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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:39 pm
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I just purchased a Telecaster made in Korea. I am interested in dating the guitar. The original owner says it is about 2 yrs old. I checked the Fender web site and none of the digits seem to match. My serial number is all numbers vs some letters. Anyone have any ideas on dating? :?


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Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:27 pm
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In March of 2004 I purchased a new Korean made Lite Ash Tele. The serial number is 8 digits and starts with "0402....". I removed the neck once and it is stamped "04" plus another designation I can't quite remember but I think it was 01 or something like that because it gave me the impression it stood for 'January'.

Sorry man, but that's as good as my old memory does these days. That was over 3 years ago. Anyway, it's a safe bet the first two digits represent the year it was made.

Next time you string it just pop off the neck to see what's stamped on it.


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i have one of these too, starts with 0403. i bought mine new in 2005, i know mine is a telecaster limited edition blackout hh. and she's a beaut!

here's the rub with dating it...its got a set neck. i agree with flyboy, the first 2 numbers have to be the year.

i just wonder if i can put vintage single coils in her instead of these seymour duncan humbuckers. that may be a really dumb question, but i have a lot to learn.


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For me Indonesia telecaster :P


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