) with a # like 69187 how does one tell when this tele was made ?

fergie, welcome to the forum, "
) with a # like 69187 how does one tell when this tele was made ?", a most wonderful question, great 2nd post, please forgive me but i don't remember your 1st, i'll search , thanks for posting, you have come to the absolute right place to ask a Fender question. bros and sister's, class is in session.

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Is there no prefix to the number?

Email customer services if it is a reissue. Or take the neck off and have a look for a date stamp on the neck heel or neck pocket.

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No no and no

I posted an answer to this question on the Tele forum but here goes again. According to the Fender serial Nos. I have listed yours coincides with those with a neck date of Nov. '61.

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