1967 Fender Custom Telecaster, Sunburst
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At a Glance:
Model: Custom Telecaster
Finish: Sunburst
Body: Double-bound, Alder
Neck Date: OCT 66
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets & Nut: Refretted with changed nut
Tuners: Original double-line Klusons reinstated; tuner holes professionally plugged and redrilled
Bridge: Correct bridge with threaded saddles
Input Jack: Changed; original retained in the case
Electronics: Added treble-bleed cap
Pots: Two CTS pots - week 13 of 1966
Pickups: Correct neck pickup. Bridge pickup shows signs of work
Pickup Readings: Bridge 6.36k / Neck 5.13k
Nut Width: 41.2mm
Neck Depth: 21.8mm at 1st fret / 22.9mm at 12th fret
Summary: A rare, lightweight and highly resonant double-bound Tele with fantastic natural wear, excellent playability and loads of personality!
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We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
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1967 Fender Custom Telecaster, Sunburst
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1967 Fender Custom Telecaster, Sunburst
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A seriously good-looking, rare, double bound 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster, finished in Sunburst with honest, natural wear that looks perfect on this model. As one of the rarer Telecaster incarnations these are much harder to find particularly in the UK, and given their desirability they naturally command a higher price than the standard model of the period. This example is incredibly lightweight, resonant and a joy to play... and to look at!
The finish has aged beautifully, with plenty of buckle wear to the back, forearm wear and dings to the top, nicely yellowed binding and a smooth, played-in feel to the neck. An honest/authentic patina that only comes from decades of use, and given the way it plays and sounds it's no wonder this has been used extensively over the years.
The serial number dates to 1967, while the neck is stamped OCT 66 and both CTS pots date to week 13, 1966. The neck has been refretted and the nut changed.. It has a lovely worn feel in the hand as you'd expect, and overall it plays very well. The tuner holes have been professionally plugged and re-drilled; an excellent job barely noticeable. The original double-line Klusons have been reinstated and function well.
Hardware includes the correct bridge and threaded saddles. The input jack has been changed, with the original retained in the case and it has an added cap for treble bleed. The pickups read 6.36k at the bridge and 5.13k at the neck. The neck pickup presents well, while tone of the bridge pickup solder eyelets looks disturbed. It retains the correct white string but inconsistent blackening suggests it has likely been removed at some stage.
Tonally, it has everything you want from a good mid/late-’60s Tele. The bridge has plenty of bite, attack and clarity, while the neck pickup is warmer and rounder without losing definition. Playability is excellent thanks to a very comfortable neck profile, a good refret and a really smooth feel in the hand.
A fantastic-looking 1967 Custom Telecaster with genuine play wear, and loads of personality! Not a museum piece, but looking all the better for it... this is exactly the kind of guitar that will stand out in any collection, and one that you won't want to put down!
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At a Glance:
Model: Custom Telecaster
Finish: Sunburst
Body: Double-bound, Alder
Neck Date: OCT 66
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets & Nut: Refretted with changed nut
Tuners: Original double-line Klusons reinstated; tuner holes professionally plugged and redrilled
Bridge: Correct bridge with threaded saddles
Input Jack: Changed; original retained in the case
Electronics: Added treble-bleed cap
Pots: Two CTS pots - week 13 of 1966
Pickups: Correct neck pickup. Bridge pickup shows signs of work
Pickup Readings: Bridge 6.36k / Neck 5.13k
Nut Width: 41.2mm
Neck Depth: 21.8mm at 1st fret / 22.9mm at 12th fret
Summary: A rare, lightweight and highly resonant double-bound Tele with fantastic natural wear, excellent playability and loads of personality!
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.