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1989 Fender Telecaster '52 Vintage Reissue Guitar TL52 Charcoal Burst MIJ Japan
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Fender Body Type: Solid Body Color: Charcoal Burst Dexterity: Right-Handed String Configuration: 6 String Body Material: Solid Wood MPN: Does Not Apply Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Model: Telecaster TL52 Model Year: 1989 UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 1989 Fender '52 reissue Telecaster model TL52 in excellent condition and in perfect working order! This early Fender Japan guitar was built in the famed Fujigen factory and features a nearly unknown yet documented finish known as "Charcoal Burst" (abbreviated CCB). It's essentially a classic Butterscotch that's been roasted, and each one is individual with darker, lightly burned streaks running through the ash and highlighting the grain. The guitar is topped off with a high gloss finish and the Charcoal Burst option was only available in very small quantities from 1988-89!Built exclusively for the Japanese market, this "Made in Japan" guitar was crafted at a level that provides stiff competition for Fender's American Vintage series instruments. Using a premium ash body with incredible grain in the wood and a one-piece maple neck, this guitar truly delivers on its promise of classic Tele sparkle and twang through your favorite tube amp. Fat and throaty in the neck position, chimey and cutting in the middle, and aggressive in the bridge position, this guitar covers all the important Tele bases! The instrument weighs 7lbs 4oz, and is particularly loud and authoritative acoustically. Professionally setup her at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with low action, 11-50 strings, and solid intonation, this Tele looks the part and sounds fantastic.The maple neck has a comfortable slender C profile that has just enough depth and roundness in the shoulders. The original vintage-style frets show notable wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6, with fainter wear on the crowns of those same strings until roughly fret 9 and virtually no wear further up the board. The guitar plays cleanly in all positions with no buzzing or dead spots, and the neck is arrow straight with a responsive truss rod. The neck has the standard 25 1/2" scale, with a 1 5/8" nut width, and vintage 7 1/4" fretboard radius. The headstock sports a set of original Kluson style Gotoh tuners that turn smoothly and hold pitch well. On the heel of the neck, the guitar has a pencil date of 1-30-89, a detail that mimics the earliest Fender Teles and is only seen on the first years of Fender Japan guitar production.The ash body has the aforementioned Charcoal Burst finish, showcasing the prominent grain of the wood below and accented by a one-ply black pickguard. All of the electronics work as they should with flat alnico pole pieces on the bridge pickup and a three-way blade pickup selector wired to original potentiometers. The vintage style bridge has three aluminum saddles and the chrome hardware is particularly clean on both the control plate, with some surface patina on the bridge. Cosmetically, this guitar shows an assortment of small finish nicks, mostly relegated to the back and on the bass side of the top near the forward strap button. Overall the guitar looks the part of a vintage Tele and functions exactly as it should, with a sweet, soulful tone.***We are dealers for the Mastery Telecaster bridge and Lollar Telecaster pickups, either or both of which can be installed prior to shipment for an additional charge***Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Fender |
| Body Type: | Solid | Body Color: | Charcoal Burst |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan | Model: | Telecaster TL52 |
| Model Year: | 1989 | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 1989 Fender '52 reissue Telecaster model TL52 in excellent condition and in perfect working order! This early Fender Japan guitar was built in the famed Fujigen factory and features a nearly unknown yet documented finish known as "Charcoal Burst" (abbreviated CCB). It's essentially a classic Butterscotch that's been roasted, and each one is individual with darker, lightly burned streaks running through the ash and highlighting the grain. The guitar is topped off with a high gloss finish and the Charcoal Burst option was only available in very small quantities from 1988-89!
Built exclusively for the Japanese market, this "Made in Japan" guitar was crafted at a level that provides stiff competition for Fender's American Vintage series instruments. Using a premium ash body with incredible grain in the wood and a one-piece maple neck, this guitar truly delivers on its promise of classic Tele sparkle and twang through your favorite tube amp. Fat and throaty in the neck position, chimey and cutting in the middle, and aggressive in the bridge position, this guitar covers all the important Tele bases! The instrument weighs 7lbs 4oz, and is particularly loud and authoritative acoustically. Professionally setup her at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with low action, 11-50 strings, and solid intonation, this Tele looks the part and sounds fantastic.The maple neck has a comfortable slender C profile that has just enough depth and roundness in the shoulders. The original vintage-style frets show notable wear beneath the plain strings on frets 1-6, with fainter wear on the crowns of those same strings until roughly fret 9 and virtually no wear further up the board. The guitar plays cleanly in all positions with no buzzing or dead spots, and the neck is arrow straight with a responsive truss rod. The neck has the standard 25 1/2" scale, with a 1 5/8" nut width, and vintage 7 1/4" fretboard radius. The headstock sports a set of original Kluson style Gotoh tuners that turn smoothly and hold pitch well. On the heel of the neck, the guitar has a pencil date of 1-30-89, a detail that mimics the earliest Fender Teles and is only seen on the first years of Fender Japan guitar production.The ash body has the aforementioned Charcoal Burst finish, showcasing the prominent grain of the wood below and accented by a one-ply black pickguard. All of the electronics work as they should with flat alnico pole pieces on the bridge pickup and a three-way blade pickup selector wired to original potentiometers. The vintage style bridge has three aluminum saddles and the chrome hardware is particularly clean on both the control plate, with some surface patina on the bridge. Cosmetically, this guitar shows an assortment of small finish nicks, mostly relegated to the back and on the bass side of the top near the forward strap button. Overall the guitar looks the part of a vintage Tele and functions exactly as it should, with a sweet, soulful tone.***We are dealers for the Mastery Telecaster bridge and Lollar Telecaster pickups, either or both of which can be installed prior to shipment for an additional charge***
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $60, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!