(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Reissue Telecaster TL62-65US Inca Silver 1997-00
Fender '62 Tele, crafted in Japan 1997-00, Inca silver. The Telecaster hasn't changed that much over the decades; this model is a throwback to the first year the blessed Tele was bestowed a rosewood fretboard and an alder body. Those details are intact, alongside the spiral saddle bridge, 7.25" radius gloss finish neck and vintage-voiced California made pickups... it's all very vintage around here. The tonal results are great: heaps of classic 'twang' balanced by an even midrange and an inviting low end; so tasty. These slim 60s style necks are always instantly familiar; this one feels like an old friend immediately. This model usually pops up in vintage white only, this is a non-catalog finish and a rare one at that. The original silver has yellowed to a subtle is-it-silver-is-it-gold look; alongside the mint guard it appears to have an Instagram filter pre-applied in real life. It's classy, like your nana's best jewellery.
Model: Fender Japan '62 Reissue Telecaster TL62-65US
Made: Japan, 1997-00, Tokai plant (serial O006660)
Finish: Inca Silver (ICS)
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 7.25"radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.395kg approx
Mods: none
Pickups: original Fender USA TL-Vintage
Case: basic gig bag
Overall: minor finish wear. Headstock has a couple of minor marks on the end. Neck is pretty clean. The back has no major marks, just some light scuffs and scratches. The sides have a few marks on both horns, in the shoulder area, some scuffs around the rear strap pin and some marks around from the jack. The front is pretty clean, just a small chip on the top edge up from the neck pickup, some dimples behind the bridge and above the knobs and some standard 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, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are in pretty good condition, 7/10 for life left. Setup with fresh 10/46s.