(SOLD) Fender '72 Telecaster TL72-600L w/ Mods Sunburst Left Handed 1990
Fender '72 Tele, left handed, many mods, made in Japan `1990-1. Let's address the obvious first: phwoarrr, that's a good looking Tele. This rolled out of the factory as a '72 style T in unbound natural gloss poly, but it's been reborn in double bound tobacco burst and finished in super thin nitro... yeah it has. The finish lets the striking grain of the sen ash work it's magic; it's really quite remarkable to the eyes. Next on the obvious things: a legit Bigsby has been added, but with a mod that ditches the troublesome posts to hold a ball end in favour of threading them through the bar, plus a sensible new bridge has been added to complete the experience. Less obvious to the eye is a new harness and a pair of delightful custom pickups, delivering a superbly shimmering, articulate, thick Tele twang that'll put hairs on your chest and warmth in your icy heart. If you're after a standard lefty Tele, maybe this isn't your thing, but if you wanted a majestic showstopper of a beast that's full of attitude and even has '666' on the end of the serial number, here you go!
Model: Fender Telecaster '72 Reissue (TL72-600L)
Made: Japan, Fujijen plant, 1990/1 (serial K017666)
Finish: refinished in nitro tobacco burst inc new binding, originally natural gloss, 3-ply black guard
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.790kg
Mods: mods by Rocket Music in Perth. Refinished in nitro sunburst, double binding added, tuners repalced w/ Kluson locking aged tuners, electronics replaced with Callahan Custom Pre Wired T Model control plate assembly, Bigsby tailpiece added and upgraded by Main String Shaft (strings through holes, no pins), bridge and saddles replaced, pickups replaced
Pickups: Monty’s Guitars Tele Bridge Pickup based on the Richard’s 48’ Lap Steele pickup (bridge), Benson Custom Blues (neck)
Case: deluxe non-original G&G hard case, excellent condition and quality
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock has a minor mark on the end. Neck is clean and smooth in the hands, just some minor dimples in the back. The back has a chip on the bottom edge near the jack, a minor dimple near the neck plate and some minor scuffs around the edge. The sides have some dimples on the shoulder, a couple of minor chips near the jack and a scuff near the rear strap pin. The front is nice and clean, just some slight scuffs near the bridge and tailpiece and some play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have a little wear but are in good shape, 7/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.