1969 Fender Telecaster

by Curt
(Kentucky USA)

I am interested in the value of my Telecaster in the current market.

1969 Telecaster. Opaque blonde finish. Refretted by Joe Glaser in Nashville 2009. Frets Plek'd. Bone nut replaced original plastic, but still have original. Have original ashtray bridge cover and original case. All in very good to excellent condition. Discoloration in photo is from lighting in the sunroom. The finish is consistent and non-yellowed.

ANSWER

Hi, Curt--

Here is the general info:

TELECASTER (CBS MFG. 1965-1983)
- single cutaway ash body with routing channel between the pickups, bolt-on maple neck, "F" stamp on neckplate, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays (1967-1982) or rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays (1965-69), "Telecaster" logo on headstock with six-on-one-side tuners, STB anchored bridge with three paired-string adj. saddles, white pickguard, two single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way switch mounted on a metal plate, chrome hardware, available in Blonde finish, mfg. 1965-1982.

The pricing info:

1969
Mint $7,000
Exc.+ $5,500
Exc. $4,500
Avg.+ $3,800
Avg. $3,200
General $2,700

Lynne