{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-deluxe-1977-sunburst-w-hang-tags","title":"Fender 1977-78 Telecaster Deluxe Sunburst W\/ Original Case, Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFender astutely hired Seth Lover away from Gibson in 1967. Lover was the engineer who had invented the PAF humbucker at Gibson in 1955, the pickup that had come to dominate rock, jazz, and the emerging heavy metal genre, and Fender wanted their own answer to it. The result, the Fender Wide Range humbucking pickup, was perfected by Lover by late 1970 and was deliberately designed with a somewhat brighter tone so as not to be an exact copy of previous humbucking pickups. The Wide Range used 12 CuNiFe — copper, nickel, iron — alloy magnets wound to 10,000 turns with 42-gauge polysol wire, producing a DC resistance of 10.6 kilo-ohms. The man who invented the PAF, building a pickup specifically designed not to sound like the PAF — brighter, clearer, more articulate, with hum rejection and a wider frequency response than a single coil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gibson.com\/products\/gibson-custom-everly-brothers-j-180-ebony\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Telecaster Deluxe was introduced in January 1973 as the top model in the Telecaster family, billed as the first solid-body dual-humbucking-pickup Telecaster. The Deluxe added a pair of Wide Range humbuckers, individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, and the bridge from a hard-tail Stratocaster, with the larger 1970s Strat headstock, wider fret wire, and curved heel. The body also received a comfort contour belly cut on the back. The result was a guitar that borrowed the best functional features from both sides of the Fender-Gibson divide — Telecaster DNA with Gibson-style hum rejection and output, packaged in a visually striking instrument that looked and played unlike anything else in the Fender line. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gibson.com\/products\/gibson-custom-everly-brothers-j-180-ebony\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis example is all original. Both Wide Range humbuckers are original and reading correctly — neck at 10.43k, bridge at 10.52k, well matched and within specification for original CuNiFe units. It wasn't until 2020 that Fender reintroduced a true-to-vintage CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker through its American Vintage II and Custom Shop lines — the reissues produced between the 1970s originals and 2020 used ceramic bar magnets beneath the bobbins and did not replicate the original's tonal character. The CTS potentiometers date to the 21st week of 1978, placing production in mid-1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll hardware original throughout — bridge, tuners, pickguard, knobs, switch, output jack, neck plate, neck screws. Original wiring and solder joints intact. Ash body with original sunburst finish in very good condition; two ding fills on the front bottom horn and lower bout, visible in photos. One-piece maple neck in medium C profile at .902\" at the first fret and .966\" at the tenth, maple fingerboard with black dot inlays. Frets are worn — fair condition, noted honestly. Original hang tag included. Original Cases Inc hardshell case in good condition - the case doesn't say Fender on it, but the original owner sold me the guitar and remembered that the case was original to the guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 9lbs 2.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: ash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Date: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Markings: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Repairs: ding fill in on front bottom horn and front lower bout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Binding Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Length: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Bout: 12-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaist: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper Bout: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Buttons: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap Button Added?: no Location: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 1 piece maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Profile: mdeium C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .9025\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness At 10th Fret: .966\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 2\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Date: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Markings: black dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Condition: fair, worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret Count: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1-5\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Brand: Fender \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: fixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTremolo Arm Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge And Saddle Crews Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.0875\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Brand And Model: Fender closed gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges To Headstock For Tuners?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Markings: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod Cover: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 39\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation: hang tag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Brand: Cases Inc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Smells?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Brand: Fender Seth Lover-designed Wide Range humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Reading: neck 10.43, bridge 10.52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Bobbin Color: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Markings: Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Cover Color: chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Cavity Condition: very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Cavity Cover Material: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Cavity Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Manufacturer Code: 137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Date Code: 7821\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotentiometer Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Brand: ?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Condition: good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Tip Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Plate Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Plate Color?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrews Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmells?: no\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories Included: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Brand: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Color: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Condition: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece Original?: n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping policy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default 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