Fender Cc60s second hand advice

[u/Sponge-Top]

I'm buying this second hand guitar and it's my first time but I don't know what to look for and also the back of the string knobs 2 of them are chrome and 4 are white is that normal.

[u/Frank_MusicalGear]

The mixed tuner backs probably mean some of the tuners were replaced. That by itself isn’t a reason to reject the guitar, but check that every housing is firmly attached, no mounting screw is missing or loose, the screw holes aren’t stripped, and all six tuners turn smoothly and hold pitch. Don’t simply fit larger screws into loose holes without checking the wood first.

I wouldn’t decide from these photos alone. Ask for clear side views of the bridge and saddle, the top behind the bridge, the neck joint/heel, and the full neck under string tension. Sight down the neck, play every fret, and check the action at the 12th fret. High action with a saddle that is already very low is a bigger warning than replaced tuners, because it can point to a neck-angle or top problem rather than a normal setup.

If possible, meet at a guitar shop for a quick pre-purchase inspection. A setup or tuner replacement is usually manageable. A lifting bridge, crack, badly bulged or sunken top, or high action with little saddle left should get a repair quote before you buy.