1970s Telecaster Partscaster, (Used)

The 1970s Telecaster Partscaster is a custom-built electric guitar combining vintage Fender craftsmanship with a non-Fender body. Its neck is an authentic 1970s Fender piece, featuring a maple construction with a classic “C” profile and a maple fingerboard. The neck maintains the original frets and radius, offering the feel and playability associated with vintage Fender instruments. The pairing of a genuine vintage neck with a custom body provides a unique blend of traditional tone and personalised aesthetics.

The body is a non-Fender construction; it accommodates standard Telecaster hardware and electronics, supporting versatility in pickup configurations and tonal adjustments. The design allows players to retain the iconic Telecaster feel while incorporating individualised visual and ergonomic preferences. The combination of materials ensures that the instrument produces a bright, resonant tone typical of Telecasters, while benefiting from any tonal enhancements contributed by the custom body.

Hardware and electronics can be tailored to the player’s preferences, including standard Telecaster bridge assemblies, tuners, and control layouts. The guitar has versatile pickups in the standard Telecaster configurations, with two single coils. The 1970s Telecaster Partscaster merges vintage Fender neck quality with custom body flexibility, providing a distinctive instrument that balances classic playability, personalised style, and tonal versatility.