1969 Fender Rosewood Telecaster
Most commonly associated with George Harrison of The Beatles, the original Rosewood Telecaster was designed for Fender in the 1960s by former Rickenbacker luthier Roger Rossmeisl and built by Phillip Kubicki.
As the story goes, Fender planned to introduce an all-rosewood Telecaster to its wide range of offerings. Who better to play the prototype than Harrison? After he received the gift in 1968, the Rosewood Telecaster quickly became an iconic instrument, as it was used it in the film Let It Be, during the Beatles’ Abbey Road recording sessions and iconic final public performance on the rooftop of the Apple Corps headquarters.
The Rosewood Tele became one of the most iconic instruments associated with Harrison, and it still holds legendary status.
It's unclear how many of these were made between 1968-1972 but their rarity and distinctive sound make it a prized instrument for collectors and guitar enthusiasts.
This one has had the original gloss finish stripped from the body and neck so the original Fender logo was replaced with a 'Spaghetti' logo.
Non-original pickups (Bare Knuckle Pickups), newer 'F' Tuners and replacement string tree. A great looking and sounding Tele!
Specifications:
- 2-Piece Rosewood with Maple Centre Piece Body (Chambered)
- Rosewood Neck w/Maple Skunk Stripe
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- 7.5" Radius
- 1 5/8" Nut
- Bare Knuckle Pickups
- 3-Ply Pickguard
- Correct Pots and 3-way Switch
- Newer Fender F Tuners
- Fender Custom Shop G&G Case
- Condition: The original poly finish has been completely removed from the entire guitar and left with a satin feel. Body was routed for a middle pickup as some point and filled. It also has had a refret and new nut. Some non-original screws throughout and rectangular jack plate has been fitted.
Weight: 7lbs 9oz (3.43kg)
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