{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-modified-1977-electric-guitar-pre-owned","title":"Fender Telecaster Modified 1977 Electric Guitar Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere we have a vintage Fender Telecaster that over\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e its lifetime has been thoughtfully modified to improve reliability and playability while retaining its original body, neck, finish and several key vintage components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original natural finish has aged beautifully and remains in very good overall condition, displaying the honest play wear and cosmetic marks expected of a well-loved vintage Fender. The headstock decal presents well, adding to the guitar's classic vintage appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe body and neck appear to be original, as do the pickguard, four-bolt Fender neck plate and both original string trees. The original inspection sticker that would typically be found on the reverse of the pickguard has been removed at some point and relocated to the neck near the neck pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Telecaster has benefited from a number of professional upgrades. It has been fitted with a replacement nut and has been professionally refretted. At the time of the refret, the neck was also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e processed, resulting in exceptionally accurate fretwork and a beautifully low, comfortable setup. The guitar plays effortlessly across the entire fingerboard with excellent action and intonation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original three-saddle bridge has been replaced with a genuine Fender six-saddle bridge, providing improved intonation while maintaining the classic Telecaster feel. The original pickups have been upgraded to Fender Noiseless pickups, delivering classic Tele tone with significantly reduced hum. The electronics—including the potentiometers, selector switch and wiring—have also been replaced with modern components for dependable performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original tuners have been replaced with quality Schaller six-in-line machine heads, offering excellent tuning stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an honest, well-maintained vintage Telecaster built to be played and enjoyed. If you're after a genuine vintage Fender with modern reliability, outstanding playability and classic Telecaster tone, this represents excellent value!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar doesn't come with a case, but please feel free to get in touch as we have plenty of hard case options for this guitar!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup DC Resistance ~ 10.83k Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup DC Resistance ~ 6.16k Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight ~ 3.82kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Trade In","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44516043096107,"sku":"'77ModTele","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/7883\/files\/MG_7139_83640d2c-ac6e-4e51-bfda-04713bfc9b29.jpg?v=1785313704","url":"https:\/\/therockinn.com\/products\/fender-telecaster-modified-1977-electric-guitar-pre-owned","provider":"The Rock Inn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}