1970 Fender Telecaster Bass Blonde

SPECS

Weight: 10.0 lbs

Case: Original Hardshell Case

Year: 1970

Condition: Very good with general signs of wear throughout.  Handful of chips on on the body as well as some buckle rash on the back.  Some finish discoloration on the sides of the bass. 

Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. No fret wear however fret height is lower on this instrument due to previous leveling (original frets). Setup with minimal neck relief and standard Fender action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. Fantastic feeling/sounding instrument with a long life ahead of it. All original. 

Mods/Repairs/Issues: 

- Original Nut required some filling/recutting. 
- Small ramp at end of neck required a shim and some partial leveling to correct the issue. 
- Slightly stiff E and D string tuners.

Neck Profile: C Standard 

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.83" / 12th: 0.99"

Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" 

Nut Width: 1 3/4"

Scale Length: 34"

Electronics Layout: Volume x1, Tone x1. Pot Codes match 1966 (using up older fender stock in this era) 

Pickups: Original Fender Bass Single Coil (White cloth wire, staggered pole pieces, 6.45K) 

String Gauge: 45 - 105

String Spacing: 19mm

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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