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Condition: Used, Very Good
This KR (Keith Richards) Butterscotch tele is rare and wonderful. Modeled on the famous "Micawber" gifted by Eric Clapton to Keith, this one has tons of mojo in looks, sound, and feel. The additional flourishes of 6-saddle bridge and a very pretty Birdseye Maple fingerboard may not be period correct, but add tons of value to a modern take on an infamous classic
SP Luthier Notes: Setup confirmed
From Fender
Since 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been a "dream factory," producing guitars that are to playing what Ferraris are to driving. The skilled craftsmen in Fender's Corona, Calif., Custom Shop are known worldwide for their artistry in making guitars that range from the fine to the fantastic. Whether it's building a new custom instrument from the ground up or modifying an existing one, their best is the best.
Fender Custom Shop instruments have been crafted for and with the input of the world's finest players-names like Clapton, Beck, Burton, Cray, Gilmour, Townshend and Vaughan, to name just a few. One could be yours.
Model: Custom Shop KR Telecaster
Weight: 7.95 lbs
Serial #: CN703291
Year: 1997
Body Material: Ash
Color: Butterscotch
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: Birdseye Maple
Neck Shape: C (.880" - .895")
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Fingerboard: None
Position Inlays: Black Dots
Neck Pickup: Humbucker (7.2K)
Middle Pickup:
Bridge Pickup: Tele Bridge (7.1K)
Special Electronics:
Controls: Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Way Pickup Selector
Bridge: 6-Saddle String Through Body
Tuning Machines: Sperzel Locking
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Black
Knobs: Knurled Chrome
Case: Tweed Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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