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VINTAGE INSTRUMENT AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE

Instrument: Fender Telecaster
Production Year: 1971
Serial Number: 330518
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Country of Manufacture: USA
Finish: 3-Color Sunburst
Case: Original Fender Hardshell Case (OHSC)

AUTHENTICATION & ORIGINALITY

Serial Number: Verified consistent with a 1971 Fender Telecaster; no evidence of tampering. Fender cautions that vintage serial numbers can overlap production years, so serials are dating evidence rather than a precise build date. (Fender Support)

Potentiometers: 015479 — identified as a period Fender/Stackpole 1MΩ pot part number. The number 015479 itself is not a date code; the associated EIA code (e.g. 304/137 + year/week) is required for precise pot dating. Period examples confirm 015479 was used in vintage Fender instruments. (reverb.com)

Construction: Correct Telecaster body/neck construction and period appointments.
Body: Alder, 3-Color Sunburst, original poly finish.
Neck/Fingerboard: One-piece maple; period-correct heel-adjust truss rod.
Bridge: Original vintage Telecaster ashtray-style bridge.
Tuners: Original-style Fender “F” tuners.
Headstock/Logo: Correct for period; no breaks or modifications reported.

ELECTRONICS

Pickups: Original Fender single-coils.
Neck: 6.8 kΩ
Bridge: 6.3 kΩ
Controls/Wiring: Fully functional; original wiring; no replacement components reported.

Technical correction: A standard Telecaster has two pickups—neck and bridge. The supplied “middle pickup: 6.4 kΩ” reading is therefore not applicable to a conventional 1971 Telecaster and should not appear as a third pickup specification unless this instrument has been specially modified.

NECK & PLAYABILITY

Nut Width: 1.625"
Scale: 25.5"
Truss Rod: Fully functional
Frets: Original; moderate wear
Structural Condition: Excellent; no structural concerns reported.

CONDITION

Finish: Good vintage condition with age-consistent wear/checking.
Overall Condition Grade: A- — Excellent / Collector-Quality Player
Originality Grade: O1 — Fully Original, based on supplied inspection findings
Structural Grade: S1 — Excellent
Repair Grade: R0 — No Work Recommended

Collector Appeal: High
Player Appeal: Excellent
Investment Potential: Above Average

CERTIFICATION

Certified By: Tony Campanella, Blue Note Music
Inspection Date: 08/17/2026
Certificate Date: 08/12/2026

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This instrument has been evaluated against Blue Note Music standards for authenticity, originality, structural integrity, functionality, and period correctness.

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