Fender Custom Telecaster (1967) inc Hard Case (EXTREMELY RARE)
Original price was: £28,500.00.£21,500.00Current price is: £21,500.00.
This 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster is a highly sought-after vintage instrument that sits at a fascinating crossroads in Fender’s history. It represents the final year of “pre-CBS” era construction standards before more aggressive corporate changes took hold.
In the 1960s, the “Custom” designation specifically referred to a Telecaster with a double-bound body (binding on both the top and back).
The 1967 model is distinctive for its transition-era specs, blending early ’60s feel with late ’60s aesthetics.
Because 1967 is seen as the “last good year” before CBS quality control began to dip, these guitars are significantly more valuable than 1968 or 1969 models.
IF YOU WISH TO VIEW THIS GUITAR, PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR VISIT BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT WITH THE STORE. NO WALK INS.
***** PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE HIGH VALUE OF THIS GUITAR IT IS STRICTLY COLLECT FROM THE STORE IN PERSON ONLY *****
This 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster is a highly sought-after vintage instrument that sits at a fascinating crossroads in Fender’s history. It represents the final year of “pre-CBS” era construction standards before more aggressive corporate changes took hold.
In the 1960s, the “Custom” designation specifically referred to a Telecaster with a double-bound body (binding on both the top and back).
The 1967 model is distinctive for its transition-era specs, blending early ’60s feel with late ’60s aesthetics.
| Feature | Specification |
| Body | Usually Alder for Sunburst/Custom colours; Ash for Blonde finishes. |
| Binding | Black nitrocellulose binding on both the front and back of the body. |
| Neck | Maple with a “C” profile. The “Maple Cap” (separate maple fretboard) was common. |
| Fingerboard | Many featured Rosewood (round-laminated), though Maple was an option. |
| Radius | Vintage-correct 7.25″ radius with small vintage frets. |
| Pickups | Two single-coil pickups with Alnico 5 magnets and plain enamel wire. |
| Tuners | Kluson Deluxe |
1967 was the year Fender officially changed the Telecaster’s wiring. Before this, the 3-way switch included a “Dark Circuit” (a pre-set bassy sound in the neck position).
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Post-1967 Wiring: Position 1 (Bridge), Position 2 (Bridge + Neck in parallel), and Position 3 (Neck).
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1 Meg Pots: Fender began using 1 Megohm potentiometers in late ’67. These let more high frequencies through, giving the guitar a much brighter, “glassier” twang compared to the warmer 250k pots used earlier in the decade.
Because 1967 is seen as the “last good year” before CBS quality control began to dip, these guitars are significantly more valuable than 1968 or 1969 models.
IF YOU WISH TO VIEW THIS GUITAR, PLEASE ARRANGE YOUR VISIT BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT WITH THE STORE. NO WALK INS.
***** PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE HIGH VALUE OF THIS GUITAR IT IS STRICTLY COLLECT FROM THE STORE IN PERSON ONLY *****
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