Fender Classic 70s Telecaster Custom, made in Japan in 2017, incredibly rare factory surf green. Can you believe your eyes? What an absolute stunner of a guitar. This was a special edition finish offered very briefly and only via Fender's direct-to-public online store in Japan, so there's a small handful ever made. The Tele Custom is a 70s original, so you usually get the normal 70s finishes: natural, black, sunburst... proper bright 50s finishes that ooze awesomeness like this are impossibly rare on this model. Needless to say, it looks stupendous. The rest is all there: the slim oval neck is perfectly comfortable, the pickups are contrasting but complementary and dole out the signature twang with plenty of bravado, and hardware is all very reassuring.  It's a breeze to play and a pleasure to hear. This is just about a brand-new guitar, there'd be plenty of guitars built well before this hanging in your local dealer. If you like it, don't wait; I don't expect another one will ever come our way. What a girl!

Model: Fender Classic 70s Telecaster Custom
Made: Japan, 2017 (serial JD17035592)
Finish: surf green, 3-ply white guard
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple, maple board, slim oval profile
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Wide Range humbucker (neck), Fender Japan TL Single (bridge)
Case: basic original Fender gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: negligible finish wear. There's a few extremely minor scratches around the front and back of the body, nothing noticeable really. There's some light play scratches on the guard. Overall: excellent condition (9.5/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are in excellent shape, there's barely any wear, 9.5/10. Take it away and save me from myself!