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Step into the world of iconic sound with Kurt Cobain's 1993 Fender Custom Telecaster, a piece of musical history that captures the raw essence of grunge. This unique solid body electric guitar has been meticulously crafted to replicate the distinct tonal qualities and aesthetics favored by the legendary Nirvana frontman. Whether you're a collector, a performer, or an enthusiast, this guitar offers an authentic experience that's hard to match.
The 1993 Fender Custom Telecaster is equipped with custom-wound pickups that deliver the signature cutting sound Cobain was renowned for. The guitar's solid body construction offers a robust and resonant tone, while its smooth maple neck ensures a comfortable playing experience for both rhythm and lead parts. Its vintage-style hardware and unique design elements make it not just an instrument but a conversation piece that stands out in any collection.
Ideal for those looking to capture the spirit of the '90s alternative rock scene, this Telecaster is more than just a guitar—it's a tribute to an era-defining sound. Whether you're looking to recreate Cobain's sound on stage or simply want to own a piece of musical legacy, this guitar will not disappoint.
Key Features:
- Solid body construction for enhanced resonance
- Custom-wound pickups for signature sound
- Maple neck for smooth playability
- Vintage-style hardware
- Unique design inspired by Kurt Cobain's original model
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Note: Not the "Blue Courtney Telecaster"
Cobain's last favorite guitar was sold to a private buyer by rockstarsguitars.com
Note that on the photographs of Cobain playing the guitar the pickups are different. This is because Earnie had modified the guitar.
See quotes below:
From rockstarsguitars.com:
"This is the guitar that Kurt wrote his music on and carried with him for months from bus to hotel room to airline toward the end of his career. This guitar was not exclusively used for live performance but more for writing and never left his side. It was used from late 1993 until his death in 1994. It is featured on the cover of the book "Nirvana" and on pages 116-123. There are distinguishable markings on the body that can be matched up perfectly with these photos. It also comes with original prints of Kurt playing this guitar and a notarized detailed letter from a crew member. The pickups, bridge, and tuners were changed at one point, as this was a common practice with Kurt's guitars. This was done by Earnie Bailey, Kurt's guitar tech. This comes with a letter from Earnie detailing the complete modifications done to this guitar. Earnie also supplied the original receipt for the bridge pickup and a letter from Gibson for the neck pickup that he installed, and has signed photos of this guitar ensuring the authenticity of the instrument. And it still has four of the original strings on the guitar."
From kurtsequiptment.com:
"Sent to Kurt by Fender in early 1994 . Japanese made. "Fender sent this out for the In Utero tour to replace the blue one. Stock pickups were very shrill. After Kurt's coma in Rome, I thought modifying this guitar would make it a workhorse and get him away from the Mustang-Jaguar image. Hopefully get him perked up. I put on new tuners (Gotoh's - his favorite). A Tele bridge from Stew-Mac with a humbucker cut-out and individual saddles for each string. In the bridge, I put a Duncan JB - black, and in the neck, a new Gibson PAF, potted with a Chrome cover. He got this back 2 weeks before he died, and said it was his new favorite. He used it for the home recordings he was making with Pat and Eric Erlanderson in March 1994 in Kurt's basement. "
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