Fender Bullet Telecaster (1983 Transitional Model)
In mid 1983, Fender ceased production of the Bullet and Bullet Deluxe models in the USA and began production of the new Squier Bullet models in Japan. At this time the remaining inventory of USA-made Bullet necks were mated to Telecaster bodies and distributed to select dealers as the Fender Bullet Telecaster guitar. Aside from the Fender Bullet decal on the headstock, this transitional model was nearly identical to the standard production Fender Telecaster. The Fender Bullet Telecaster was available only in late 1983, with production ending when the remaining stocks of USA-made Bullet necks were used up. This was the last Bullet model to feature the Fender name prominently on the headstock, as well as the last Bullet model to be made in the USA.
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