(SOLD) Fender Japan '52 Telecaster TL52 Butterscotch Blonde 2008
Fender '52 Tele, butterscotch blonde, made in Japan 2007-10. I really needn't say much about this, but hey, here goes. This is a fairly late model example of Fender Japan's take on the iconic original solid body electric: the 1952 Telecaster. You get some classic appointments like the ash body, single-ply black guard, three saddle bridge, spaghetti logo and vintage-voiced alnico pickups. The butterscotch finish is superb: the ash grain on show is very appealing and this lets it speak without being too showy. The neck is a slim modern C shape, so it's super comfy and never makes you work too hard, it'd be a good companion for a long gig. There's heaps of classic Tele-twang on deck, balanced by a warm and open midrange and a rounded, immediate bass. It's a lovely strummer for big rhythm parts, all the nuance shines through via the sparkly top end but there's a certain gooey fatness to the low end that keeps everything together. These seldom last long around here, guess why? (It's because they're good!)
Model: Fender Japan Telecaster '52 Reissue (TL52)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2007-10 (serial T037078)
Finish: butterscotch blonde (BSB), single-ply black guard
Body: ash, 3 piece
Neck: maple, one-piece inc board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, 42mm nut, slim C shape
Mods: none
Weight: 3.540kg
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Vintage single coil x2
Case: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor dimples on the end. Neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no maior marks. The back has no major marks, just some very light scuffs around the ferrules and on the bottom horn. The sides have no major marks, just some dimples in the elbow area and a little dent near the jack. The front is also nice and clean, just some dimples near the knobs and some play wear on the guard and horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are freshly polished and pretty even with no major buzz issues but some normal wear, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.