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1969 Fender Paisley Telecaster
The famous Paisley Telecasters were only available in 1968 and 1969, making them one of the rarest production model Telecasters ever made.
This amazing instrument came from the original owner and is especially clean and 100% original. This Tele is lightweight and resonant and the pickups have a clarity without the harshness you something hear from later series Telecasters.
Because of the fragile nature of the way these were produced with wallpaper/giftwrap paper. Most are falling apart and can not even see much playing time. The Paisley paper on this amazing instrument is FULLY intact and looks great!
This one was definitely a pride and joy instrument. You can tell it was played because of the slight wear through on the finish on the sides/edgesof the body but the finish of the neck and body retain a lustre of a new guitar that you don't often see on a 40+ year old instrument. Because of the yellowing of the topcoat the original more garish pink hues have faded to a pleasant clementine tinged pink.
Check out the better than normal case candy. This one comes with a killer vintage Cordova brand woven hippie strap ($150 value) , period coil cable, vintage period picks, original Fender luggage tag, original polishing cloth and case key!
Summary
Body: Alder with pink paisley wrap
Neck: Maple neck with maple cap fretboard 1 5/8" wide nut, and black dot inlays, "3 JAN 69 B" neck stamp
Pickups/Hardware: all original, two single-coil pickups (late 60's multicolored cloth-covered wire throughout, '66 pots, measuring 6.75kOhms in the neck and 5.9k in the bridge), three-way pickup selector switch, volume and tone controls, and original ashtray bridge cover.
Cosmetic Condition: This is one fantastic looking guitar! Easily the best Paisley Tele we've ever had. This one has light checking throughout with only a couple spots where the lacquer cracks are deep. The neck is smooth and clean with only some small dings here and there. The fretboard is the same, very minimal wear that does not affect playability one bit. The headstock looks like new. This is a beautiful addition to any Telecaster collection and it also plays great!
Playability: The strings are at a medium-low height, play amazingly, and ring out clearly across the fretboard.
Modifications: None
Weight: 7lbs 11oz
Case: Original hardshell and case candy.
