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If you've been wondering about Fender Telecaster body dimensions, read on. We'll talk about '70s and '60s Telecaster body shapes and pickups, and the Triple Tele Deluxe. These guitars can be a great addition to any guitarist's collection. Regardless of your style or level of guitar playing, you'll be able to find the right guitar for your needs.

Thinline telecaster guitar body dimensions

 

A Thinline Telecaster is a lighter version of a regular Telecaster. Despite the label, the Thinline body is actually the same thickness as a standard Telecaster, at 1.75 inches. Other thinline guitar models, such as the Squier model, have a body that is about 1.5 inches thinner. Thin bodies are desirable for their lighter weight and comfort.

 

Another difference between a Thinline Telecaster and the standard Telecaster is its neck joint. The '50s and 1960s Telecasters had an upper edge that joined the neck at the 17th fret, whereas the guitars made during the 1970s and early 1980s had a more gradual curve.

 

These guitars come with a wide neck, making them ideal for classical guitar players. Players with large hands will also appreciate the extra width of the nut, which is only available on Modern Construction models. The neck is also slightly longer, which means it's easier to reach the strings.

 

In the 1970s, the Thinline model was a huge hit. Ash-bodied Fenders were heavy and bulky, but the Thinline model is lightweight and has a thin body. It measures 38 1/2 inches long overall and 25 1/2 inches long at the scale.

 

Thinline Telecaster guitar body dimensions are more narrow than those of a dreadnought guitar. The body length of these guitars varies from one brand to the next, and it is important to measure carefully to ensure that they will fit your body. The thinline telecaster guitar body is also the most affordable option.

'70s and '60s Telecaster body shape

 

The Telecaster body shape has changed a lot over the years. In the 1950s and 1960s, the upper edge of the body was a steep curve, joining the neck and body at the 17th fret. In the 1970s, the shape changed a bit to a flatter curve, with the notch on the bass side reduced. This body shape was used until 1982, when it was discontinued.

 

The body shape of the 1960s and 1970s Telecasters is distinctively different from the current model. Telecasters from the 1960s and 1970s were made with ash bodies. Their bodies are slightly larger than modern Telecasters. They also have deeper body cavities, allowing for better acoustic sound.

 

In late 1967, Fender introduced the "Smuggler's Telecaster". Due to a shortage of lightweight ash, Fender was struggling to find the right kind of wood for the body. This resulted in the exploration of different body shapes. In 1968, engineers continued their research and began developing a lighter version. In 1968, Fender engineers created a new model called the "Thinline," which has an extra-thin body and a pearloid pickguard.

 

Several other differences between the 1960s and 1970s Telecaster body shape include the wood used for the body. The body of the early '70s Telecaster had a neck with a narrower profile and a strange neck pocket. The neck was also heavier than the sixties, which meant that the neck was more narrow than it is on the modern model.

 

In addition to the thinline Telecaster, Fender also produced a Telecaster with a thin maple neck and standard Tele style single coil pickups. This model was produced from late 1968 to early 1971. Its body was made from ash or mahogany, with a rosewood fingerboard.

'70s American Standard Telecaster pickups

 

If you're interested in the vintage sound of the '70s American Standard Telecaster, you'll want to get a Telecaster with the same pickups. The N3 pickups have a distinct 'raw' Tele sound, but they're built to handle high-gain sounds as well. The Deluxe version has the smoothest tone of all Telecaster models. Squier's guitars are also well-known for their rich, creamy tones, but they won't achieve the organic drive that the American Special has.

 

'70s Telecasters came equipped with in-house wound Wide Range humbuckers, which were a huge innovation at the time. While Telecasters had single-coil pickups before, the humbuckers added a whole new dimension to their tone. They put the Telecaster on par with humbucking guitars, and they sound great with heavy rock and jazz fusion.

 

Unlike the modern-day American Standard Telecaster pickups, early '70s Telecaster pickups were wound with plain enamel magnet wire. Later on, Fender began using heavy formvar magnet wire. This made the wires' inductance higher. They also were wound using traditional Forbon bobbins.

 

Seymour Duncan has been at the forefront of guitar pickup manufacturing for over 40 years. They offer a huge range of guitar pickups, including the famous Quarter Pound pickup set for Telecaster. This set features two distinct pickups, including a high-output model and a low-output pickup. These pickups have a distinct growl that resembles the P-90 pickup.

 

The neck pickup is the best for playing intricate chord sequences. This pickup produces a warmer sound, but it doesn't cut as sharply as the bridge pickup. Fingerpicking guitarists prefer the neck pickup. Choosing a neck pickup allows you to produce a warm, immersive chord sequence. Alternatively, if you prefer a more aggressive sound, you can use the bridge pickup. Regardless of which pickup you prefer, the Telecaster is a versatile instrument. Pickup positions are the key to getting a huge range of tones.

 

Fender has been manufacturing guitar pickups since the 1940s, and they continue to lead the way in pickup development. The Fender Telecaster is famous for its versatile tone and versatility, and Fender makes many different models for various styles of music.

'60s Triple Tele Deluxe

 

During the '60s, the Stratocaster and Telecaster needed to be updated to keep up with the growing demands of guitarists. As players like Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page were getting more technical, it became important to create a guitar that felt good to play. This meant changing the neck shape to a slim "C" shape and increasing the fretboard radius to 9.5 inches.

 

The Tele's resonant basswood body and double-bound neck were modified in the mid-1960s. In addition to the double-bound design, the guitar also features dual single-coil pickups for classic Tele tones. The Tele's 4-way switch enables you to select each pickup individually, or to switch the two together. It also features a push-pull tone control that flips the pickups in phase. The neck is 9.5 inches long with medium jumbo frets.

 

The nut width of a '60s Telecaster is an important factor to consider. This size will affect the separation of the strings at the nut. For smaller-handed people, a 42mm nut width will be more comfortable. It will also make playing open and bar chords easier. Another important factor is the scale length, which is the distance between the bridge and the nut. This will affect how easily the guitar is able to sustain a tone and how easily you can bend the strings.

 

The body of a '60s Telecaster is similar to the Stratocaster. Both have double-coils and a three-way pick-up selector switch on the upper bout. The Telecaster Deluxe also has independent volume and tone controls for the two pickups. A few Telecasters were equipped with tremolos, which made them highly desirable among collectors. In 2009, Fender briefly reissued these classic Teles as part of their Classic Player series.

 

'60s Telecasters are replete with period-correct details. For example, the Telecaster Thinline was introduced in late 1968. This semi-hollow Telecaster was a response to the Gibson ES-335. It had original controls and an 'old' style '60s Tele humbucker, but no f-hole. This guitar had a solid feel and had a high-quality sound. It also came with a deluxe gig bag.

 



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