The original Rosewood Telecaster was built as a prototype for George Harrison in 1968, and was entered into regular production in 1969. With some variation in the body composition, the Rosewood Tele was only produced until 1972. The model was reissued by Fender Japan starting in the '80s and can be found on this page. 

Years of Production: 1983 - 2015

Body Style: Single cutaway solidbody

Wood Composition: Rosewood body, Rosewood neck, Rosewood fingerboard

Design Elements:  Two single-coil pickups, black pickguard, dot inlays, Volume and Tone controls, 25 1/2-inch scale length

Notable Players: George Harrison, Steve Cooper