{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-custom-black-1978","title":"Fender Telecaster Custom Black, 1978  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a classic piece – a Fender Telecaster Custom from 1978 with an original Wide Range Humbucker designed by Seth Lover. This model was produced from 1972 to 1981. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Fender Telecaster Custom is in overall good condition, with noticeable wear to the finish. It has chips and dents primarily on the back and the colour coats are worn through on the arm-rest area of the top. The neck finish is in good condition. Fret wear is very light, with no finish buildup against the frets, suggesting a professional refret some time ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the heavier examples we have seen with a very dense piece of Ash for the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volume and Tone knobs are Stratocaster style. These guitars originally used the ‘Witch Hat’ knobs with set screws, found on many Fender amps but by 1977 CBS\/Fender transitioned them to splined, push-on Stratocaster Volume \/ Tone knobs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge is a six-saddle type and the bridge cover is included.   The strap pins are original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese guitars are equipped with both the head-mounted 'Bullet' truss rod adjuster and three-bolt MicroTilt neck joint, which had appeared the previous year on the Stratocaster. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar plays well overall, and could readily be set up to a player’s preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with the original molded hard shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Fender Telecaster Customs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1972 Fender Telecaster Custom was a significant reworking of the 1959-1972 Custom.  The original Custom was an upscale version of the classic Tele using the same hardware but with a double-bound body and a Rosewood fingerboard, which had just made its debut on the new Jazzmaster.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of the 1972 Fender Telecaster Custom was to provide a guitar with a humbucker to compete with Gibson.  To this end, the R\u0026amp;D team with legendary pickup designer Seth Lover added a brand-new humbucker in the neck position, three way toggle switch, and individual volume and tone controls. The Tele Custom was used by a number of prominent guitarists, including Keith Richards and The Edge.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA key factor in the rarity of this model is that the Wide Range Humbucker, designed for Fender by Seth Lover, used CuNiFe magnets (made of Copper, Nickel and Iron), shaped into the adjustable polepieces. CuNiFe was hard to work in this manner, making the pickups expensive; as well, CuNiFe manufacture basically ended, prohibiting further production in the original design. Still, it is often regarded as one of the best-sounding, most articulate pickups available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Telecaster Custom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Fender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gloss Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Solidbody Electric Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  S817307, built during 1978 at Fullerton, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Condition:  \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e   10.78 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   4.9 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e    25.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e    647.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e 1.634  in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  41.51 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bridge Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Molded Hard Shell \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 191053\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; 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