1968 Fender Telecaster – Custom Color Candy Apple Red – Collector Grade!

1968 Fender Telecaster – Custom Color Candy Apple Red – Collector Grade!

$23,500.00

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Up for sale is a 1968 Fender Telecaster in rare factory custom color Candy Apple Red, in collector-grade condition. This guitar is 100% original, exceptionally well preserved, and a true standout piece from the late '60s Fender era. Candy Apple Red was a custom color option at the time, and original examples from this period in this condition are very difficult to find. Classic late-’60s Tele sound articulate, twangy, and punchy with a woody low end. Light and resonant with an incredibly comfortable feel. A perfect player’s guitar that’s also a premium collector’s piece. Guitars like this don't come along often. A true custom-color Tele from 1968 in this condition is a rare find ideal for serious collectors, studio players, or vintage enthusiasts looking for top-tier originality.

Specs:

  • Year: 1968

  • Finish: Original Candy Apple Red nitro, rich metallic color with deep gloss

  • Body: Alder

  • Neck: Maple cap neck (no skunk stripe) with original finish

  • Pickups: Original single-coil bridge and neck pickups – strong, clear, classic Tele tone

  • Electronics: All original pots, switch, and wiring – untouched

  • Hardware: All original bridge, tuners, knobs, control plate, strap buttons

  • Pickguard: Original white 3-ply

  • Frets: Original, with very minimal wear

  • Case: Includes original black tolex Fender hardshell case

  • Collector-grade clean – no modifications, repairs, or touchups

  • Neck is straight, truss rod untouched, and the frets are clean