1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline - Natural

£8,499

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• 2026-10-31 £8,499

This is an incredibly rare example of a first-year production Thinline Telecaster. Originally developed as a response to a shortage of lightweight ash, Fender began experimenting with ways to reduce the weight of their guitars, leading to the early “Smuggler” models and eventually the introduction of the Thinline in 1968. By routing out sections of the body and adding a semi-hollow construction with an f-hole, Fender created a lighter instrument with a more open, resonant character, while still