(SOLD) Fender Japan Standard Telecaster TL43 Transparent Pink 2013
Fender Japan Standard Tele, transparent pink, made in Japan 2013. Here's a finish I've never seen in the flesh before: transparent punch-in-the-face pink. What a glorious time to be alive. It's equal parts lurid and alluring; it'll surely invoke some opinions, but dang, I kinda love it. Aside from the colour, this is a super practical little tone machine. The Japan Standard Tele takes the '72 style model and adds a satin finish neck with a bend-friendly 9.5" modern radius, a six saddle top loader bridge and the understated 90s style decals. The neck is a dream, it's slim and quick and just perfect in the hands. Plugged in, this delivers a hi-fi, crisp 'Tele twang' with heaps of brightness and clarity, balanced by a punchy, tuneful low end with heaps of roundness and immediacy. Barbie Dreamhouse not included, sorry!
Model: Fender J-Craft Standard Telecaster (TL43)
Made: Japan, Dyna plant, 2013 (serial JD13020704)
Finish: transparent pink (TRP), 1-ply white guard
Body: basswood
Weight: 3.430kg
Neck: maple with maple board, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius
Mods: none
Pickups: Fender Japan 'TL-Single' x2
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock and neck pretty clean, no major marks. The back has a little dent on the bottom edge in the waist area, just some light scuffs around the middle of the back aside from that. The sides have no major marks, save for the aforementioned dent on the bottom edge which is also visible from the side. The front has no major marks, just some light play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8.5/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have almost no wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.