Specs:
• Model: Telecaster with Factory Bigsby
• Finish: Olympic White (Original Nitro over Poly Undercoat)
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple Cap with Skunk Stripe (Stamped “3 247 9 9B”)
• Fingerboard: Maple (Cap Construction)
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Frets: Original Vintage Fender
• Neck Profile: Medium C
• Nut Width: 1 5/8" (B-Width)
• Inlays: Black Dots
• Pickups: Original Fender Single-Coil Set (Late-‘60s Spec)
• Electronics: CTS Pots (137-6644), CRL 3-Way Switch, Astron .05µF / 50V Capacitor
• Bridge: Factory-Installed Bigsby B5 with Fender “F” Bridge Plate
• Tuners: Original Fender F-Key
• Pickguard: 8-Hole Single-Ply White
• Case: Original 1969 Fender Black Tolex Hard Case with Orange Interior
• Paperwork: Original Fender Leaflet and Hang Tag Included
• Country: USA
• Year: 1969
• Condition: Excellent (Collector-Owned, All Original Parts)
Authenticity & Component Analysis:
Body
Original Olympic White nitrocellulose finish over poly undercoat, exhibiting natural aging and checking consistent with late-’60s CBS-era production.
Neck pocket features the correct red “722” and green inspection stamps used by Fender during 1968–69.
Neck
Neck heel stamp reads “3 247 9 9B”, decoding as:
3 = Telecaster model
247 = Day of the year (September, 4th week)
9 = 1969
9B = Neck width code (“B” = 1 5/8" nut width)
Features a maple cap fingerboard with a skunk stripe — a rare transitional combination used only in late 1968–1969.
Neck Plate
“F” stamped plate with 6-digit serial in the 25xxxx range, placing production firmly within late ’68 to early ’69
Electronics
CTS pots dated 137-6644 (44th week of 1966), completely correct for 1969 assembly, as Fender used ’66 surplus through the decade.
Yellow Astron-style capacitors and CRL switch with metal spring intact and showing consistent oxidation.
Original solder joints remain untouched.
Pickups
Original late-’60s black-bobbin single coils, factory wind and cloth wiring intact.
DC resistance measures within the expected range (~6.0–6.5kΩ).
Bigsby System
Factory-installed Fender Bigsby B5, with correct routed body and “F” logo bridge plate.
Mounting wear and finish pattern confirm factory installation, not aftermarket.
Pickguard
Original 8-hole single-ply white guard, correct for 1968–69 production.
Personal Thoughts:
This 1969 Fender Telecaster with Factory Bigsby is an exceptionally preserved example from the CBS transitional era one of the cleanest original specimens to surface. The finish, hardware, and components are consistent across the board, with no evidence of refinishing or replaced parts.
It captures the tone and feel of late-’60s Fender: chimey, open, and slightly compressed, with the added shimmer and smooth vibrato of the Bigsby B5. The Olympic White finish has aged beautifully, with subtle checking and yellowing that give it genuine vintage character without over-relicing.
For collectors, the maple-cap neck, factory Bigsby, and intact paperwork make this an exceptionally desirable piece museum-grade authenticity with incredible playability.
Condition Report:
Excellent collector’s condition. 100% original finish, parts, and electronics. Light natural lacquer checking only. Frets and board show minimal wear. Supplied with the original Fender black tolex case, paperwork, and accessories.
Provenance:
Verified original U.S. 1969 production Telecaster, consistent with CBS-era factory stamps, pot codes, and component dating.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.