Fender Japan '62 Telecaster TL62B-70 Candy Apple Red 1999
Fender '62 Tele, double bound candy apple red, crafted in Japan 1998-9. This looks terrific, it's hard to argue with that. The classic candy apple finish catches the light beautifully, and when paired with a mint guard, a dark streaky rosewood slab board and the iconic double body binding, it really pops perfectly. The neck is a comfy, fairly slim vintage C profile, which sits nicely in the hand and never makes you work too hard. The tone on offer is crisp and bright, with heaps of midrange warmth and a singing clarity. A Tele should be a simple pleasure, and this one surely is.
Model: Fender Japan '62 Telecaster TL62B-70
Made: Japan, 1998-9
Serial: P081323
Finish: candy apple red, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, vintage C shape
Weight: 3.725kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Vintage single coil x2
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a small dent on the end and some dimples on the bottom edge and front near the top. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some small dents on the top horn, dimples on the bottom horn and bottom corner, and some scuffs in the elbow area, back edge and middle; nothing nasty. The sides have dimples in the elbow area and bottom horn and some surface scratches and light scuffs near the jack. The front has a dent behind the bridge, dimples in the elbow area and near the knobs and some 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. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear visible but playing evenly with no major buzz issues