1965 Fender Telecaster
The 1965 Telecaster — the original solid-body electric guitar. CBS era. Simple, direct, and endlessly versatile.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$5,600–$8,000
Very Good
$3,200–$5,600
Good
$1,600–$3,200
Fair
$800–$1,600
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Ash (blonde) or Alder (sunburst/colors) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Brazilian Rosewood or Maple |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | SS |
| Bridge | Three-saddle bridge with chrome plate |
| Tuners | F-stamped tuners |
| Finish Options | Blonde, Sunburst, Custom colors |
| Est. Production | 8,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two single-coil pickups — bridge pickup in chrome plate, neck pickup with metal cover.
What Changed in 1965
CBS acquisition. Early '65 pre-CBS quality. Transition beginning.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era Teles are excellent players. Verify original pickups and bridge plate.