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Post subject: No Serial Number
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:32 am
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Hello. I bought a Tele used from GC a few years ago. I was told it was an American Tele. It has a maple neck, butterscotch finish, etc. The craftsmanship is excellent as far as I can tell.

I would like to sell it, and a potential buyer asked me for a serial number. I could not find one anywhere. The backplate is blank. When I removed the neck, the neck and body are both stamped with dates from 1996. Likewise, there are stickers on the head stating "Fender 1946-1996. Celebrating 50 Years."

How would you describe what I have? Thanks


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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:00 am
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It sounds like you have a '52 reissue. The serial number is on the bridge plate.

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Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:12 pm
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Does your Tele have the vintage 3-saddle bridge or a vintage-style bridge with 6 individual saddles? The 6-saddle replacement bridge that comes with an AV '52 Tele does not have a serial number on it; the serial number is only stamped on the 3-saddle bridge installed at the factory (the 6-saddle is in the case along with the modern wiring kit). I had a 2004 AV '52 Tele and it also had a certificate with the serial number, but I'm not sure when they started including that certificate.


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