Meet another new old Tele - 68 'burst * UPDATED w/PICS *

slack · June 9th, 2005, 05:43 PM

Of course I intended to introduce her via the normal detailed pics, but haven't got around to it. Until then, here's a very cool, recently acquired 1968 Sunburst:

Lotsa wear, lotsa stories. 3rd owner.

Rosewood cap neck (MAR 68 B)
Diagonal route
7-1/4 lbs

Aden · June 9th, 2005, 07:38 PM

Sweet as a nut.. is that an original finish......

Aden

Kingpin · June 9th, 2005, 07:49 PM

A beautiful addition to your stable of guitars! Which one in the collection is your favorite?

slack · June 9th, 2005, 08:15 PM

Aden,

Yes, original finish.

Kingpin,

Hate to pick favorites, and my preferences seem to always be fluctuating. But, so far my vibe is that this may prove to be one of the best Teles.

Probably the most played is the 54 LG-1, which along with a Tele or two is always out for the grabbing. Today I've been playing the 72 Thinline, and the 79 Strat (I'm about to swap it's VH Fralins for another slightly underwound set).

thanks

0le FUZZY · June 9th, 2005, 08:20 PM

<li>Slack.
<li>How thick iss at body?
<li>Haff yew laid it onna table next tew and older one?
<li>I beleeb many of those were 1/8" thinner than most udders.
<li>Gene's 65 I played lass weekend waz and it sure suprised him whence I pointed it out.
<li>Very nice !! I'm jealous !!

0le FUZZY

slack · June 9th, 2005, 08:31 PM

Okay Fuzz, just for you I put the micrometer to it. Averaged about 1.745 around the outside.

Since I'm sitting here playing the 72 Thinline, which has a natural poly finish, it averages about 1.855.

Butterscotch 00 52RI which is also right here averages about 1.800.

0le FUZZY · June 9th, 2005, 08:37 PM

<li>Thanx Slack.
<li>I reckon that won hadda few years tew breath and swell up HEE! HEE!

0le FUZZY

Joel Terry · June 9th, 2005, 08:44 PM

Very nice, Slack! A most righteous guitar!

Joel

slack · June 9th, 2005, 08:48 PM

Fuzz,

My two older Teles have caveats if compared - the 66 is stripped to the wood, and I can't with certainty say if the 67 is a refin or not.

Here's an aside you'll appreciate though. Earlier this week with time to kill in Hollywood I did my occassional hanging out and bs'ing in the GC Vintage Room. I picked around unplugged on dozens of 50s, 60s, and 70s Teles. My absolute least favorites of this particular assortment were the 50s. There's a great 50s J-45 upstairs, BTW.

Mur · June 9th, 2005, 10:14 PM

BTW, bridge-pup original on that '68? ..and what about weight, how's that feel?

Darrell · June 10th, 2005, 10:18 AM

I would debate, with myself, that this is my dream guitar.

Since I could never have my dream guitar, and you have it, then I will settle for my 97 burst bender.

Please leave me in your will. Darrell

Darrell

tonfarbe · June 10th, 2005, 02:27 PM

I'm jealous - this is one of my all time favourite Telecasters.
Congratulations on this find.
I'm lusting for some detailed pictures of this beauty now...

slack · June 10th, 2005, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mur

BTW, bridge-pup original on that '68? ..and what about weight, how's that feel?

Got some pics done today. When they are up I'll update with links.

Yes, the pups are original. Bridge pup is dated "5-31-68". They have been wax potted at some point.

The only really odd mod is all the wiring, including to the pups themselves (their leads replaced). This seems to correspond to the seller's informing me that he had the wiring 'upgraded' to cryogenically treated cloth wire. It does appear exactly like the Callaham stuff.

The two pots were changed, apparently in the early 80s as they date 79 and 81. One pearloid fretboard dot is a replacement. Otherwise, refrets and the typical saddle swaps.

It weighs 7-1/4 lbs, which is just about ideal to me (I consider the mid to upper 7s a Tele sweet spot). Balance and feel is great. I'm just about to take neck measurements. It's not a large neck, and the rosewood is beautiful.

Seanycaster · June 10th, 2005, 07:33 PM

Cracking guitar. It reminds me of Andy Summers tele that he played for years in the Police apart from the standard pups.

slack · June 10th, 2005, 07:37 PM

Forgot to mention that the back of the neck has been oversprayed.

Here's the neck measurements.

Width:
Nut - 1.62
12th - 2.01

Depth:
1st - 0.82
12th - 0.90

slack · June 11th, 2005, 01:49 AM

Okay, finished the pics and made a page for it:
1968 Telecaster - detailed pics

Enjoy!

Sunburst Island · June 11th, 2005, 02:38 AM

Really nice find!! Aesthetically late '60s Teles don't do much for me, but that guitar is an exception. Thanks for sharing.

tonfarbe · June 11th, 2005, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slack

Okay, finished the pics and made a page for it!

Pure eyecandy - thanks!

WrapAround · June 11th, 2005, 10:11 AM

Really nice! :) And thanks for the detailed photos, too.

lewis · June 12th, 2005, 05:12 PM

Cool photos, great guitar. Thanks.

Togman · June 13th, 2005, 09:07 AM

Lovely Tele Slack. I have it's (almost) twin brother - a Jun 68 - Same Colour - Same Neck. I've had mine for 31years now - Enjoy!

Fuzzyhead · June 13th, 2005, 09:49 AM

Absolutely gorgeous! You're such a lucky guy!! If it would have a maple neck, I'd kill for that guitar.....

Have fun!! :D

Andromeda1968 · June 13th, 2005, 10:36 AM

yeah great guitar....68...my age!!!

Big Mike Blues · June 19th, 2005, 09:13 PM

Wow! Now that's a tele! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Harrison · June 20th, 2005, 02:31 AM

Are you gonna refinish it? I wouldn't, I would just get the electronics sounding good if they don't still and leave it the way it is.

slack · June 20th, 2005, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harrison

Are you gonna refinish it?

I shudder at the thought.

Btw, that's nothing. Check my 70 Sunburst.

June 9th, 2005, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
slack Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 2,207	Meet another new old Tele - 68 'burst * UPDATED w/PICS * Of course I intended to introduce her via the normal detailed pics, but haven't got around to it. Until then, here's a very cool, recently acquired 1968 Sunburst: Lotsa wear, lotsa stories. 3rd owner. Rosewood cap neck (MAR 68 B) Diagonal route 7-1/4 lbs

June 9th, 2005, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aden Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Age: 27 Posts: 146	BEEEEWTY Sweet as a nut.. is that an original finish...... Aden __________________ The messiah will come again.....

June 9th, 2005, 07:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kingpin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here Posts: 1,358	Sweeeeeeet indeed A beautiful addition to your stable of guitars! Which one in the collection is your favorite?

June 9th, 2005, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 42 Posts: 4,769 17 Photos	We're the same age--I'm a '68, too! Very nice, Slack! A most righteous guitar! Joel __________________ Currently reading: Boink Stank And Other Graphically Erotic Poems For The Workin' Man by Neil Young

June 10th, 2005, 10:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Darrell Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 49 Posts: 2,661	THAT is an awesome guitar I would debate, with myself, that this is my dream guitar. Since I could never have my dream guitar, and you have it, then I will settle for my 97 burst bender. Please leave me in your will. Darrell Darrell __________________ "Yeap, I like the American Standard Telecaster, I can even live with one a them PCB amps, and I even use one a them mul-tie-effects things too."

June 9th, 2005, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
slack Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 2,207	Aden, Yes, original finish. Kingpin, Hate to pick favorites, and my preferences seem to always be fluctuating. But, so far my vibe is that this may prove to be one of the best Teles. Probably the most played is the 54 LG-1, which along with a Tele or two is always out for the grabbing. Today I've been playing the 72 Thinline, and the 79 Strat (I'm about to swap it's VH Fralins for another slightly underwound set). thanks

June 9th, 2005, 08:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 9,999 6 Photos	<li>Slack. <li>How thick iss at body? <li>Haff yew laid it onna table next tew and older one? <li>I beleeb many of those were 1/8" thinner than most udders. <li>Gene's 65 I played lass weekend waz and it sure suprised him whence I pointed it out. <li>Very nice !! I'm jealous !! 0le FUZZY

June 9th, 2005, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
slack Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 2,207	Okay Fuzz, just for you I put the micrometer to it. Averaged about 1.745 around the outside. Since I'm sitting here playing the 72 Thinline, which has a natural poly finish, it averages about 1.855. Butterscotch 00 52RI which is also right here averages about 1.800.

June 9th, 2005, 08:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 9,999 6 Photos	<li>Thanx Slack. <li>I reckon that won hadda few years tew breath and swell up HEE! HEE! 0le FUZZY

June 9th, 2005, 08:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
slack Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 2,207	Fuzz, My two older Teles have caveats if compared - the 66 is stripped to the wood, and I can't with certainty say if the 67 is a refin or not. Here's an aside you'll appreciate though. Earlier this week with time to kill in Hollywood I did my occassional hanging out and bs'ing in the GC Vintage Room. I picked around unplugged on dozens of 50s, 60s, and 70s Teles. My absolute least favorites of this particular assortment were the 50s. There's a great 50s J-45 upstairs, BTW.

June 9th, 2005, 10:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mur Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 920	BTW, bridge-pup original on that '68? ..and what about weight, how's that feel?

June 10th, 2005, 02:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
tonfarbe Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Berlin, Yer-up Posts: 863 20 Photos	I'm jealous - this is one of my all time favourite Telecasters. Congratulations on this find. I'm lusting for some detailed pictures of this beauty now...

June 10th, 2005, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Seanycaster Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 929	Cracking guitar. It reminds me of Andy Summers tele that he played for years in the Police apart from the standard pups. __________________ (\__/) ( >.<) (")__(")

June 10th, 2005, 07:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
slack Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 2,207	Forgot to mention that the back of the neck has been oversprayed. Here's the neck measurements. Width: Nut - 1.62 12th - 2.01 Depth: 1st - 0.82 12th - 0.90

June 11th, 2005, 01:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
slack Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 2,207	Okay, finished the pics and made a page for it: 1968 Telecaster - detailed pics Enjoy!

June 11th, 2005, 02:38 AM	#17 (permalink)
Sunburst Island Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: States Posts: 538	Really nice find!! Aesthetically late '60s Teles don't do much for me, but that guitar is an exception. Thanks for sharing.

June 11th, 2005, 10:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
WrapAround Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 816 14 Photos	Really nice! :) And thanks for the detailed photos, too.

June 12th, 2005, 05:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
lewis Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,260 32 Photos	Cool photos, great guitar. Thanks. __________________ "I'm a maestro, I'm a maestro," Taj Mahal, 8/20/05.

June 13th, 2005, 09:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
Togman Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cambridgshire, UK Age: 50 Posts: 445 35 Photos	Lovely Lovely Tele Slack. I have it's (almost) twin brother - a Jun 68 - Same Colour - Same Neck. I've had mine for 31years now - Enjoy! __________________ Well it ain't the best Guitar i've ever heard, but it sounds just like it....

June 13th, 2005, 09:49 AM	#22 (permalink)
Fuzzyhead Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bonn (Yer-up) Age: 26 Posts: 1,349 23 Photos	Absolutely gorgeous! You're such a lucky guy!! If it would have a maple neck, I'd kill for that guitar..... Have fun!! :D __________________ about me: blog, photos & musical preferences

June 13th, 2005, 10:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
Andromeda1968 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Milan Italy Posts: 122	yeeees yeah great guitar....68...my age!!! __________________ A for Andromeda E for Esquire !!

June 19th, 2005, 09:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
Big Mike Blues Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Raider Nation! - Calif. Age: 35 Posts: 324	Wow! Now that's a tele! Congrats and thanks for sharing. __________________ Stuff I'm abusing: Fender and RS Esquires, Fender and Parts Teles Glaser and BrianF Benders, Don Mare pickups Thorn guitars and 2tek bridges

June 20th, 2005, 02:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
Harrison Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 19 Posts: 373 15 Photos	Are you gonna refinish it? I wouldn't, I would just get the electronics sounding good if they don't still and leave it the way it is. __________________ Insert witty phrase here

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