckers, bridge, knurled knobs, and output jack.
12 / 24Close-up of the natural finish body, showing the f-hole, black pickguard, chrome humbuckers, bridge, knurled knobs, and output jack.
Close-up of a natural finish semi-hollow guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and a maple fretboard.
13 / 24Close-up of a natural finish semi-hollow guitar with a black pickguard, two humbuckers, and a maple fretboard.
The back of a natural finish guitar body, showing the neck joint, output jack, and six string-through-body ferrules.
14 / 24The back of a natural finish guitar body, showing the neck joint, output jack, and six string-through-body ferrules.
The back of a natural finish Telecaster body, angled from the lower bout, showing string-through ferrules and output jack.
15 / 24The back of a natural finish Telecaster body, angled from the lower bout, showing string-through ferrules and output jack.
The back of a natural finish guitar body, showing string-through ferrules, output jack, and light wear on the lower bout.
16 / 24The back of a natural finish guitar body, showing string-through ferrules, output jack, and light wear on the lower bout.
The guitar's natural finish body, with visible wood grain, is shown from the back, revealing the chrome neck plate and output jack.
17 / 24The guitar's natural finish body, with visible wood grain, is shown from the back, revealing the chrome neck plate and output jack.
Close-up of the natural finish maple neck and fretboard, showing light wear and a few small dark marks on the wood.
18 / 24Close-up of the natural finish maple neck and fretboard, showing light wear and a few small dark marks on the wood.
Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing dark side dots and some wear along the fret edges.
19 / 24Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing dark side dots and some wear along the fret edges.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing dark fret markers, light wear on the frets, and some discoloration along the lower edge.
20 / 24Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing dark fret markers, light wear on the frets, and some discoloration along the lower edge.
A digital caliper measures the natural finish maple fretboard, showing 1.65 on its display, with light wear on the frets.
21 / 24A digital caliper measures the natural finish maple fretboard, showing 1.65 on its display, with light wear on the frets.
A digital caliper measures the natural finish maple neck and fretboard, showing 0.91 on the display.
22 / 24A digital caliper measures the natural finish maple neck and fretboard, showing 0.91 on the display.
A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the natural finish Telecaster, showing "1.01" on its screen.
23 / 24A digital caliper measures the neck thickness of the natural finish Telecaster, showing "1.01" on its screen.
The natural finish guitar body rests on a scale displaying "7 LB 0 OZ" on a blue backlit screen.
24 / 24The natural finish guitar body rests on a scale displaying "7 LB 0 OZ" on a blue backlit screen.

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1997 Fender '72 Telecaster Thinline MIJ Natural Finish w/HSC

$1,895.00

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  • Year1997
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1997
Model
Fender '72 Telecaster Thinline MIJ Natural Finish
Finish
Natural
Condition
Very Good
Originality
reissue
Made in
Japan
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.65
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.91
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.01
Weight
7lbs

Construction

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

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Upgraded Lollar Regal Humbucker Neck And Bridge Pickups
Tuners
Vintage Style Fender Tuning Machines

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1997 Fender '72 Telecaster Thinline MIJ Natural Finish w/HSC

In Overall Very Good Condition With Some Signs Of Playwear And Cosmetic Bumps And Scratches Throughout (See Photos)

Semi-Hollow Ash Body In Natural Finish With F Sound Hole

One Tone Control And One Volume Control - Original Pots And Knobs Have Been Upgraded

3-Ply Black Pickguard

Three-Way Pickup Selector Switch

Fender Hardtail Bridge With String-Through-Body

Comes With Hard Shell Case And Original Electronic Components - Pickups, Wiring, Pots, And Tone And Volume Knobs.

A fantastic take on one of Fender’s most distinctive vintage designs, this MIJ Telecaster Thinline ’72 Reissue delivers that unmistakable early-’70s Thinline character with the quality Japanese craftsmanship these instruments are known for. The semi-hollow construction gives it a lively, resonant feel and adds a touch of warmth and airiness to the classic Tele snap, while the traditional Thinline styling makes it a real standout onstage or in the studio.

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