Originally owned by Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo, a Thinline Telecaster Deluxe was used by Kurt Cobain during the period when he played with Mudhoney.

Thom Yorke has been seen using a white Fender Telecaster Thinline Deluxe. This guitar, notable for its modifications over the years, has been documented with various changes, including alterations to its humbuckers and the removal of its pickguard. Yorke's collection includes different versions of the Thinline, ranging from Deluxe to Custom models, in multiple colors. These modifications and details have been observed by his long-time gear technician and roadie, who has worked with the band since its inception. For more in-depth information, including specifics on live and studio use, refer to the comprehensive book written by the technician, which covers his work with the band’s gear.

In this live performance of Nocturnal at #AmexUNSTAGED 30th of September 2015, Guy is playing his Fender Modern Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe, 3-color sunburst with maple fingerboard. Meanwhile Howard is playing his Fender Precision bass.

Close-ups can be seen at 4:59

Sonic Youth's website says, about Lee Ranaldo's Thinline Deluxe:

"Used by Lee: 1983-2009 198? (earlier?) -- EADECD/EADGBE 1983 -- EADECD/EADGBE (World Looks Red, Confusion is Sex, Shaking Hell, Making the Nature Scene, I Wanna Be Yr Dog, The Good and the Bad) 1985 -- D#D#C#C#GG (I Love Her All The Time) & EADECD/EADGBE (World Looks Red, Confusion is Sex, Making the Nature Scene, Burning Spear) 1986 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross, Burning Spear) & EADECD (World Looks Red) 1987 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross) 1989 -- EADECD (World Looks Red) & EADGBE (I Wanna Be Yr Dog) 1990 -- EEBBEF# (Dirty Boots) & F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross) 1991 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross) 1992 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross, Drunken Butterfly) 1993 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross, Drunken Butterfly) 1995 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross) 1996 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross) 1999 -- F#F#GGAA (Tom Violence, White Kross) STOLEN 1999, RETURNED 2005 2006 -- D#A#D#BC#F# (Rats, Jams Run Free) 2007 -- D#A#D#BC#F# (Rats, Jams Run Free) 2008 -- D#A#D#BC#F# (Jams Run Free) 2009 -- D#A#D#BC#F# (Jams Run Free) NOTES:

Lee owned this early '70s Tele Deluxe for nearly 20 years, dating back to pre-Sonic Youth days. It was his primary "screwdriver guitar" in the early 80s, shuffled tunings in the late 80s and basically remained in F#GA until it was stolen on July 4th, 1999 in California. It was surprisingly returned to the band in 2005 along with his 'Target' Travis Bean, which was in considerably worse condition. The Tele was returned to playable condition and though 'Shaking Hell' and 'World Looks Red' became staples of the 'Rather Ripped' tour, this guitar was instead used in a new tuning for 2 Rather Ripped tunes. Gauges: .046 .046 .026 .026 .017 .017 (F#GA) Brown finish before theft, now blue F-hole 2 humbuckers Originally had a maple fretboard neck, which was replaced with a rosewood fretboard neck at some point between 1987 and 1989 Originally had no pickguard, pearl pickguard added in 1983, black pickguard added circa mid-80s 1 slider switch 2 knobs Circular sticker (unknown) Infinity sticker USA flag sticker Serial # -- 370090 Played by Lee in "Death Valley '69" & "Mildred Pierce" videos Listed as "F.HOLE" on '95 set lists. Listed as "TELE 2" on '99 set lists. Kurt Cobain borrowed this guitar to guest with Mudhoney on 'The Money Will Roll Right In' during their opening set for Sonic Youth in Castaic Lake on September 26th, 1992."

Razer Music lists Feed Me as using a Telecaster.

David Byrne played a red Fender Telecaster Thinline Deluxe at the 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the guitar is modified with a set of Telecaster Hot Rails.

Deryck Whibley uses the Fender Telecaster Thinline Deluxe, as evidenced by a live performance in 2019 during the "Order in Decline" era, where he played the song "With Me." The proof is supported by a screenshot image available on Equipboard.

In this photo, Jake Bugg can be seen playing a Fender Telecaster Thinline Deluxe.

at 0:24 bonehead is seen playing what looks like a fender telecaster (possibly a thinline deluxe) it is hard to tell because of the video quality however

Barry plays Fender Telecaster Thinline in this video.

In this picture she can be seen playing a Fender Telecaster Thinline Deluxe Electric Guitar.

Lee shows this guitar in this video at 4:02