For sale: a vintage 1971 Fender Telecaster. - Brand: Fender - Model Name: Telecaster - Color: Natural (The natural color has darkened.) - Accessories: Hard case - Regarding the year of manufacture: "PAT.3.143.208" is written just below the Fender logo. - Regarding the pickups and jack: Modified from the original. - Regarding the frets: Replaced. 1971 was right in the middle of the CBS era. Fender entered mass production, and it was a time when it shifted slightly from the craftsmanship of the 60s to a more industrial product. Because of this, there are significant individual differences, and it's often said that "there are good and bad years." The sound tends to be crisp highs with thick, resonant mid-low frequencies. It's the so-called "Telecaster sound with a punch." It shows its true potential when played directly through an amp or with a light overdrive, rather than with heavy fuzz or distortion. It's popular as a player's vintage, as it's not as idolized as the 60s models. The evaluation of this year's models is divided by "the feeling when played" rather than appearance. Recommended for those who like the rawness and straightforwardness of a Telecaster, those who want a vintage guitar that's suitable for practical use, and those whose musical tastes include 70s rock, country, and blues. Thank you for your consideration.