SOLD - Fender Telecaster Custom Black 1974 with Original Case

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Who buys vintage guitars?  We do!

Call 530-570-1525 or email sales@maharsvintageguitars.com to sell your vintage guitar, bass, amplifier, etc - one piece or a collection!  We are always ready to buy instruments, amps and effects from Fender, Gibson, Martin, Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Marshall, Vox and just about anything else related to musical instruments.   You can also click here for more info on selling us vintage instruments, amps, parts, etc.  

This 1974 Fender Telecaster Custom in Black is a classic example of Fender’s early-’70s evolution, blending traditional Telecaster snap with the added power and versatility of a wide-range humbucker in the neck position. 

Tele Customs in black are subject to the Keith Richards Effect as he used one from the late 70s through the early 80s.

This is just about the perfect example.  These guitars are usually heavy, but black Customs have alder bodies, so this one weighs just a hair over 7.5 pounds.  The neck has that comfortable, broken-in vintage feel that makes these guitars so enjoyable to play for long sessions.  The parts and finish are all original.  The frets have been leveled and crowned once, and there is plenty of meat left on them.  The truss rod is fully functional, and the setup came out great.  The case is original to the guitar, making this a killer package.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best.

 We buy, sell, and take trades.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The ’70s Tele Custom is incredibly versatile.” – The Gear Page
“Best of both worlds: Tele twang and humbucker warmth.” – TDPRI
“Wide-range humbuckers are magic.” – Harmony Central
“Perfect for players who want more than a standard Tele.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Underrated classic Fender.” – Ultimate Guitar

SPECS:

• Color: Black
• Weight: 7lbs 9.5oz
  
• Body: Alder 
  
• Body Date/Code: See Pics
• Neck: Maple, w/ 3-bolt "Micro-Tilt" joint
  
• Neck Profile: C
• Neck Date/Code: See Pics
• Fretboard: Maple
  
• Inlays: Black Dot
  
• Frets: Original
  
• Fret Count: 21
  
• Nut: Original
  
• Nut width: 1-9/16"
  
• Radius: 7.25"
  
• Scale: 25.5"
  
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .865"
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .95"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
  
• Overall length: 38 3/8"
  
• Lower bout: 12 5/8"
  
• Waist: 8 15/16"
  
• Upper bout: 10 7/8"
  
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"
  
• String gauge: .010"-.046"
  
• Hardware Color: Nickel, Chrome
• Pickguard: Original
• Bridge Pickup/Brand: Fender Single Coil
• Pickup Reading: 6.22k
• Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup/Brand: Fender Wide Range Humbucker
• Pickup Reading: 10.34k
• Original?: Yes
  
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original F Logo
• Knobs: Original
  
• Switch: 3 Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Late 60s Fender HSC
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air.  Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com.  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.