Fender MIJ Hybrid 60s Tele, sonic blue, made in Japan 2019. The Hybrid series brings together the classic styling of 50s and 60s guitars with some modern touches for added playability. Vintage stuff: you get a cool 60s colour, the spaghetti logo on the headstock, American Vintage '58 Tele pickups, a three saddle bridge and a rosewood slab fretboard. Modern stuff: it's got a flatter 9.8" radius, taller frets, satin finish on the neck, a four-way switch and locking tuners. Handy dandy, all in all. The neck feels slick in the hands and is a bit beefier than the earlier TL62 models; it's very playable. The series and parallel options on the switch make for a bit more tonal variation, which is fun. The best time can be had by running the bridge pickup straight into a edge-of-breakup tube amp... yep, that's gonna work just fine. The sonic blue finish looks as crisp as ever and pops perfectly against the mint guard and rosewood board, it's a vibrant and optimistic hue. That'll do nicely.

Model: Fender Made in Japan Hybrid 60s Telecaster
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, neck date 10 Sep 2019 (serial JD19015498)
Finish: sonic blue, gloss polyester, satin urethane on neck
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood board, slim C profile, 9.8" radius, 25.5" scale, U shape
Weight: 3380g
Mods: strap pins replaced
Pickups: Fender American Vintage '58 single coil x2
Case: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a minor scuff on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some minor dimples near the back edge and some light surface scratches on the horns and in the middle of the body, no major marks. The sides have no major marks, just some very minor dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has a few dimples near the control plate and in the elbow area, as well as some light surface scratches on the back edge and some light play wear on the guard and horns. 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 tidy condition, 8/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.