{"product_id":"1988-fender-telecaster-52-vintage-reissue-tl52-75-butterscotch-japan-mij-fujigen-1","title":"1988 Fender Telecaster '52 Vintage Reissue TL52-75 Butterscotch, Japan MIJ Fujigen","description":"Up for sale, a 1988 Fender Telecaster ‘52 vintage reissue model TL52-75 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This upper-tiered, early “Made in Japan” Telecaster was produced at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production, with vintage-correct touches including black bobbin pickups, dome-top knurled knobs, brass saddles, and all flathead screws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTonewoods include an ash body and a one-piece maple neck, and this Tele weighs 9lbs 15oz, offering a detailed midrange character, clear treble cut and complex midrange. The TL-Vintage black bobbin alnico magnet pickups deliver a range of classic Tele tonalities, with the articulation, twang, and dynamic liveliness associated with the first Blackguard Teles. There’s a chewy bite in the bridge position and gutsy chop at the neck. This TL52-75 has been professionally setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e- Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .880” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e- Fretboard: Maple, 7 1\/4” vintage-spec radius\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Slender, light wear beneath the G and B strings\u003cbr\u003e- Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e- Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Kluson-style Gotoh\u003cbr\u003e- Serialization: “Made in Japan,” A-prefix serial on bridge base\u003cbr\u003e- Factory Markings: “75” sticker denotes the model tier and original price (¥75,000), model stamps on neck heel\/pocket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Wood: Ash\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: TL-Vintage black bobbin single coil x2\u003cbr\u003e- Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to January, 1988\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge base with brass saddles, dome-top knurled knobs, all flathead screws\u003cbr\u003e- Plastics: Five-screw “Blackguard”-style pickguard, ‘50s-spec switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gloss Butterscotch Blonde finish shows significant ambering of the clear coat, with just a few tiny dings on the lower bout on top, one tiny chip at the bass-side corner of the neck pocket, and a few faint scratches on the body as a whole. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Fender-branded gigbag is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50658178957568,"sku":"A030972_NEW","price":1849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_c9b380df-84c2-4aeb-9c1b-17a6844d4612.jpg?v=1792241404","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/1988-fender-telecaster-52-vintage-reissue-tl52-75-butterscotch-japan-mij-fujigen-1","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}