Fender Telecaster Deluxe Mocha Brown 1978
FENDER TELECASTER DELUXE 1978
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Telecaster Deluxe in Mocha Brown finish. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1978
- Country of origin: USA (Fullerton, CA)
- Serial number: S808297
- Body: Solid Alder with a comfort-contoured "belly cut”
- Weight: 8.40 lbs
- Neck: One-piece Maple with a "C" shape profile and a 3-bolt "F" stamp neck plate
- Fretboard: Integrated Maple (no rosewood option initially), 7.25-inch radius, featuring 21 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two Fender Wide Range Humbuckers with CuNiFe magnets and embossed Fender logos
- Controls: Individual Volume and Tone controls for each pickup and a 3-way toggle switch on the upper bout
- Knobs: Black Strat-style knobs (standard on models from late 1976 onwards, replacing the earlier amp-style knobs)
- Hardware: Chrome-plated; 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge
- Headstock: Oversized CBS-era Stratocaster-style with a "Bullet" truss rod adjustment nut
- Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller "F" style tuners
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (648 mm)
- Condition: 6/10
- Case: NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)
Comments:
Introduced in late 1972 (released in 1973), the Telecaster Deluxe was designed as Fender's top-tier Telecaster to compete with the Gibson Les Paul. It was the first solid-body Telecaster to feature dual humbucking pickups. The Mocha Brown finish, also commonly referred to as Walnut, became a staple for Fender in the 1970s and is one of the most iconic colours for this specific model. The guitar features Wide Range Humbuckers designed by Seth Lover, the original inventor of Gibson's PAF humbucker. Unlike standard Telecasters, the Deluxe borrowed several features from the Stratocaster, including the large headstock, a contoured "belly cut" body for comfort, and a hardtail bridge with six adjustable saddles.
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FENDER TELECASTER DELUXE 1978
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Telecaster Deluxe in Mocha Brown finish. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1978
- Country of origin: USA (Fullerton, CA)
- Serial number: S808297
- Body: Solid Alder with a comfort-contoured "belly cut”
- Weight: 8.40 lbs
- Neck: One-piece Maple with a "C" shape profile and a 3-bolt "F" stamp neck plate
- Fretboard: Integrated Maple (no rosewood option initially), 7.25-inch radius, featuring 21 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Two Fender Wide Range Humbuckers with CuNiFe magnets and embossed Fender logos
- Controls: Individual Volume and Tone controls for each pickup and a 3-way toggle switch on the upper bout
- Knobs: Black Strat-style knobs (standard on models from late 1976 onwards, replacing the earlier amp-style knobs)
- Hardware: Chrome-plated; 6-saddle string-through-body hardtail bridge
- Headstock: Oversized CBS-era Stratocaster-style with a "Bullet" truss rod adjustment nut
- Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller "F" style tuners
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches (648 mm)
- Condition: 6/10
- Case: NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)
Comments:
Introduced in late 1972 (released in 1973), the Telecaster Deluxe was designed as Fender's top-tier Telecaster to compete with the Gibson Les Paul. It was the first solid-body Telecaster to feature dual humbucking pickups. The Mocha Brown finish, also commonly referred to as Walnut, became a staple for Fender in the 1970s and is one of the most iconic colours for this specific model. The guitar features Wide Range Humbuckers designed by Seth Lover, the original inventor of Gibson's PAF humbucker. Unlike standard Telecasters, the Deluxe borrowed several features from the Stratocaster, including the large headstock, a contoured "belly cut" body for comfort, and a hardtail bridge with six adjustable saddles.
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
