Fender '52 Telcaster, vintage natural gloss finish, made in Japan 2012. If I say 'Telecaster', you probably picture something just like this, yeah? 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 natural finish shows off some big wide grain lines in the ash, paired with the classic black guard and golden maple board, it's beautiful in simplicity. The neck is a comfy 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. Tele-tastic.

Model: Fender '52 Telecaster TL52-TX
Made: Japan, 2012, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: JD12017453
Finish: vintage natural, gloss poly
Body: ash
Neck: maple, one-piece inc board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, slim C shape
Weight: 3.325kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coil x2
Accessories: new Xtreme gig bag with original docs

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, very minor rub wear on the back only. The back has light scuffs around the ferrules, in the elbow area and along the bottom edge, no major marks. The sides have minor scuffs in the elbow area and minor dimples near the jack. The front has minor dimples around the knobs, behind the bridge and in the elbow area, as well as light play wear on the guard and horns.
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. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only