This is number 429 of 1998 made in 1998 the Fender 1998 "Collector's Edition" Telecaster two Tone Sunburst.

A stunning example showing almost no signs of use, as it was part of a very large collection. Excellent condition, great setup, and ready for a new home.

The original Gold control knobs have been replaced with some really nice Abolone-topped gold versions which really suit this instrument, and line up nicely with the special anniversary 12" fret inlay.

This guitar has some impressive specifications, Ash Body, Soft V Maple 52' Tele style Neck and Fingerboard, Abalone Inlays, 9.5" Radius, 2x Tele Single-Coil Pickups, Gold Hardware, Including its original Brown Tolext case and all paperwork and acessories

including its original Gold "ashtray" bridge cover, a really nice Fender leather strap and Fender quality guitar lead!

This was Fenders press release in 1998:

"Fender pays tribute to the guitar that started it all-the Fender Telecaster. First introduced in 1950 bearing the name "Esquire," the Telecaster laid the foundation for a new breed of electric guitar--the solid body. Only 1,998 of these elegant guitars will be produced for world-wide distribution each bearing a unique pearl inlay at the 12th fret commemorating the year."

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1998 Collector's Edition Telecaster
Colour: 2 Tone Sunburst
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Neck Profile: Soft V
Fingerboard: Maple
Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Dots, Abalone "1998" at 12th fret
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Nut Width: 1 5/8″
Scale Length: 25 1/2″
Frets: 21
Pickguard: 1-Ply White
Tuners: Vintage-Style
Bridge: 3-Saddle Tele Bridge
Hardware: Gold
Pickups: 2x Tele Single-Coils
Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Switch

Fender 1998 Collector's Edition Telecaster Number 429