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    "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    A woman brought a Tele into a music store where I teach to inquire about the value. I only got quick look at it. Most of the info the store owner gleaned from it said it was a 1966. The only thing that was odd was an "R" in the neck pocket. No numbers. Just the letter. Any idea what that means? Could the body possibly be newer? It was a three piece btw.

    It is not a high end collectible because the finish was removed, probably in the 70s, and the pickguard is new. It was also routed for a humbucker in the neck position, although this has been changed (possibly with a new pickup).

    However, overall, it was really a nice player. The neck is pretty sweet, with beautiful even wear on the back and the rosewood board. The bridge pickup twangs like a crazy and it gave me goosebumps when I played a couple of Don Rich licks (it was the pickup, not my playing, lol). It weighs around 7 lbs (I could tell because it felt just like my own Tele which is that weight).

    I am hoping to get pics later today from the owner.
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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    I guess this one is gonna remain a mystery!
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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    Not much traffic as there once was buddy! Sad really. Maybe there's a Tele book you could read thru? IDK, and it seems people don't post if they don't. Which is both good and bad.

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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    Hard to say w/out at least some pics. It could be a reissue body, or possible a (factory?) refinish, hence the "R"

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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    I'm not sure what the R might mean. I don't think a 3-piece body would be that unusual.

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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    Could be a good fixer-upper.............please keep us posted!
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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    It's been my understanding that an "R" stamp indicated a factory refinish.

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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    Final update: we never heard back from her so I guess she is keeping it.
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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    Could the R have been someone's initial? Of course they put a stamp with the name of the controller on there now.
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    Re: "R" in the neck pocket of a 60s Tele

    One initial? Like Prince or Flea?
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