(ARCHIVE) Fender Japan '71 Telecaster TL71-58 Rebel Yellow 2004
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Fender '71 Telecaster, rebel yellow, crafted in Japan 2004-5. Well, that's a bright finish! Rebel yellow was briefly a catalog finish on a couple of Strat models in the late 80s, and every now and then it pops up as a very limited run on later models. Paired with a maple board, bold CBS-era decals, angular F-key tuners and the classic Tele shape, this is surely a superb stage guitar with spades of splendid, sunny swagger. Some ash body Teles weigh a tonne, but this is nice and light at 7.4lbs; it's very resonant and lively in the hands. The neck is a slim, round comfy profile and features some pretty grain in the maple. The ash and maple combine for a bright, defined and crisp take on the classic Tele twang... perfect with a bit of light drive for slicing through the mix. This is the first Tele we've ever had in this finish, so they don't come around everyday! Nab yourself a bright little egg-ocaster.
Model: Fender Japan '71 Reissue Telecaster (TL71-58)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2004-5 (serial R010515)
Finish: rebel yellow (RYL), 3-ply white guard
Body: ash
Neck: one piece maple w/ maple board and skunk stripe, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 3.370kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Current single coils
Case: basic non original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has no major marks. The neck has some minor dimples on the back, no major marks. The back has a couple of very light scuffs near the string ferrules, no major marks. The sides have a couple of little chips on the bottom horn, near the jack and on the shoulder, as well as a couple of dimples on the top horn. The front is pretty clean, just some play wear on the guard and 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 great shape, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46s Moonshiners strings.
This listing is an archived entry. We love to look back and remember fondly what characters we've had through the store, so we keep them around for reference.