{"product_id":"1971-fender-telecaster-blonde-refin","title":"SOLD - 1971 Fender Telecaster – Player’s Grade Restoration – 6.9 lbs – Nitro Finish","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1971 Fender Telecaster – 6.9 lbs! – Pro Refin \u0026amp; Recent Refret – Stabilized Pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the ultimate vintage \"Player’s Tele.\" Weighing in at an incredible \u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.9 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, this 1971 Fender Telecaster is resonant, punchy, and a dream to play for long sets. While the body has been professionally refinished in a classic Blonde, the soul of this instrument is 100% vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Pro\" Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e As a specialized dealer, I’ve personally gone through this guitar to ensure it’s stage-ready:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Refret:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e This guitar was recently refretted. It plays effortlessly with plenty of life on the frets—no divots, no buzzing, just smooth bends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilized Pickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e The original pickups had become microphonic (common for this era). I have professionally wax-potted them to eliminate squeal and feedback while carefully preserving the original windings and vintage tone. They are now quiet, reliable, and sound fantastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 6.9 lbs (exceptionally light for the era).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Original finish and decal; comfortable \"C\" profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Period-correct \"F\" tuners and 3-saddle bridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Older professional refinish with light, natural checking and authentic \"mojo.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Includes original early-70s Fender black hardshell case with orange plush interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crown Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44046117503019,"sku":null,"price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/4104\/7083\/files\/DSC00361.jpg?v=1778263845","url":"https:\/\/thecrownelectric.com\/products\/1971-fender-telecaster-blonde-refin","provider":"The Crown Electric","version":"1.0","type":"link"}