1979 Fender Telecaster
The 1979 Telecaster — the original solid-body electric guitar. CBS era. Simple, direct, and endlessly versatile.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$2,800–$4,000
Very Good
$1,600–$2,800
Good
$800–$1,600
Fair
$400–$800
* 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 | Maple or Indian Rosewood |
| 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 | 10,000 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two single-coil pickups — bridge pickup in chrome plate, neck pickup with metal cover.
What Changed in 1979
CBS-era Telecaster. 3-bolt neck on some models. Excellent player value.
Collector's Notes
CBS-era Teles are excellent players. Verify original pickups and bridge plate.