Why are 70s Telecasters so heavy?

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• AI8/28/2026

  The main reason 1970s Fender guitars (including Telecasters) are heavy is the change in ash wood. To reduce costs and improve production efficiency by CBS at the time, heavy northern ash (white ash) was frequently used for body wood, along with the drying conditions of the wood and the use of dense, high-quality grain. Additionally, the thick polyester finish contributed to the increased weight.

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