1976 Tele Standard

[Mitchell?]

So, I'm helping a friend figure out how much a guitar is. I've got a few questions though, since I'm not an expert on mid-70's Fender

 

It's got a black finish, black pickguard, three-saddle bridge, maple neck, through-body strings. Looks to be original neckplate and tuners.

 

Was a black finish with a black pickguard available stock on a '76 standard?

 

I found this (supposed Blue Book pricing):

 

1975-1976

Mint $2,750

Exc.+ $2,300

Exc. $1,900

Avg.+ $1,600

Avg. $1,350

General $1,100

 

The guitar looks to be pretty road-worn. Finish chipping on the back edges.

 

So, I'm thinking maybe $1,000 to $1,500. What do you guys think?

[fuzztone]

 

So, I'm helping a friend figure out how much a guitar is. I've got a few questions though, since I'm not an expert on mid-70's Fender It's got a black finish, black pickguard, three-saddle bridge, maple neck, through-body strings. Looks to be original neckplate and tuners. Was a black finish with a black pickguard available stock on a '76 standard? I found this (supposed Blue Book pricing): 1975-1976 Mint $2,750 Exc.+ $2,300 Exc. $1,900 Avg.+ $1,600 Avg. $1,350 General $1,100 The guitar looks to be pretty road-worn. Finish chipping on the back edges. So, I'm thinking maybe $1,000 to $1,500. What do you guys think?

 

 

"Was a black finish with a black pickguard available stock on a '76 standard?"

 

All the late 70's telecasters that I have seen came with a black pickguard. Without seeing it your estimate sounds about right. here is a 1977 Telecaster on Ebay for comparison.