Johnson Telecaster SB approx. 2000

Here we have a classic, no-frills Tele copy.
The sunburst finish really pops and shows a few dings, dents, and scratches – not from heavy playing, but from being moved around a teenager’s bedroom and later from sitting in the basement after the aspiring guitarist moved out.

I know the previous owner well – today he’s a very successful businessman in Switzerland and a former professional football player. I still remember exactly when he first got this guitar.

I’ve leveled the frets and set it up properly. Now it plays nicely even in the highest registers. The frets are medium size, and the neck has a comfortable C-profile.

The pickups aren’t anything special, but they work fine and deliver that typical Tele twang. Definitely usable for strumming in front of the TV or practicing at home, as it plays smoothly and the tuners hold pitch reliably.

The hardware is in like-new condition, with barely visible signs of use. If you put a bit of money into better pickups, you’d have a fully stage-ready instrument here. If I had the right pickups in stock, I would’ve installed them straight away.

Weight: approx. 3.67 kg
Price:

• €80 for the guitar
• €80 for the fretwork
  Total: €160

No. 055