(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Telecaster TL62B Double Bound Lake Placid Blue 2014
Fender '62 Tele, bound lake placid blue, made in Japan 2014. This, friends, is awesome. The double bound Tele is always one to set a few hearts aflutter, and even more so in a finish as saucy as lake placid. This one was wearing a Bigsby style 'F' branded trem from the factory, so that adds a whole new dimension to the traditional Tele Twang. It's got some upgraded electronics on deck too, so the tone is coming out with a heap of clarity and sparkle. The neck is slim and round; this '62 profile is a clear favourite for me personally amongst the MIJ Tele shapes; it's just to easy to like. This is a proper show pony: buy it, start the dang band you've been meaning to, get off your couch and write some hits!
Model: Fender Japan Telecaster '62 Reissue (TL62B)
Made: Japan, 2014, Dyna plant (serial JD14009710)
Finish: lake placid blue (LPB), cream double binding
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius
Weight: 4.190kg
Mods: pots replaced with ESP deluxe pots, orange drop cap and USA switch installed (Bigsby was stocked)
Pickups: Fender USA TL-Vintage single coils
Case: basic non original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a few marks on the end and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, just some minor dimples on the back. The back has a repaired ding on the top horn, some dimples around the edge and some widespread surface scratches and light scuffs. The sides have a few small chips and scuffs on the shoulder, near the rear strap pin and around from the jack. The front has a chip on the top horn, a few scratches and dents on the shoulder and some dimples near the knobs as well as some standard play wear on and around the guard. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets are freshly dressed and polised, so they'e very even, but theres some height missing, 7/10 for life left. Setup with fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.