Up for sale, a 2008 Fender Telecaster Custom '62 American Vintage "Thin Skin" Reissue with a double bound body and nitro lacquer Seafoam Green finish. A rare example available only for a few short years from three Fender dealers in exceedingly small quantities, the Thin Skin line boasted 6105 fretwire, a modern 9 1/2" fretboard radius, and thin nitro lacquer finishes without the poly base coat seen on other American Vintage models. With an alder body, maple neck, and slab rosewood fretboard, this classic tone wood combination is the perfect platform for a pair of single coil pickups. While the bridge is all sparkle and twang, the neck pickup has a richness and bell-like chime. With both pickups engaged, it's a "best of both worlds" scenario that's equal parts cut and warmth, ideal for rhythm work. The guitar weighs in at 7lbs 11oz. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar and freshly restrung with 10-46 strings, this guitar is dialed in for optimal intonation and action.

The maple neck has a round C shaped profile with a bit of chunk, good shoulder, and slightly more heft as you move up the fretboard. The profile measures .84" deep at the first fret and .89" deep at the 12th fret. The frets retain their full factory height, with zero wear and perfectly rounded crowns. The guitar plays well in all registers with no buzzing or dead spots, and the neck is arrow straight with ideal relief. The nut measures 1 5/8" in width. On the headstock, the original Kluson-style tuners and Fender "Telecaster Custom" decal are present and flawless.

All of the electronics work as they should and are untouched since the guitar left the Fender factory. The chrome hardware is clean as can be and provides a great contrast to the rich and saturated Seafoam Green nitro lacquer finish. The guitar also features upgraded Callaham saddles in addition to the original threaded saddles and separate six saddle bridge plate, all of which are included. Cosmetically, this guitar is near mint with only a couple microscopic nicks and a few faint finish scratches.

These discontinued "Thin Skin" models rarely come up for sale, and this Seafoam Green double bound example truly sounds as good as it looks. 

The guitar comes complete with the original brown tolex G&G hardshell case, COA, and all hangtags and case candy including the optional six saddle bridge.

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Shipping in the continental USA will be $70, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.

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