198 :: 1988 Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Telecaster electric guitar, made in USA

Lot Number 198. 1988 Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Telecaster electric guitar, made in USA. Auctioned at The Guitar Auction - Day One - Vintage, Classic & Modern Guitars: Part One, with Artist Associated Guitars & Memorabilia on 8th March 2023
 
1988 Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Telecaster electric guitar, made in USA; Body: two-tone sunburst finish, scuff marks to back, further dings; Neck: flamed maple, appears to have a slight twist; Fretboard: maple; Frets: good; Electrics: working; Hardware: good, minor oxidisation and tarnishing; Case: Fender hard case; Weight: 3.54kg; Overall condition: fair *One of the first twenty-five made of this limited edition run in 1988. This example has the signatures or marks of Mike Stevens, John Page, Richard Syarto, Fred Stuart, Scott Grant & Albert Garcia in the pickup cavity Three hundred of this limited edition run were made, 100 in each of one of three colours (Red, Sunburst & Natural). They were so popular that by the time they were reviewed by the guitar mags, most of these were already gone. When other dealers and interested buyers saw them, particularly in Europe, they placed more orders. There was then a second batch made circa 1990

Estimate: £1800-2200

Sold For: £2500.00

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