2016 Fender LTD '67 Smuggler Telecaster Closet Classic

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Fender ran into batches of heavy swamp ash in the late 70s, and players didn't dig it.  In response to some blowback, they made some batches of Telecasters with routed weight-relief chambers under the pickguard, which became known unofficially as the Smuggler Telecaster. 
 
The weight of this guitar is just 6 pounds, 9.5 ounces.

This Custom Shop limited edition guitar mimics all the features of a 67 tele, from the smuggler routes, to the bridge, and the much-loved maple cap fretboard.  In case you didn't know, Teles in this era aren't just one piece of maple.  They have a curved slice of maple that is applied just like a rosewood board would be.  

The stock, hand-wound Fender pickups are a bit on the lower output side, which I believe gives you better tone with a wider frequency range - more like a 50's Tele.

The guitar is all original and pretty much just as it came from Fender though it is missing the cool clear pickguard that Fender included, along with the multi-ply white guard currently installed. There is no detectable fretwear and only the lightest signs that it has been played.

The original case contains the certificate of authenticity and shop traveler form (spec sheet) in the original book, plus other original paperwork, picks and the bridge cover.

The original, clear Telecaster pickguard is not included. We are working on having one made.

Color: Black
Weight: 6lbs 9.5ozs
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple rift sawn with "maple cap" fretboard
Neck Date/Code: NOV 30 2017
Neck Profile: 60 style oval C, see picture.
Fretboard: Maple
Inlays: Black Micarta dots
Frets: Sanko 6105
Fret count: 21
Nut: Bone
Nut width: 1 5/8"
Radius: 9.5"
Scale: 25 1/2"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.87"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.93"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Total length: 38 3/8"
Lower bout: 12 3/4"
Waist: 9"
Upper bout: 11"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 3/4"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Chrome and nickel
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Fender H/W 67 Tele BRG CC
Bridge Pickup Reading: 5.55k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Fender H/W 67 Tele NK CC
Neck Pickup Reading: 5.07k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original
Switch: Original 3-way
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: OHSC
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