(SOLD) Fender Japan '52 Reissue Telecaster TL52-85TX Vintage Natural 1997-00
Fender Japan '52 Telecaster, crafted in Japan 1997-0, vintage natural finish. If you're after a classic Tele, they don't get a whole lot more classic than this. This is a high-end '52 style T, so you get some really nice appointments: proper lightweight ash body, one piece maple neck, brass saddle bridge for extra definition and sustain and a pair of sweet USA made Texas Special pickups. The pickups deliver a stack of hot-rodded Tele-tone: thick, juicy bass and clear, singing highs, all balanced by an articulate, responsive midrange. This really does sound excellent; it's classic Tele-twang with a bit of extra heat and attitude. The ash body features some really pretty grain, the back is especially stunning. These high-end Japanese Teles really do hold their own against anything Fender have done out of the US; this is perfectly satisfying to both the hands and ears. Tasty T!
Model: Fender Telecaster '52 Reissue (TL52-80TX)
Made: Japan, 1997-00 (CIJ, serial O044030)
Finish: vintage natural (VNT), single ply black guard
Body: light weight ash
Neck: one piece maple, mild V-profile
Mods: none
Weight: 3.5kg
Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coils
Case: very basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. There's a couple of marks on the end and bottom edge of the headstock. The neck has a few little dimples, nothing really noticeable during play. The back has widespread but shallow and minor dings, there's quite a lot but none are big. There's a few chips/scratches/dents around the edges: bottom horn, near the jack, shoulder area up from the bridge, top horn near the strap pin. The front is pretty clean, just a chip near the rear and front strap pins, some dimples behind and around the bridge and some standard play-wear on the guard and top horn. 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 in good shape with some normal wear, 7/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 10/46s.