- #VINTAGE FENDER SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP HOW TO#
- #VINTAGE FENDER SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #VINTAGE FENDER SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBER#
Potentiometers are variable resistors that allow a player to control the volume and tone of the guitar's signal going to the amplifier.
#VINTAGE FENDER SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBER#
Since both the serial number and neck heel indicate the same year, we can then check to see if the potentiometers support the year as well. Our Fender serial number information indicates that the 5 digit serials with the "-" symbol in front were made in 1957. The guitar below bears the serial number "-18xxx".
#VINTAGE FENDER SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBERS#
The serial numbers then moved to the neck plate on the back of the guitar until 1977. Fender serial numbers from 1950-1954 are located on the bridge plate where the strings attach to the body (contact me if you have a 1950s Telecaster with 4 digit serial number on the bridge plate). Here's a resource for Fender serial number information for 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s: Fender Serial Number Lookup. The steps that I use to date Fender guitars start with the serial number, but include the neck heel date, potentiometer codes, and features. Many people go straight to a serial number lookup to date the guitar, but Fender serial numbers are not usually an accurate way to date Fender guitars since they're not necessarily consecutive, style dependent, and are easily swapped using only a screwdriver.
#VINTAGE FENDER SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP HOW TO#
Knowing how to date a Fender Telecaster is the first step in finding out how much it's worth. It's a great resource for all the small details of how the Fender Telecaster changed throughout the years. If you're looking for more information on vintage Fender Telecaster guitars then I recommend this book: The Fender Telecaster by Andre Duchossoir. If you think your Telecaster was made in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s then I'd be happy to take a look at it. I'd be happy to help with how to find the year and value of your Telecaster. If you're curious about what I might pay to buy your vintage Fender Telecaster then you can contact me here: Sell a Fender. Fender guitar collectors can date a Telecaster with only a quick glance, but the most accurate way to date them is through a thorough inspection.Īs a passionate Fender guitar collector, I want you to know how to find the year and value of your Fender Telecaster so you can feel confident to sell your guitar. Fender Telecaster values range wildly depending on what year they were made, so accurate dating and identification is a very important step in finding out how much they're worth. The Fender Telecaster has been in continuous production since its introduction as the Broadcaster in 1950.
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