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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '68 Tele NOS Guitar is a faithful recreation of the rare and iconic original instrument beloved by rockabilly and country western players. Equipped on this model are a duo of hand-wound '67 pickups, offering powerful and open tones that can bring any performance to life, creating a sound that is both unique and versatile. When combined with a three-way switch and modern Tele wiring, you have limitless possibilities for finding your perfect tone. Dial in the crisp, bright bridge pickup or a smooth and mellow neck position. The options are truly limitless.
With this model, you won't only fall in love with how it sounds, but also how dreamy it is to play. Thanks to its '60s Oval C rift sawn maple neck profile, you are provided with an effortless and classic feel. Playing this Tele is an absolute joy, as the vintage compound radius makes it easy to transition smoothly from chord to chord. What's more, with the vintage-style machine heads, you can accurately tune this Custom Shop guitar, ensuring excellent intonation and keeping it in tune throughout. The craftsmanship will make you reach for it over and over again, making it impossible to put down once you start performing.
Product Ref: 262716
A unique and versatile sonic experience that caters to almost any playing style. Equipped on the Vintage Custom is a pair of Custom Shop hand-wound '67 single-coil Tele pickups, which provide powerful and rich tonal capabilities not often found on most guitars. These electronics offer a unique sound that effortlessly captures the essence of classic rock and blues tunes while still being versatile enough for jazz and funk melodies without breaking a sweat.
These Tele pickups are also perfect for catching the nuances of your playing style. Whether you strum with a subtle touch or strike the strings forcefully, the hand-wound single coils will always deliver an authentic sound that suits your preferences. What's more, these pickup pairs are also well-balanced, adding warmth and depth to your tone, especially while playing clean – perfect for recording or live performances.
The magic of a great guitar lies in how comfortable it feels to play, and the '67 Telecaster is no exception. Its 4-bolt joint, which has become a classic hallmark of the Fender Telecaster, ensures a solid and stable connection between the neck and body, translating to better sustain and tonal clarity. The rift-sawn maple neck is crafted with a vintage '60s oval C-profile, offering a more substantial feel than modern shapes.
Meanwhile, the round-laminated fingerboard with a compound radius of 7.25" to 9.5" and twenty-one medium vintage frets ensure that you can perform naturally without having to adjust to different curvatures, which can cause awkward hand positions. Additionally, the Tele's thin and lightweight construction makes it easy to play for hours without experiencing shoulder pain or fatigue, making it an ideal choice for gigging musicians or recording artists who need to play for extended periods of time.
The Vintage Custom '68 Tele is more than just a guitar - it's a work of art that exudes the rich heritage and timeless design that Fender is famous for. The select alder body is topped with an instantly eye-catching pink paisley design, which adds a touch of whimsy to this otherwise serious instrument. But looks aren't everything - the NOS and nitrocellulose finish, as well as the WLS undercoat ensures that this Tele's wood can breathe and age naturally over time, resulting in a warmer and more resonant tone.
