Fender Telecaster George Harrison TL69-115 Rosewood 1985
FENDER TELECASTER ROSEWOOD GEORGE HARRISON
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Fender TL69-115, a faithful tribute to the iconic guitar played by George Harrison in The Beatles. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1985 (low serial)
- Country of origin: Japan (Fujigen factory)
- Serial number: A001048
- Body Material: Rosewood "sandwich" (Rosewood/Maple/Rosewood)
- Body Finish: Natural Gloss (Polyester)
- Neck Material: Solid one-piece Rosewood with Maple "skunk stripe"
- Neck Shape: 1960s "C"
- Fingerboard: Integrated Rosewood (one-piece neck design)
- Fingerboard Radius: Vintage 7.25" (184 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21 Vintage Style
- Nut Width: 42 mm (approx. 1.65")
- Pickups: Two Fender USA Vintage Telecaster Single-Coils
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, USA-made 3-way selector switch
- Bridge: Vintage-style 3-section bridge
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-style Kluson Deluxe tuners
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Condition: 6/10
- Case: Non-original case included
Comments:
This model is a faithful reissue of the 1968 all-rosewood Telecaster custom-built for George Harrison, which he famously used during the Beatles' rooftop concert and the Let It Be sessions. The "TL69" refers to the 1969 reissue style, while "115" originally indicated its price in Japanese Yen (115,000 Yen). This was the top-tier version of the model available at the time. Early Japanese Fender "A-prefix" serial numbers are highly sought after by collectors. Unlike the extremely heavy solid-rosewood originals, the TL69-115 features a chambered construction with a thin maple "sandwich" layer between rosewood sections to reduce weight while maintaining the iconic look. These early reissues are often considered superior to contemporary US versions due to the high quality of rosewood available to the Fujigen factory in the 1980s, paired with USA-made vintage-style pickups and electronics.
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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.
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FENDER TELECASTER ROSEWOOD GEORGE HARRISON
We are happy to offer for sale this vintage Fender TL69-115, a faithful tribute to the iconic guitar played by George Harrison in The Beatles. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1985 (low serial)
- Country of origin: Japan (Fujigen factory)
- Serial number: A001048
- Body Material: Rosewood "sandwich" (Rosewood/Maple/Rosewood)
- Body Finish: Natural Gloss (Polyester)
- Neck Material: Solid one-piece Rosewood with Maple "skunk stripe"
- Neck Shape: 1960s "C"
- Fingerboard: Integrated Rosewood (one-piece neck design)
- Fingerboard Radius: Vintage 7.25" (184 mm)
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21 Vintage Style
- Nut Width: 42 mm (approx. 1.65")
- Pickups: Two Fender USA Vintage Telecaster Single-Coils
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, USA-made 3-way selector switch
- Bridge: Vintage-style 3-section bridge
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-style Kluson Deluxe tuners
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
- Condition: 6/10
- Case: Non-original case included
Comments:
This model is a faithful reissue of the 1968 all-rosewood Telecaster custom-built for George Harrison, which he famously used during the Beatles' rooftop concert and the Let It Be sessions. The "TL69" refers to the 1969 reissue style, while "115" originally indicated its price in Japanese Yen (115,000 Yen). This was the top-tier version of the model available at the time. Early Japanese Fender "A-prefix" serial numbers are highly sought after by collectors. Unlike the extremely heavy solid-rosewood originals, the TL69-115 features a chambered construction with a thin maple "sandwich" layer between rosewood sections to reduce weight while maintaining the iconic look. These early reissues are often considered superior to contemporary US versions due to the high quality of rosewood available to the Fujigen factory in the 1980s, paired with USA-made vintage-style pickups and electronics.
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.
