Fender Made in Japan Classic 50s Telecaster Vintage Natural 2016
Fender MIJ Classic 50s Telecaster, natural gloss, made in Japan 2016. The 'Blackguard' style Tele is etched into the brain of basiucally every guitar player: it's the quintessential electric guitar really. Fender Japan made the TL52 model in various forms continually from 1982-2015, but with some corporate structure changes came some lineup changes, so this Made in Japan Classic model replaced the TL52 for a year or two before the launch of the Traditional series that is still around today. You get some classic 50s style specs: skinny headstock, spaghetti logo, bone nut, maple fretboard and black dot inlays, single ply black pickguard, ash body and the three saddle bridge. This version got a moderately slim C shaped neck, which is super comfy and easy to get along with. The tone is great: fat and full down low, glassy and clear on the top, abundant midrange kick on the bridge pickup especially. Ticks the T-box with tenacity.
Model: Fender Made in Japan Classic 50s Telecaster
Made: Japan, 2016, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD16000856
Finish: Vintage Natural, gloss natural
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple inc fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, 42mm nut, medium C shape
Weight: 3.490kg
Mods: pots replaced
Pickups: Japan TL-Vintage single coil x2
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor 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 around the neck plate and bottom edge and some scuffs around the ferrules, elbow area and back edge. The sides have minor dimples around the whole body, as well as some dents near the jack. The front has dimples around the bridge and elbow area, a chip on the edge near the switch 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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear only