Fender '52 Telcaster, butterscotch blonde, made in Japan 2010-11. It's a classic, right? In 1952 the Telecaster broke the mold for what a guitar could be, and the design was just so perfect that we all want the exact same thing seven decades later. This is a very clean example of a more recent reissue model, plus it's a high-end offering from it's day, so it's a superbly classy thing. The blonde finish shows off some tight, streaky grain in the ash, paired with the classic black guard and golden maple board, it's proper beautiful in simplicity. The neck is a moderate C shape with a vintage radius, perfect for big rhythm parts and instantly familiar. Plugged in, there's heaps of tasty Tele twang on deck, but the overwound Texas Special single-coil pickups add a bit of natural compression and growl into the mix that'll get your amp cooking just right. There's a certain purity to the ear on offer here that's very satisfying. These never last long around here, I wonder why?

Model: Fender Telecaster '52 Reissue (TL52-TX)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2010-11 (serial U064765)
Finish: butterscotch blonde (BSB), single-ply black guard
Body: lightweight ash, 3 piece
Neck: maple, one-piece inc board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C shape
Mods: none
Weight: 3.685kg approx
Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coil x2
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has some minor dimples on the end. Neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no maior marks. The back has no major marks, just some feather-light scuffs near the neck plate. The sides have no major marks, just some very small dimples near the jack and some light scuffs on the bottom horn. The front is also very clean, just some dimples on the top horn and play wear on the guard. The guard is not sitting totally flat, it's lifting approx 1mm. 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 look great, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.