Fender TL-52 Telecaster Reissue MIJ Butterscotch Japan Tele 37090
Description (More pics below)
This is a beauty of a TL-52 Fender Telecaster Made in Japan in 2013 in Butterscotch finish. Amazing looking and sounding guitar. Weight = 8lbs, 3oz.
Features
The TL-52 has a chunky C neck with vintage 7.25" radius and vintage style frets. The ash body accommodates some USA Texas Special pickups for hot vintage tone. The single-ply, 5-screw pickup and the ashtray bridge with 3 barrel saddles further the vintage vibe. The one-piece 21-fret maple neck is based on a '52 style and it feels great in the hands. The light lacquer chipping around the edges lends it just that little extra relic vibe.
Condition
Overall this is a very clean guitar. Could have easily been classed as "excellent." Frets are in very good shape with only some minor wear and lots of life remaining. A few minor marks around the edges (see pics) and some very light scuffing on back that was too slight to catch in photos. The Japanese craftsmanship is very apparent. When I removed the neck I was struck by the tight fit of the neck heel in the pocket...just wow. Jack was upgraded with an Electro-jack socket.
Playability/Tone
All vintage vibe and feel with this Tele. No surprises here, just Volume/tone and 3-way switch--sometimes the old ways are best...The tone steps right up and jabs you in the face--crystal clear and plenty of umph when you want to crank it up. Made in 2013, this axe proves they are still giving Fender US a run for their money over there. It plays as good or better than the USA Tele's I've handled lately. NO case. I do a full setup and expert packing: details below. Thanks!
International
Due to international shipping conditions, international buyers should contact FIRST for a quote to their country.
Recent Review:
"Guitar was packed perfectly for shipping. Everything arrived exactly as described. A lot of care and attention was put into the setup (intonation is perfect). Seller was nice enough to include some extras. Excellent seller! Thank you so much!"
Short video showing how I pack a guitar.
Guitar Setup
Setup includes new strings (9s or 10s depending on what the nut is cut for), overall polish, cleaning any gunk off fingerboard, oiling neck, and polishing frets when necessary. We spray out any pots that are noisy, turn the truss rod (if necessary) and set string height at low-to-medium action depending on string buzz present. Since setup is highly subjective you may need to get it set to your particular needs by your personal luthier. Thanks!
Packing
I use quality boxes, thick bubble wrap, and peanuts to pack guitars. I have a very high rate of successful guitar and bass shipping (meaning few damaged instruments). I have been doing this 15 years and know how to pack well--with or without a hard case. I wrote a detailed story with photos on how I pack a guitar, which you can find on my StillKickinMusic site blog. If you Google "Still Kickin - How to Pack a Guitar" you will find it. Thanks.
About Me
My store is a one-person small business that has been selling used guitars and basses for 15 years now. I do a basic setup and cleaning on every instrument I sell, so depending on workload it may be 1-2 business days before your guitar ships. When it arrives you can depend on it being, clean, set up, and securely packed. Check my feedback for confirmation. Thanks!
