How can I tell which models of MIM or MIJ Fender telecasters have room for a full-sized humbucker in the neck position?

[zionstation]

I'm specifically looking for a natural color MIM or MIJ telecaster (MIA is fine too if the price is right) that either comes with a full-sized humbucker in the neck or has room for one.

I see a lot of these for sale minus the neck humbucker but I can't tell if there's room or not without directly messaging the seller. I'd rather just look up the serial/year/model and be able to tell from there.

Also, on a side note, I'm open to HQ non-Fender telecasters (e.g. Nash).

Anyone know?

Thanks

 

[fender4life]

Basically if it's a reissue model it won't, but non reissues usually have humbucker routes in the bridge and neck or at least the bridge. To be sure just call fender. They will look it up and tell you quickly.

 

[gkterry]

Pull the pickguard is the 100% sure way

 

[AquariumRock]

I don’t know if there’s a way to discern by model without just keeping a running tab. In my experience the current Player Series and the MIJ Hybrid IIs both have humbucker routs in the neck. I don’t think either has been made available in a true natural finish though. Possibly the Hybrid, though those are a bit harder to find info on.

 

[zionstation]

Pull the pickguard is the 100% sure way

Luckily all the sellers I've asked online were willing to do this for me. I was just looking for a simpler way.

 

[zionstation]

I don’t know if there’s a way to discern by model without just keeping a running tab. In my experience the current Player Series and the MIJ Hybrid IIs both have humbucker routs in the neck. I don’t think either has been made available in a true natural finish though. Possibly the Hybrid, though those are a bit harder to find info on.

Thanks. That's good info.