Novice needs help from the experts

DougieLove · August 2nd, 2005, 07:56 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm stationed at Osan AB, South Korea. This past weekend, I found a Tele with the sn 339682. Blonde paint job, maple neck, headstock was darker than the neck. They were asking $3000. It was in VERY good shape, with some paint wear as expected. Sounded great, except for a nasty hum when I wasn't touching the strings.

Any idea as to how old this guitar might be? And, if it's worth $3k, how to eliminate the hum?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

chago04 · August 2nd, 2005, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DougieLove

Hey everyone,

I'm stationed at Osan AB, South Korea. This past weekend, I found a Tele with the sn 339682. Blonde paint job, maple neck, headstock was darker than the neck. They were asking $3000. It was in VERY good shape, with some paint wear as expected. Sounded great, except for a nasty hum when I wasn't touching the strings.

Any idea as to how old this guitar might be? And, if it's worth $3k, how to eliminate the hum?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

According to the serial number, I believe it should be a 72, someone else can tell you more about the value.

jwells393 · August 2nd, 2005, 09:30 AM

First of all let me preface this by saying ....... I'm no expert.
The serial number you give indicates a date of 1972. The Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2005 gives a price range of $2000 to $2400 for a 1972 Natural Telecaster.

Here's a great source for information on old Fenders

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html

Any guitar with an asking price of $3000 should warrant a thorough inspection .........removal of neck, control plate, pickguard etc.

If they won't allow that........................" ♫..Just walk on by ♫........."

0le FUZZY · August 2nd, 2005, 04:46 PM

" ♫..Just walk on by ♫........."

Purr-dee Kool !!

0.F.

August 2nd, 2005, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
DougieLove Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Elmendorf AFB, AK Age: 37 Posts: 698 3 Photos	Novice needs help from the experts Hey everyone, I'm stationed at Osan AB, South Korea. This past weekend, I found a Tele with the sn 339682. Blonde paint job, maple neck, headstock was darker than the neck. They were asking $3000. It was in VERY good shape, with some paint wear as expected. Sounded great, except for a nasty hum when I wasn't touching the strings. Any idea as to how old this guitar might be? And, if it's worth $3k, how to eliminate the hum? Any help is GREATLY appreciated.

August 2nd, 2005, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	First of all let me preface this by saying ....... I'm no expert. The serial number you give indicates a date of 1972. The Vintage Guitar Price Guide 2005 gives a price range of $2000 to $2400 for a 1972 Natural Telecaster. Here's a great source for information on old Fenders http://www.provide.net/~cfh/fender.html Any guitar with an asking price of $3000 should warrant a thorough inspection .........removal of neck, control plate, pickguard etc. If they won't allow that........................" ♫..Just walk on by ♫........." __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

August 2nd, 2005, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 10,001 6 Photos	" ♫..Just walk on by ♫........." Purr-dee Kool !! 0.F.