MadDog Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Just throwing this out there, I have a 1989 Fender USA Telecaster sitting in my brothers place, it has been for about 2 years now, bought it a good while back but never really played it as I preferred my Gibson's and gretsch, wondering if anybody would be interested in it. There is some fret wear between 2nd and 5th frets nothing serious, still very playable. No other significant damage or much playing wear for a guitar this old, just a few wee dings. I suppose I would be looking for somewhere around the £450-500ish mark, which as far as I can tell from having a look about ebay and forums and the like seems to be a pretty good deal, anyone interested? Also worth mentioning my brother is away on business and is away for another week or so, so if someone wanted to check it out you can, just when he's back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian850 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Has it had new saddles and a bridge fitted? Edited February 25, 2013 by Ian850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Couldn't tell you in all honesty, this is the way I bought it. Did Telecasters of this age not come with this bridge and saddles? Date stamps and serial numbers all say 1989. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Most teles around that time came with the modern style flat steel bridge and saddles (see picture below), but its common for folk to change the bridge to vintage ashtray style, brass saddles, etc. A scratchplate change is also common, e.g. I prefer black plates on blonde teles Very fair price for a USA tele, might also be worth putting it on Gumtree? Edited February 25, 2013 by davetherave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Ah right okay, thanks for the info mate Just to update then folks, there is the possibility that the bridge and saddles were replaced at some point in the past, possibly for a more "authentic vintage" look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 The Bridge is genuine fender, whether stock or replacement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian850 Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Can you put an 'in focus' shot of the headstock decal and serial number, and also the neck plate, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Sorry Guys this is now provisionally sold, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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