{"product_id":"fender-telecaster-bigsby-made-in-usa-1968","title":"Fender Pre-CBS 1968 Telecaster Bigsby Electric Guitar - Natural finish","description":"\u003c!-- Fender Telecaster 1968 – Factory Bigsby --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* --- Full Width Layout --- *\/\n  .lux-container {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n    color: #111;\n    line-height: 1.8;\n  }\n\n  .lux-headline {\n    font-family: \"Playfair Display\", Georgia, serif;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 2.6rem;\n    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n    letter-spacing: -0.5px;\n  }\n\n  .lux-sub {\n    font-family: \"Montserrat\", sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n    letter-spacing: 1px;\n    color: #555;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;\n  }\n\n  \/* Accordion Styling *\/\n  .shopify-accordion {\n    width: 100%;\n    font-family: \"Helvetica Neue\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    margin-top: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion details {\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion summary {\n    cursor: pointer;\n    padding: 14px 20px;\n    background-color: #f9f9f9;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    display: flex;\n    justify-content: space-between;\n    align-items: center;\n    list-style: none;\n    transition: 0.2s ease;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion summary:hover {\n    background-color: #f1f1f1;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion summary::after {\n    content: '+';\n    font-size: 20px;\n    color: #555;\n    transition: 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion details[open] summary::after {\n    content: '–';\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion .content {\n    padding: 0 20px 15px;\n    background-color: #fff;\n    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion ul {\n    padding-left: 20px;\n    list-style: disc;\n    margin: 10px 0;\n  }\n\n  .shopify-accordion p {\n    margin: 10px 0;\n    color: #333;\n  }\n\n  @keyframes fadeIn {\n    from { opacity: 0; }\n    to   { opacity: 1; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lux-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"lux-headline\"\u003eFender Pre-CBS 1968 Telecaster Bigsby Electric Guitar - Natural finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lux-sub\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFactory Fitted Bigsby • Rare Pre-CBS Collector’s Piece\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Summary --\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSummary\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Telecaster with neck stamp of 1968, body stamp and pots and pickups dating to 1966 : this means that either the body was waiting in the factory to catch up to order volumes or fitted later but what’s clear is that 90% of this beauty is pre CBS and as such is a collectors dream. Having a factory fitted Bigsby made in USA and factory fitted in 1968 : Black lighting shows that the finish comes as it left the factory with only slight okay wear for its age, it was obviously well cared for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor any collectors of rare and vintage guitars and collectors, this will complete any collection, whether it is to be played or decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Features --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFeatures\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck stamp: 1968\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody, pots, pickups: 1966 (pre-CBS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-fitted Bigsby made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural finish with minor play wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack light verified original finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOblong case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors or vintage guitar players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specifications --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural finish, very little wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, aged play wear for fast relic feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original, minor wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck pickup 1966, Bridge 1969, original pots, all functioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Bigsby, general age tarnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oblong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.58 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Additional Information --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-CBS collector’s piece, extremely rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect blend of historic value and playability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal factory Bigsby enhances collector appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor cosmetic wear consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for vintage guitar collectors or serious players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44641684750498,"sku":"11878","price":98273.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7018\/0002\/files\/Fender-Telecaster-Bigsby-made-in-USA-1968-Fender-128831834.jpg?v=1754873779","url":"https:\/\/artofguitar.me\/en-qa\/products\/fender-telecaster-bigsby-made-in-usa-1968","provider":"Art of Guitar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}