A Timeline of Fender Telecasters | Reverb News
Sep 3, 2021 · Fender has built over 200 kinds of Telecasters. Here are some of the most important models. Need a hand finding the right Telecaster for you? Visit our Fender Telecaster Buying Guide. Broadcaster, 1950–51. 1950 Broadcaster. Rare early Telecaster with original shortlived name.
Fender Telecaster: How to Find the Year & Value
Oct 12, 2021 · How to find the year and value of a Fender Telecaster. Serial numbers, potentiometer codes, finish colors. 1950s 1960s. True Vintage Guitar.
Fender Telecaster: The Best and Worst Years to Buy - Guitar …
Jan 23, 2022 · Prices for Fender Telecaster guitars made between 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971 vary by model, condition, year, and finish. The price ranges detailed below are the most common prices at which Fender Telecasters made in these years are bought and sold.
A Guide to the Fender Telecaster | GC Riffs - Guitar Center
Oct 15, 2024 · We can divide up the Telecaster's evolution into three periods: Fender under Leo Fender's ownership (1946–1965), Fender under the ownership of CBS (1965–1984), and post-CBS (1984–today). Let's take a quick look at the changes during these three periods.
Telecaster Buying Guide: Find the Best Telecaster for You - Reverb
A Guide to Finding the Best Telecaster for You and Your Budget. Most Popular Telecasters Considerations Squier Entry-Level American-Made Vintage Spec True Vintage Tele Hybrids Signature Teles. The Fender Telecaster's straightforward, streamlined, and simple design has been at the forefront of guitar music since the early 1950s.
How to Date a Fender with Serial Numbers | Reverb News
Jun 18, 2023 · The Early Years: 1950 - 1954. In the early years, Fender serial numbers schemes were specific to the model. Esquires, Broadcasters and Telecasters shared a serial number sequence, while the landmark Precision Bass had its own system. In this early period, the serial number can be found on the bridge of the instrument (see image).
Best Years for Fender Telecaster (and Worst Years) - Gear Talk
Mar 9, 2024 · Looking to buy a used Fender Telecaster, and want to know which years to seek or avoid. Learn about wood quality differences between past and present models.
‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Fender Teles: What’s The Difference?
Jul 5, 2021 · But those first 30-odd years – 20 of them captained by the legendary Leo – gave us the three defining models of the Telecaster, officially referred to by decade: the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Fender made small tweaks to the Tele each year as production grew, so nowadays it’s simpler to categorise these most noticeable features by a ...
The Definitive Guide to the Fender Telecaster – Dreamtone
Nov 9, 2023 · While the Fender Telecaster has remained relatively consistent in its design over the years, there are certain year models that are highly sought after by collectors and players. Some of the best year models include: 1952: The original year model with the iconic "blackguard" design. 1965: The transition year model with features from both the ...
Fender Telecaster: The Guitar That Started Rock - Gear Talk
May 1, 2023 · The base model Telecaster remains virtually unchanged some 70 years later. Sure, today there are literally dozens of models at any one time, and we’ll cover that later, but it is safe to say that with very little change, our look at the Fender Telecaster, from top to bottom, is very close to a good look at the original.