Message for an in-hand description or if you have any questions! Vintage 1954 Fender Telecaster “Gloria”. Willcutt Guitars is proud to introduce its “Luthier Certified Performance” program. To qualify, only the very best preowned or demo models are chosen. Fingerboards are oiled (unless maple) with Fret Doctor and buffed to a high luster which also melts the oil deep into the wood. Frets are checked for high spots and buzzing and the frets are polished. (A level and crown would be extra). Tuning keys, truss rod, nut height, bridge height, intonation, and pickups are adjusted for maximum playability. Pots and switches are tightened and cleaned for maximum performance. New strings are not only properly installed, but stretched and tested for stability. The body is buffed and cleaned to help minimize any scratches or playing wear. During our 50 years in business, occasionally something really stands out as uniquely special. This late 1954 Telecaster serial number 6900 has everything. The narrow nut width and the rounded V neck shape fits your hand like you never want to let go. The wear marks on the back of the neck are smoothed out from playing and the old wood resonates even when it is not plugged in. Late 1954 was a period of change for the Telecaster. They changed the color from a Butterscotch Blonde Blackguard, to a White Blonde with White pickguard (they probably experimented with variations) and they changed the bridge saddles from brass to smooth steel. During this switch they did a few with approximately 45 degree forward slant of the height adjusting screws. Some people call it a skating bridge, and this gives more downward torque pressure on the strings. Inside the control cavity is a piece of masking tape with the name “Gloria” in pencil. Gloria Fuentes was a final assembly worker and was responsible for the final tweaks that put the magic into this Tele. Abigail Ybarra, who started with Fender in 1956, remembers Gloria as a fun loving dedicated employee and said her spirit showed in her work. S/n 6900 7 lbs. Willcutt Guitars has been in business since 1968 in Lexington, Kentucky. Owned by Bob Willcutt; a Master Luthier and Author, we offer a huge selection of guitars, amplifiers, and guitar accessories. Please message if you have any questions! _gsrx_vers_827 GS 7.0.13 (827). The item “Vintage 1954 Fender Telecaster Gloria” is in sale since Wednesday, May 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric Guitars”. The seller is “willcuttguitars” and is located in Lexington, Kentucky. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Fender
- Body Type: Solid
- MPN: Does Not Apply
- Model: Telecaster
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- Body Color: Blonde
- Body Material: Ash
- Size: Full Size
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States