Fender Japan Classic '69 Telecaster Blue Flower 2016
Fender Classic '69 Tele, Blue Flower finish, made in Japan 2016. We've only ever had one or two of these awesome floral finish Teles through the shop, and they're always a delight to see and hear. The Japan Classic series briefly replaced the TL69 etc models after 2015 when Fender Japan's company structure changed, before the more recent MIJ Trad and Hybrid series became the norm. This is a cool little reissue of the original Blue Flower Telecaster, which are so rare it's hard to even find sold examples. It's got a gorgeous: metallic shimmer over the quirky flower graphic, and paired with the CBS-style logos, maple board and classic curves, it looks a million bucks. The neck is a comfy moderate U shape, and at 3.3kg it's light and lively in the hands. The tone plugged in is bright and snappy, with an open chiming midrange, tuneful fast bass and a tasty sweet snap on the top end. These often list at pretty rude prices in some parts of the world, so grab one for a very respectable dime while it's going.
Model: Fender Japan Classic '69 Telecaster
Made: Japan, 2016, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD16010579
Finish: Blue Flower, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, 43mm nut, slim U shape
Weight: 3.280kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Vintage x2
Accessories: basic non-original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has dimples in the elbow area, back edge and near the jack. The sides have dimples on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack and some scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has dimples in the elbow area and near the knobs and 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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 7/10, normal wear inc minor pitting but playing smoothly with no major buzz issues