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Sound Pure's Take

Condition: Used, Very Good

Absolutely laden with vintage vibe, this '55 Tele from Chad Underwood has all the trappings of a real-deal vintage 50s Tele at an absolute steal of a price. The deep U neck, single-ply white pickguard, and wonderful relic job are astoundingly convincing. The ash body, paired up with some hot Ron Ellis single-coil pickups balance a lively acoustic resonance with serious electric power.

*This is not a licensed Fender product.

SP Luthier Notes: Fret dress and setup

Model
'55 Tele
Weight
7.4 lbs
Serial #
NA
Year
2009
Body Material
Ash
Color
Blonde
Body Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Shape
U (.930" - .980")
Scale Length
25.5"
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Number of Frets
21
Fret Size
6105
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
1.650"
Neck Plate
4-Bolt
Neck Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard
None
Position Inlays
Black Dots
Neck Pickup
Ron Ellis Tele Neck (8.8K)
Bridge Pickup
Ron Ellis Tele Bridge (9.4K)
Controls
Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching
3-Way Pickup Selector
Bridge
Fender 3-Saddle
Tuning Machines
Vintage-Style
Hardware Finish
Chrome
Pickguard
White
Knobs
Knurled Chrome
Case
Tweed Hardshell

Watch & listen

Chad Underwood '55 Tele - Quick 'n Dirty

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