Members Rusty_Chains Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Dings - they look like little scuffs in the photo because of the glare here. This is a Fender Foto Flame Telecaster from the 80s. It was made in japan. These guitars were an interesting time in Fender's history as the flame is actually a photograph on the guitar - the guitars are basswood with an alder cap. Film was applied to the cap and a photo of a flamed top was applied to make it look authentic. I bought this guitar in the 90s from Elderly and it has some modifications. I converted it to an Esquire. Besides changing the pickguard I wired the single alnico Fender pickup 50s style: position 1 is full on bridge, 2 includes the tone control (mimics a neck pickup), 3 has treble bleed off. I followed a diagram and upgraded all of the components and pots. I also replaced the old pan jack with an electrosocket jack from GFS (the sturdiest tele jack on the market). The guitar has straplocks and I swapped out the bridge with an American standard bridge for better intonation. I still have the nickel standard bridge it came with. That bridge comes with compensated brass saddles. I'll throw that in. Cosmetically the guitar is in excellent shape. It has a few dings but nothing major. I've included them in the photos but they are hard to see as they aren't into the actual Flame. Only selling because I have my first baby on the way and need to make room and money. Looking for $400 OBO out of the guitar. Shipping has been killing me lately. You will have to send me your zip to figure it out. No trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rusty_Chains Posted December 18, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 TTT PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members VH5150 Posted December 18, 2009 Members Share Posted December 18, 2009 I'll buy the nickel standard bridge if you want to sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rusty_Chains Posted January 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2010 TTT I really need to sell this. Open to offers but no trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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