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Full-front view of an off-white Telecaster with a maple fretboard, pearloid pickguard, chrome hardware, and a black hard shell case.
01 / 24Full-front view of an off-white Telecaster with a maple fretboard, pearloid pickguard, chrome hardware, and a black hard shell case.
Full-frame, front view of an Olympic White Telecaster with a pearloid pickguard, maple fretboard, and chrome hardware.
02 / 24Full-frame, front view of an Olympic White Telecaster with a pearloid pickguard, maple fretboard, and chrome hardware.
The back of an Olympic White Telecaster, showing the light maple neck, chrome tuners, neck plate, and string-through-body ferrules.
03 / 24The back of an Olympic White Telecaster, showing the light maple neck, chrome tuners, neck plate, and string-through-body ferrules.
The back of an Olympic White Telecaster, showing the neck plate, string-through-body ferrules, and a light-colored maple neck.
04 / 24The back of an Olympic White Telecaster, showing the neck plate, string-through-body ferrules, and a light-colored maple neck.
Close-up of the headstock, angled slightly left, showing six chrome tuners with cream buttons and a dark wood string tree.
05 / 24Close-up of the headstock, angled slightly left, showing six chrome tuners with cream buttons and a dark wood string tree.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock from behind, showing six chrome locking tuners with off-white buttons and a string tree.
06 / 24Close-up of the guitar's headstock from behind, showing six chrome locking tuners with off-white buttons and a string tree.
Close-up of the lower bout, showing the Olympic White finish, pearloid pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate with knurled knobs, and input jack.
07 / 24Close-up of the lower bout, showing the Olympic White finish, pearloid pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate with knurled knobs, and input jack.
Upper body of an Olympic White Telecaster, showing a pearloid pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and maple fretboard.
08 / 24Upper body of an Olympic White Telecaster, showing a pearloid pickguard, chrome bridge, control plate, and maple fretboard.
Close-up of an Olympic White Telecaster body with a pearloid pickguard, showing the maple neck, chrome bridge, and neck pickup.
09 / 24Close-up of an Olympic White Telecaster body with a pearloid pickguard, showing the maple neck, chrome bridge, and neck pickup.
The Olympic White Telecaster body, with a pearloid pickguard, shows a chrome bridge, black bridge pickup, and two chrome control knobs.
10 / 24The Olympic White Telecaster body, with a pearloid pickguard, shows a chrome bridge, black bridge pickup, and two chrome control knobs.
Close-up of the Olympic White Telecaster's lower bout, showing the output jack, chrome bridge, and two knurled control knobs.
11 / 24Close-up of the Olympic White Telecaster's lower bout, showing the output jack, chrome bridge, and two knurled control knobs.
The Olympic White guitar body is shown from the back, revealing six string-through-body ferrules and a chrome output jack on the lower bout.
12 / 24The Olympic White guitar body is shown from the back, revealing six string-through-body ferrules and a chrome output jack on the lower bout.
The back of an Olympic White Telecaster body, showing the neck plate with wear, strap button, and six string ferrules.
13 / 24The back of an Olympic White Telecaster body, showing the neck plate with wear, strap button, and six string ferrules.
The back of an Olympic White Telecaster body, showing the chrome neck plate, string ferrules, and output jack, with light surface wear.
14 / 24The back of an Olympic White Telecaster body, showing the chrome neck plate, string ferrules, and output jack, with light surface wear.
The back of an Olympic White Telecaster body, showing string-through ferrules, output jack, and light wear on the lower bout.
15 / 24The back of an Olympic White Telecaster body, showing string-through ferrules, output jack, and light wear on the lower bout.
Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard and frets, showing a black dot inlay at the 7th fret and light wear along the edge.
16 / 24Close-up of the guitar's maple fretboard and frets, showing a black dot inlay at the 7th fret and light wear along the edge.
Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing light wear and a small ding between the 5th and 6th frets.
17 / 24Close-up of the maple fretboard and frets, showing light wear and a small ding between the 5th and 6th frets.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the maple neck, showing 1.65 inches, with light wear on the fretboard.
18 / 24A digital caliper measures the nut width of the maple neck, showing 1.65 inches, with light wear on the fretboard.
A digital caliper measures the neck relief of a light-colored maple neck, showing "0.00" on its display.
19 / 24A digital caliper measures the neck relief of a light-colored maple neck, showing "0.00" on its display.
A digital caliper measures the fret height on the maple fretboard, displaying "0.86" on its screen.
20 / 24A digital caliper measures the fret height on the maple fretboard, displaying "0.86" on its screen.
A digital scale displays "8:2.16 lb oz" with a blurry Olympic White Telecaster body in the background.
21 / 24A digital scale displays "8:2.16 lb oz" with a blurry Olympic White Telecaster body in the background.
Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing the nut, frets, strings, and black dot inlays on a light wood grain.
22 / 24Close-up of the maple fretboard, showing the nut, frets, strings, and black dot inlays on a light wood grain.
The underside of a white pickguard, revealing a black bridge pickup with a "52-1" sticker and braided wire.
23 / 24The underside of a white pickguard, revealing a black bridge pickup with a "52-1" sticker and braided wire.
Close-up of the guitar's copper-colored bridge pickup with a "STKT3B" label, mounted on a worn chrome bridge plate with visible holes.
24 / 24Close-up of the guitar's copper-colored bridge pickup with a "STKT3B" label, mounted on a worn chrome bridge plate with visible holes.

Fender

1997 Fender American Standard Telecaster Olympic White w/HSC

$1,595.00

Available

  • Year1997
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1997
Model
Fender American Standard Telecaster Olympic White
Finish
Olympic White
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Scale length (in)
25.5
Nut width (in)
1.65
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.8
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
0.86
Weight
8lbs

Construction

Body
Alder
Neck
Maple
Neck joint
Bolt-on
Frets
Bolt-On Maple Neck With 22 Medium Jumbo Frets In Very Good Condition Showing Light Playwear (See Photos)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Pickups Upgraded To Seymour Duncan 52-1 In Neck Position And STKT-3B In Bridge Position
Tuners
Low E String Tuner Replaced With Added Hipshot

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1997 Fender American Standard In Olympic White Finish

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Small Dings, Marks And Visible Scratches

Missing String Tree With Extra Hole On Headstock As Shown

Solid Alder Body With Gloss Polyurethane Finish

9.5" Radius With Black Dot Inlays

String-Thru Body With Modern Low-Profile 6-Saddle Bridge

Sperzel Locking Tuners

C Shape Neck Profile

Comes As Shown With Non-Original Hard Shell Case

A classic American-made Telecaster from Fender's renowned American Standard series, this 1997 model features the timeless Olympic White finish paired with a maple neck for the unmistakable look and feel that has made the Tele a favorite for decades. Equipped with its original single-coil pickups, it delivers everything from sparkling cleans and crisp country twang to gritty blues and classic rock bite. The modern 6-saddle bridge, comfortable "C"-shaped neck, and 22-fret fingerboard provide excellent playability and reliable tuning stability. A versatile workhorse with vintage-inspired style and legendary Fender tone, this USA-made Telecaster is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in any collection.

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