Fender Telecaster 1960, DuPont Red

$100,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Fender
Model	Telecaster
Finish	DuPont Red
SKU	GS11179-A
Handedness	Left
Made In Year	1960
Body Material	Ash
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/Brazilian rosewood
Tuners	Kluson Deluxe, single line
Weight	6.8lbs
Nut Width	1.65"
Neck Profile	Oval
Neck Depth	.81" - .97"
Radius	7.25"
Electronics	Original
Pickup Impedance	B = 6.1K, N = 6.5K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Case	Original brown Tolex hardshell case with gold plush lining.
Modifications/Repairs	Two coats of red at the heel with a layer of clear over that; finish has sanding marks in that area. All this was probably done at the factory.
Condition Notes	Exceptionally fine condition.
Neck	N/A
Pots	1376019, CTS pots from the 19th week of 1960.

Description

This 1960 Fender Telecaster stands out immediately as a rare left-handed example finished in Dupont red, a striking custom-color presentation from the early slab-board era. The guitar remains all original and carries the dry, responsive feel and articulate attack that continue to define early Telecasters. Around the heel, there are two coats of red beneath a layer of clear, along with visible sanding marks in that area, details that appear consistent with work likely completed at the factory. Those small irregularities offer an interesting glimpse into Fender’s production process during a period when custom-color instruments were still handled in relatively small numbers.