(SOLD) Fender Japan '72 Telecaster TL72-53 US Blonde 2000
Fender '72 Tele, blonde, crafted in Japan 1999-02. What a nice thing. This is a 70s style model, so it gets the bold black logos, a comfy U shape neck, simple vintage hardware and the classic two-singles pickup setup. The finish is fun, it's a halfway between olympic white and butterscotch blonde. There's a bit of grain on show under the creamy eggnog hue, it's a good look. The tone on deck is classic T stuff: articulate, warm, open and wide, with a nice balanced bottom end and some sparkle on the top. This is a perfect unassuming overachiever, it will surely sit just right in your mix.
Model: Fender Telecaster '72 Reissue (TL72-53)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 1999-02 (serial P045005)
Finish: US blonde, gloss poly, black 3-ply guard
Body: basswood
Weight: 3.675kg
Neck: 1-piece maple, rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, vintage slim U shape
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan 'TL-current' single coils
Case: basic non original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has minor dimples on the top horn and elbow area and some light scuffs around the ferrules and on the bottom corner. The sides have minor dimples on both horns and the elbow area and near the jack. The front has minor dimples near the controls, scuffs around the bridge and in the elbow area and some standard 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. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.