(SOLD) Fender Japan '62 Telecaster TL62B Sunburst 2007
Fender '62 Telecaster, double bound sunburst, made in Japan 2006-8. It's hard to resist the charms of a bound Tele, it really is a good look. This one is wearing a spicy coat of classic three tone sunburst, showing off the subtle detail of the alder body and making the classic curves pop. The neck is a slim and comfy vintage C shape, it's very easy to get along with never makes you work too hard. The tone on offer is a sparkly, sweet take on the classic Tele twang, balancing a tuneful tight low end and an open chewy midrange. There's a lot to like here, it's a very enjoyable item.
Model: Fender Japan '62 Telecaster (TL62B)
Made: Japan, 2006-9, Dyna plant
Serial: S020079
Finish: three tone sunburst, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 7.25" radius, 25.5" scale, slim C profile
Weight: 3.580kg
Mods: switch replaced, knobs replaced
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Vintage single coil x2
Accessories: Fender gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dimples on the top horn and near the neck plate, as well as some scuffs around the ferrules, along the bottom and back edge and in the elbow area. The sides have some dimples on both horns and near the jack, as well as some scuffs on the elbow area. The front has some dents near the knobs and on the back edge near the rear strap pin, as well as some scuffs in the elbow area 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: 6/10, normal wear inc minor pitting, playing evenly with no major buzz issues