My first decent (i.e. non-Japanese finger-shredder) was a black 1970s Telecaster Custom. I had to sell it around 1980 when things got tight. Things aren't so tight anymore, and I figured it's time to go back to the future! Haven't had a chance to photo it, but I have played it and it sounds even better now than it did through the Pignose I had back then. My stalker at SW sent me the photos - here are a couple in all it's CBS-era finery!
Back to the Future Telecaster
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AliceAngelTele
Tele-Afflicted
heck yeah to that. 
badinfinities
Friend of Leo's
Gotta love a black Telecaster Custom. You just gotta.
Nick_Vandenoosten
TDPRI Member
Makes me drool!
THX1139
Tele-Holic
Make sure to order a HQ string tie to go with that sweet lookin unit.
What is this? I'm already going to install a switchcraft jack and cup because the stock Fender ones...
mimmo
Poster Extraordinaire
Love a black custom!
I used to have the same exact Tele and year. I sold it as I didn't really know how to use the tone knob like I do now. Those 1970's Teles were awesome.
msalama
Poster Extraordinaire
Absolutely. Get it!
THX1139
Tele-Holic
Oh shoot - I have bunches of those!
acoustic rob
Tele-Afflicted
Since your original was sold in '80 I was thinking something more like this.
PakalaHawaii
TDPRI Member
Here's mine I got new in '76. I did some upgrades but kept all the original parts. Di Marzio Super Distortions, brass hardware and tuners. It's a mean rock n roll machine!
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ClashCityTele
Friend of Leo's
Oh jeez! I'm having a Meg Ryan moment. 
Twangandy_
Tele-Meister
Buy buy buy it !!!!
Did!!!
Tjeppen
Tele-Meister
After you did this, did you have to register as a s*x *ffender ?
Tjeppen
Tele-Meister
So did I, but there was nothing fake at my sideOh jeez! I'm having a Meg Ryan moment.
