Fender Telecaster with Maple Fretboard 1980 - 1983 - Brown Sunburst

A fantastic example of the ever popular Fender Telecaster. S8 serial number Telecasters are notoriously difficult to date precisely (watch out for certain dealers claiming S8 guitars are all from 1978!). This particular guitar appears to be from 1981, judging by the pot codes which are March 1981. These really are end of an era Teles, being the last 'original' spec guitars before the reissues started in the early 80's. And one of the last made in the original Fullerton before production moved to Corona Not too many rosewood board Teles around from this period, and a very nice piece of dark rosewood it is too! Totally original and in excellent condition for the age, minor fret wear and some minor marks to the body, but absolutely nothing which detracts from the playability of the instrument. Supplied in a 90's era Fender red label case, sought after in its own right. As you can see from my research spreadsheet this is great value, the pickups are not brittle and harsh as you might expect from 1 meg pots, the only downside is the drop off at 7 downwards which is a well known foible of 1 meg pots! the neck is an absolute joy. Not had it long at all but I need to sell it unexpectantly.....life and that! Serial Number: S846931 Weight: 8lb 5oz Fretboard Radius: 7.25" Colour: Brown Sunburst Body: Ash Neck: Maple Neck Profile: Fat C Fingerboard: Rosewood Hardware: Chrome Bridge: String through only Pickups: Original Case: Red Label 1 meg pots neck 7.2 k bridge 6.8 k F tuners