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

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