1969 Fender Telecaster Olympic White-Blonde
Description
This 1969 Fender Telecaster represents a period when Fender craftsmanship was undergoing subtle shifts, yet still retained the essence that made these guitars legendary among players and collectors alike.
Over the decades, the guitar's original Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer finish has naturally aged and yellowed the white through to the butterscotch blonde hue seen today.
In 1979, the owner decided to swap the original pickguard for a striking black metal guard, altering the guitar's aesthetic to perhaps suit a Blackguard style.
The original three-ply white pickguard (white/black/white) was carefully removed and stored in the guitar's case. Having spent considerable time off the instrument, the nitrate material of the original guard has undergone natural shrinkage, a common characteristic of vintage plastics.
Over the decades, the guitar's original Olympic White nitrocellulose lacquer finish has naturally aged and yellowed the white through to the butterscotch blonde hue seen today.
In 1979, the owner decided to swap the original pickguard for a striking black metal guard, altering the guitar's aesthetic to perhaps suit a Blackguard style.
The original three-ply white pickguard (white/black/white) was carefully removed and stored in the guitar's case. Having spent considerable time off the instrument, the nitrate material of the original guard has undergone natural shrinkage, a common characteristic of vintage plastics.