(SOLD) Fender Japan '52 Telecaster TL52-85TX Vintage Natural 2007
Fender '52 Reissue Telecaster, crafted in Japan 2006-8, vintage natural. This is an excellent Tele. There's been several '52 style models in the Fender Japan catalog over the years, and this is one of the more deluxe offerings. As such, you get some nice appointments: brass saddle bridge, Fender USA Texas Special pickups, proper lightweight American ash body... the good stuff. All that really adds up when you plug it in: the tone is very appealing indeed. It's thick and fat on the low end, with heaps of punch and fullness, balanced by that signature Tele-twang on top lending all your notes a crisp outline and a sweet clarity. At 3.1kg, it's feather-light for a T: I'm not upset about it, and your shoulders will join me in celebration. The rich caramel of the maple and ash looks tasty as tacos too. This will scare some pretty pricey USA offerings, get around it while it's going!
Model: Fender Telecaster '52 Reissue (TL52-85TX)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2006-8 (serial S018137)
Finish: vintage natural (VNT), single ply black guard
Body: light weight ash, 2 pieces
Neck: maple, maple board, moderate-D type profile
Mods: none
Weight: 3.130kg
Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coil x2
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some 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 a couple of dimples around the ferrules, in the elbow area and on the bottom edge. The sides have a couple of dents on the bottom horn and near the jack. The front has some scuffs behind the bridge and some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
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 reasonable shape with some normal wear, around 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.