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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 18 MIN

Personalized by Fender: 1969 Telecasters with Factory Neck Inlays!

from Ask Zac · host Zac Childs

In 1969, Fender offered a little-known custom option: factory-personalized neck inlays. In this video, we dive into the rare story of a father and son who took Fender up on that offer—ordering two Telecasters inlaid with their names: "Bubba" and "Bob Clawson." These guitars were custom-made at the Fender factory and delivered to Clawson's Music in Corpus Christi, Texas, a Fender dealer since 1964.Join us as we explore the history of Fender’s neck personalization option, examine these two stunning custom Telecasters, and uncover how this one-of-a-kind order came to be. Whether you're a vintage guitar lover, Fender historian, or just into cool guitar stories, you won’t want to miss this rare glimpse into a forgotten piece of Fender’s past.Subscribe for more vintage gear stories and rare finds!Follow us on  https://www.instagram.com/askzac/ for more guitar content.To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/#FenderTelecaster #VintageFender #CustomFender #Telecaster1969 #ClawsonsMusic #GuitarHistory #FenderCustomInlaySupport the show

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In 1969, Fender offered a little-known custom option: factory-personalized neck inlays. In this video, we dive into the rare story of a father and son who took Fender up on that offer—ordering two Telecasters inlaid with their names: "Bubba" and "Bob Clawson." These guitars were custom-made at the Fender factory and delivered to Clawson's Music in Corpus Christi, Texas, a Fender dealer since 1964. Join us as we explore the history of Fender’s neck personalization option, examine these two st...

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