One-Owner 1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline, Originally Bought in Brussels and owned by Georges Bréval guitarist from "les Frangins"
 
After the privilege of offering two guitars from Luis Garcia Gomez, guitarist of Les Frangins, one of Belgium's best-known rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s, we are proud to present another instrument with deep roots in that story. This 1968 Fender Telecaster Thinline belonged to Georges Breval, founding member and guitarist of Les Frangins.
 
Georges formed the band in 1962 with Luis Garcia Gomez, and the two shared guitar duties for years. In late 1968, Georges decided to buy Fender's newest model, the Telecaster Thinline, which had come out only a few months earlier. He went to the shop he always used: La Maison du Swing, run by Theo Parys, the younger sibling of Flore Parys of Euromusic. That is where he bought this guitar. It came with an export case bearing the Fender logo on a piece of leather, a detail typical of instruments sold by that shop.
 
Georges kept the guitar for the rest of his life. After he passed away about six years ago, his family decided it was time for it to go to a new owner who would play it and love it as much as he did.
 
Built with an ash body, this Thinline is remarkably light at just 2.95 kg (6.48 lbs). The neck carries a clear, legible stamp reading 3OCT68B, which makes it a very early example, since production only began in July 1968. The frets and tuners are original, so the guitar keeps its authentic vintage character.
 
The electronic is almost all original with only 2 capacitors replaced. It includes the original Switchcraft switch and CTS pots dated to the 34th and 36th weeks of 1966. Fender bought a large batch of these pots in 1966 and kept using them until around 1971–72, so their presence here is fully consistent with the guitar's date. Both factory-wound pickups are intact and deliver the bright, articulate tone and strong output that have made the Telecaster a lasting favourite.
 
This guitar has a clear history and a direct link to the Belgian rock scene, and its original features are well preserved. It is a rare chance to own a piece of European music history, and it is ready for its next chapter.
 
 
Specifications
Serial number: 272647
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Neck stamp: 3OCT68B
Tuners: Original Fender (one ferrule replaced)
Pots: CTS 1376634 and 1376636 (34th and 36th weeks of 1966)
Electronics: Original pickups, switch and pots (replaced capacitors)
Weight: 2.95 kg (6.48 lbs)
Case: Original export case from the Theo Parys shop in Brussels
Accessories: Original ashtray bridge cover and a 1960s strap