Fender '52 Tele, vintage natural, crafted in Japan 2005-6. This here was the high-end Japanese version of the unassailable 1952 Telecaster in it's day. You get some tasty appointments: proper ash body, brass saddles, 50s-correct spaghetti decal and a pair of USA-made Texas Special pickups. That adds up well plugged in: heaps of 'Tele twang', but with a certain hotness to the attack and midrange that means this will really get your amp moving. There's a complexity and warmth to the mids and treble here that will surely scare some far pricier USA models; this really does sound sweet. The neck is a comfy, rounded C-style profile; it's easy to get along with and a little less divisive than the soft-V these models often sport. The two piece ash body features some really tasty grain, all on display via the gorgeous amber tinted natural gloss finish... classy. This came in with no guard, so we sourced a great anodised black one from a buddy in Adelaide; it's a really nice finishing touch. Just.... classy.

Model: Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster (TL52-85TX)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2005-6 (serial R038187)
Finish: vintage natural (VNT), black anodised guard
Body: light weight ash, 2 pieces
Neck: maple, maple board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, modern C shape
Weight: 3.875kg
Mods: guard replaced with anodised black aluminium model by Herad Audio Devices
Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coil x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a chip on the bottom edge and some marks on the end. Neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a few light dimples and scuffs around the body, no major marks. The sides have a few dimples on both horns and the elbow area. The front is pretty clean, just a couple of dimples in the elbow area and play wear on the top horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10)

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 good order, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.