By the early 1970s, the Telecaster had already been around for more than 20 years. Five decades on and this seems like nothing at all. But back then it made Fender, still under relatively new management, feel that a change of direction was needed in order to refresh the range and perhaps chime better with the tougher music scene that was emerging. The Fender Telecaster Deluxe emerged starting in 1972 and holding strong until 1981. Fender co-opted Seth Lover, designer of Gibson’s own humbucker, to develop something that would not only suit the Fender style but produce the thicker tones that ’70s rock demanded. Using a material called CuNiFe (pronounced “cu-ni-fay”), Lover came up with what Fender called the ‘Wide Range’ pickup. Things to note are the Deluxe’s large Stratocaster-style headstock and, due to the chunky bridge pickups, hardtail bridge with through‑body stringing and solid stainless saddles. Pickups are original but the pots have been replaced at some point in its lifetime.
This Tele Deluxe is a great addition to any player’s arsenal, has a wide range of tone, a great feel to the neck, and plays like butter after being professionally setup up TGR. Upon purchase, this guitar will be restrung with buyer’s preference of string gauge and strings stretched to pitch. Please call 415.497.7668 with any questions or email [email protected].
Enter the Thinline (the second version), Custom and Deluxe Telecasters, all fitted with at least one brand-new Fender humbucking pickup. Fender co-opted Seth Lover, designer of Gibson’s own humbucker, to develop something that would not only suit the Fender style but produce the thicker tones that ’70s rock demanded. Using a material called CuNiFe (pronounced “cu-ni-fay”), Lover came up with what Fender called the ‘Wide Range’ pickup. Here’s a brief history from Tim Shaw, chief engineer at Fender.
Enter the Thinline (the second version), Custom and Deluxe Telecasters, all fitted with at least one brand-new Fender humbucking pickup. Fender co-opted Seth Lover, designer of Gibson’s own humbucker, to develop something that would not only suit the Fender style but produce the thicker tones that ’70s rock demanded. Using a material called CuNiFe (pronounced “cu-ni-fay”), Lover came up with what Fender called the ‘Wide Range’ pickup. Here’s a brief history from Tim Shaw, chief engineer at Fender.
Enter the Thinline (the second version), Custom and Deluxe Telecasters, all fitted with at least one brand-new Fender humbucking pickup. Fender co-opted Seth Lover, designer of Gibson’s own humbucker, to develop something that would not only suit the Fender style but produce the thicker tones that ’70s rock demanded. Using a material called CuNiFe (pronounced “cu-ni-fay”), Lover came up with what Fender called the ‘Wide Range’ pickup. Here’s a brief history from Tim Shaw, chief engineer at Fender.Enter the Thinline (the second version), Custom and Deluxe Telecasters, all fitted with at least one brand-new Fender humbucking pickup. Fender co-opted Seth Lover, designer of Gibson’s own humbucker, to develop something that would not only suit the Fender style but produce the thicker tones that ’70s rock demanded. Using a material called CuNiFe (pronounced “cu-ni-fay”), Lover came up with what Fender called the ‘Wide Range’ pickup. Here’s a brief history from Tim Shaw, chief engineer at Fender.Enter the Thinline (the second version), Custom and Deluxe Telecasters, all fitted with at least one brand-new Fender humbucking pickup. Fender co-opted Seth Lover, designer of Gibson’s own humbucker, to develop something that would not only suit the Fender style but produce the thicker tones that ’70s rock demanded. Using a material called CuNiFe (pronounced “cu-ni-fay”), Lover came up with what Fender called the ‘Wide Range’ pickup. Here’s a brief history from Tim Shaw, chief engineer at Fender.
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