(SOLD) Fender Japan '72 Telecaster TL72-58 Natural Gloss 1993
Fender '72 Telecaster, natural gloss, made in Japan 1993-4. What a gorgeous piece of ash! This is a lovely vintage style T, it's got a lot of charm. Being a '72 style model, you get the bold black logos, a moderate U shape neck with a maple board, the traditional three barrel saddle bridge and a tidy coat of natural gloss. There's some really beautiful grain on show in the body, it's really quite striking. The neck is also blessed with some tight grain lines and pretty detail too, it's a lovely piece. The tone on offer is a sparkling, clear take on the Tele twang, with a rounded fullness through the lows balancing the eloquent sweetness of the top end. The neck feels great in the hands and the body is pretty moderate in weight for an ash example, so it makes for an easy, agreeable playing feel. These Fujigen-made Fender examples from the mid 90s are steadily creeping up in value, and rightfully so: this is a sweet biscuit.
Model: Fender Telecaster (TL72-58)
Made: Japan, Fujigen plant, 1993-4 (serial Q007668)
Finish: natural gloss (NAT), 3-ply black guard
Body: sen ash
Weight: 3.635kg
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, moderate U shape
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan 'TL-Single' x2
Case: basic non original gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has a burn mark in the corner near the low E tuner post, as well as a mark near the serial number and some scuffs on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has some dimples in the elbow area and top horn, as well as a scuff near the jack. The sides have some dimples in the elbow area, a small chip near the rear strap pin and some dimples near the jack. The front is pretty tidy, just some minor dimples near the knobs and in the elbow area and some minor 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, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.