This guitar has been independently examined by Kevin at Stairway to Kevin instrument repair on Denmark Street Here are his notes on it: ‘A nice example of an early 70's Bigsby equipped Telecaster, truss rod is in good order and the guitar feels nice to play. Neck Date - 3 AUG 71 B. it has undergone a few changes over the years (as detailed below) but is an original Factory Bigsby guitar. A couple of extra notes - the bottom strap button is a newer one, the 1st String bridge saddle are replacements, and the pickguard is an old Fender one, but I can't be sure it is original to this exact guitar. Neck profile is very slightly larger around the back than most from this era and is a pleasant surprise.’ Specs: Ash Body Maple Neck Rosewood Veneer Fretboard Slim, Medium Round Back Neck Profile Thickness at 1st fret 0.868 inch Thickness at 12th fret 0.955 Graphtech Replacement Nut 40.74mm Nut Width Original F Back Tuners Original 3 Ply White Pickguard (some manipulation around neck pocket and bridge) Replacement Telecaster Neck Pickup (7.18K) Original Grey Bottom Pickup (5.96K) 1990’s CRL 3 Way Blade with New Tip Very Old Copper​/​Shoreline Gold Refinish Original Frets, Worn But Dressed Replacement Fender Telecaster Knobs Original Fender Bigsby and Bridge Replacement Bridge Plate Original Capacitor - Tone 0.5 Both Changed 90-00’s CTS Pots (250K) One Replaced Neck Plate Screw