1959-60 Telecaster neck

[ohgeez]

I'm thinking about selling my 59-60 Telecaster neck. After I found out that it was a 59-60 neck, I didn't want to put it on another reproduction body, and I can't afford to get the original body, pickups etc. I would rather it go to someone who is trying to put together a Telecaster with period correct parts of the same years. My trouble is, I don't know where to start auction, private party, guitar store, pricing. Any suggestions?

[djalt]

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[Tommyboy]

The value of your vintage 1959/60 Telecaster neck is dependant upon the condition of the neck and all of its components (nut, truss rod, fingerboard, postion markers, frets, tuning keys, string tree, headstock decal). If everything is all original and the neck is in excellent shape, the retail value is about $3,500 to $4,000 for it in these current market conditions. If anything has been changed or repaired, the retail value will drop considerably.

Please keep in mind that a vintage guitar dealer will most likely offer you less money than the retail value of the neck because they need to cover their overhead costs for their store. Your best bet for getting the most money is to find a way to get it in the hands of the end user who needs that particular neck to make their vintage guitar complete.

I hope that information was helpful. Good luck!

[petebrown]

That's my favorite period for fender necks- they tend to be the slimmest necks they ever made...

[ohgeez]

Thank you Tommyboy, exactly what I was looking for. To petebrown, yes, the neck is slim from the 1st to about the 5th. Now, Is eBay the best bet for listing or is there some other form of listing? Anyone, I would really appreciate any suggestions . Thanks All

[Tommyboy]

Start by listing it in the free classified section here and also in the free classified section of Vintage Guitar Magazine.

[ohgeez]

Thanks again Tommyboy. Will do.

[tedro]

Originally Posted by ohgeez

Thank you Tommyboy, exactly what I was looking for. To petebrown, yes, the neck is slim from the 1st to about the 5th. Now, Is eBay the best bet for listing or is there some other form of listing? Anyone, I would really appreciate any suggestions . Thanks All

craigslst?

[ohgeez]

Well...I have it listed here and at VG, Craigslst next. Now, can anyone advise me on the safest way to make the transaction (if there is one)? What's the typical type of exchange. Thank you all for the help.

[rcsmrs00]

Originally Posted by ohgeez

Well...I have it listed here and at VG, Craigslst next. Now, can anyone advise me on the safest way to make the transaction (if there is one)? What's the typical type of exchange. Thank you all for the help.

Hey man,spoke with you on the phone about the neck, your safest way to go with a transaction when you sell the neck is paypal. If someone whos not buying it locally refuses to do paypal and wants to do something like money order,check etc. I wouldnt. Im sure you'll find a worthy buyer. Its a great neck. Good luck

[ohgeez]

Thanks for the advice. I'm getting some crazy offers, just wanted to say your still in the running. I'll call you maybe we can make a deal. I'm out tonight, but I'll call you. I didn't think it would be this complicated. Thanks again.

[ohgeez]

SOLD! Thank you ALL for the advice. It's going to a good home, someone who just bought a 59 body. He said he'll keep me posted on pics.

[djalt]

Congratulations! Great to hear of a fairy tale happily ever after ending. ....
:)

[Joe Sailor]

Djalt, don't forget to post pictures ASAP.

[djalt]

Oh, no, I'm not the happy satisfiesd customer, just a sideline cheering section/gawker. .. **)

[Mark Davis]

Originally Posted by petebrown

That's my favorite period for fender necks- they tend to be the slimmest necks they ever made...

+1

Neck Shape: .780" 1st fret - .970" 12th fret

http://wildwoodguitars.com/products/...egoryID=42&n=1

[ohgeez]

The neck went to rcsmrs00. He had a 59 body, bridge and some other parts, but no neck or tuners. I saw pics of the body, I'll post them if it's okay with him.

[rcsmrs00]

Originally Posted by ohgeez

The neck went to rcsmrs00. He had a 59 body, bridge and some other parts, but no neck or tuners. I saw pics of the body, I'll post them if it's okay with him.

Totally fine man, Im sure some may be familiar with the body as I listed on tdpri classifieds a few weeks ago cause I just couldnt find a neck. You're a life saver! thanks so much! Ill post pics when its all done :)

[El Reclusa]

Originally Posted by rcsmrs00

Totally fine man, Im sure some may be familiar with the body as I listed on tdpri classifieds a few weeks ago cause I just couldnt find a neck. You're a life saver! thanks so much! Ill post pics when its all done :)

AWESOME! Please do! Is it a toploader?

[rcsmrs00]

Originally Posted by El Reclusa

AWESOME! Please do! Is it a toploader?

it is a toploader :) and its got the 5 pickguard hole rather than the 8. Its a great body no weird contours or anything. i love it