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Ca 1983 FENDER JAPAN TELECASTER ELITE ETL83-98 3TS CTS ACTIVE USA E SER 22F JV
Estimated price for orientation: 925 $
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Description Brand: Fender Japan Country of Manufacture: Japan Body Type: Solid Year of Manufacture: Circa 1983 (CTS Pots date to 1983) MPN: E 315182 Made In Japan Weight: 3.4kg Model: ETL83-98 Pickguard: White String Configuration: 6 String Neck: Maple Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Wood: Looks like Alder Body Color: 3 Tone Sunburst
FENDER JAPAN TELECASTER ELITEETL83-98 THE VITALSSingle Humbucking Pickups: Fine. Sound awesome
Pickups Read 37.3k ohmElectrics and Controls: In working condition. Active circuitry (requires regular 9v battery). CTS Pots ( we dated the one with R1378329 to the 29th week of 1983). 2 Vols - 1 TBX Tone - 1 MBX Tone - 3 Way Toggle Switch,Neck / Truss Rod: Straight / Working"Fender" Logo Tuners: Fine
22 Fret Fretboard / Medium Jumbo Frets: Fine, has some light wear as shown, beautiful natural coloring / Fret wear as per photos, good life in them,
6 Section Fende "F" stamped Bridge : FineThere are numerous photos all over the Guitar on the link below, please check them out:
COSMETICS:Our opinion is of course subjective however we always strive to give a good, honest overview of the cosmetics via the numerous Pics, the Condition Rating below and our Comments.Please see all the photos on the link above for the best impression of the Cosmetic Condition.
Condition Rating : B-
N: New.
A: Used. Nice condition cosmetically, minimal to light cosmetic blemishes only
B: Used. Good condition cosmetically, light to medium cosmetic blemishes and some aging.
C: Used. Fair condition cosmetically, medium to some heavier cosmetic blemishes and aging.
D: Used. Quite poor condition cosmetically, has some heavy cosmetic blemishes and aging
J: Junk, heavy with some gnarly cosmetic blemishes and aging, needs love!OVERALL COMMENT:Wow! Super rare Fender Japan Telecaster Elite ETL83-98 in a sweet 3TS Finish. E Serial however made around 1983-84 (Pot Dates). That's close too JV era folks. This, as far as we know, was never included in the fender Brochures at the time. It is an off-catalog model made in limited quantity. Has all the good stuff as listed above, there is nice natural coloring and grain all over this one. Comfortable standard size Neck. 22 Frets, 43mm Nut.Cosmetics and lovely vintage aging as per the photos on the link above. Has Finish wear, nicks, dimples on the Body, Neck and Headstock as shown. Scuffing on the Pickguard. Metal and plastic has vintage aged beautifully. Overall she is in good pre-loved cosmetic condition for her age, nothing gnarly. Has matured with vintage style and kept dignity intact. The photos on the link above show her all over. Please check them out.A rare Fender Japan "ELITE" that is a fantastic sounding Telecaster with an outstanding vintage look to match. We don't do pro level set ups so please tweak the set up to your own tastes for best results.Used Hardshell Case included for free with this one.SHIPPING
Shipping is by DHL Express or EMS Mail both of which are Registered, Insured, and Trackable.
Please allow between 3 to 7 days for delivery.
Shipping to America by DHL is $105.
Australia, Canada, most of Europe, Asia, UK by DHL is $125
Please contact for a quote to other countriesPayment by PayPal please. -Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
-Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
This is a used item being sold “as is”. It appears to be in the condition described above but no guarantees are made.
You may need to get professionally qualified technicians to service or repair the item to get it performing to it's full potential. Servicing and any subsequent repairs that may be required are the buyer’s responsibility.
REF: DBF3624182051
Description
| Brand: | Fender Japan | Country of Manufacture: | Japan |
| Body Type: | Solid | Year of Manufacture: | Circa 1983 (CTS Pots date to 1983) |
| MPN: | E 315182 Made In Japan | Weight: | 3.4kg |
| Model: | ETL83-98 | Pickguard: | White |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Neck: | Maple |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Wood: | Looks like Alder |
| Body Color: | 3 Tone Sunburst |
FENDER JAPAN TELECASTER ELITEETL83-98 THE VITALSSingle Humbucking Pickups: Fine. Sound awesome
Pickups Read 37.3k ohmElectrics and Controls: In working condition. Active circuitry (requires regular 9v battery). CTS Pots ( we dated the one with R1378329 to the 29th week of 1983). 2 Vols - 1 TBX Tone - 1 MBX Tone - 3 Way Toggle Switch,Neck / Truss Rod: Straight / Working"Fender" Logo Tuners: Fine
22 Fret Fretboard / Medium Jumbo Frets: Fine, has some light wear as shown, beautiful natural coloring / Fret wear as per photos, good life in them,
6 Section Fende "F" stamped Bridge : FineThere are numerous photos all over the Guitar on the link below, please check them out:
COSMETICS:Our opinion is of course subjective however we always strive to give a good, honest overview of the cosmetics via the numerous Pics, the Condition Rating below and our Comments.Please see all the photos on the link above for the best impression of the Cosmetic Condition.
Condition Rating : B-
N: New.
A: Used. Nice condition cosmetically, minimal to light cosmetic blemishes only
B: Used. Good condition cosmetically, light to medium cosmetic blemishes and some aging.
C: Used. Fair condition cosmetically, medium to some heavier cosmetic blemishes and aging.
D: Used. Quite poor condition cosmetically, has some heavy cosmetic blemishes and aging
J: Junk, heavy with some gnarly cosmetic blemishes and aging, needs love!OVERALL COMMENT:Wow! Super rare Fender Japan Telecaster Elite ETL83-98 in a sweet 3TS Finish. E Serial however made around 1983-84 (Pot Dates). That's close too JV era folks. This, as far as we know, was never included in the fender Brochures at the time. It is an off-catalog model made in limited quantity. Has all the good stuff as listed above, there is nice natural coloring and grain all over this one. Comfortable standard size Neck. 22 Frets, 43mm Nut.Cosmetics and lovely vintage aging as per the photos on the link above. Has Finish wear, nicks, dimples on the Body, Neck and Headstock as shown. Scuffing on the Pickguard. Metal and plastic has vintage aged beautifully. Overall she is in good pre-loved cosmetic condition for her age, nothing gnarly. Has matured with vintage style and kept dignity intact. The photos on the link above show her all over. Please check them out.A rare Fender Japan "ELITE" that is a fantastic sounding Telecaster with an outstanding vintage look to match. We don't do pro level set ups so please tweak the set up to your own tastes for best results.Used Hardshell Case included for free with this one.SHIPPING
Shipping is by DHL Express or EMS Mail both of which are Registered, Insured, and Trackable.
Please allow between 3 to 7 days for delivery.
Shipping to America by DHL is $105.
Australia, Canada, most of Europe, Asia, UK by DHL is $125
Please contact for a quote to other countriesPayment by PayPal please. -Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
-Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
This is a used item being sold “as is”. It appears to be in the condition described above but no guarantees are made.
You may need to get professionally qualified technicians to service or repair the item to get it performing to it's full potential. Servicing and any subsequent repairs that may be required are the buyer’s responsibility.
REF: DBF3624182051
Pickups Read 37.3k ohmElectrics and Controls: In working condition. Active circuitry (requires regular 9v battery). CTS Pots ( we dated the one with R1378329 to the 29th week of 1983). 2 Vols - 1 TBX Tone - 1 MBX Tone - 3 Way Toggle Switch,Neck / Truss Rod: Straight / Working"Fender" Logo Tuners: Fine
22 Fret Fretboard / Medium Jumbo Frets: Fine, has some light wear as shown, beautiful natural coloring / Fret wear as per photos, good life in them,
6 Section Fende "F" stamped Bridge : FineThere are numerous photos all over the Guitar on the link below, please check them out:
COSMETICS:Our opinion is of course subjective however we always strive to give a good, honest overview of the cosmetics via the numerous Pics, the Condition Rating below and our Comments.Please see all the photos on the link above for the best impression of the Cosmetic Condition.
Condition Rating : B-
N: New.
A: Used. Nice condition cosmetically, minimal to light cosmetic blemishes only
B: Used. Good condition cosmetically, light to medium cosmetic blemishes and some aging.
C: Used. Fair condition cosmetically, medium to some heavier cosmetic blemishes and aging.
D: Used. Quite poor condition cosmetically, has some heavy cosmetic blemishes and aging
J: Junk, heavy with some gnarly cosmetic blemishes and aging, needs love!OVERALL COMMENT:Wow! Super rare Fender Japan Telecaster Elite ETL83-98 in a sweet 3TS Finish. E Serial however made around 1983-84 (Pot Dates). That's close too JV era folks. This, as far as we know, was never included in the fender Brochures at the time. It is an off-catalog model made in limited quantity. Has all the good stuff as listed above, there is nice natural coloring and grain all over this one. Comfortable standard size Neck. 22 Frets, 43mm Nut.Cosmetics and lovely vintage aging as per the photos on the link above. Has Finish wear, nicks, dimples on the Body, Neck and Headstock as shown. Scuffing on the Pickguard. Metal and plastic has vintage aged beautifully. Overall she is in good pre-loved cosmetic condition for her age, nothing gnarly. Has matured with vintage style and kept dignity intact. The photos on the link above show her all over. Please check them out.A rare Fender Japan "ELITE" that is a fantastic sounding Telecaster with an outstanding vintage look to match. We don't do pro level set ups so please tweak the set up to your own tastes for best results.Used Hardshell Case included for free with this one.SHIPPING
Shipping is by DHL Express or EMS Mail both of which are Registered, Insured, and Trackable.
Please allow between 3 to 7 days for delivery.
Shipping to America by DHL is $105.
Australia, Canada, most of Europe, Asia, UK by DHL is $125
Please contact for a quote to other countriesPayment by PayPal please. -Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
-Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
This is a used item being sold “as is”. It appears to be in the condition described above but no guarantees are made.
You may need to get professionally qualified technicians to service or repair the item to get it performing to it's full potential. Servicing and any subsequent repairs that may be required are the buyer’s responsibility.
REF: DBF3624182051