1988 Fender Telecaster TLG80-550 Vintage Guitar Black w/ Gold Hardware, Japan MIJ Fujigen
$1,549.99
$1,549.99
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Up for sale, a 1988 Fender Telecaster model TLG80-550 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order. This “Made in Japan” Telecaster was crafted at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production. An uncommon model even within Japan, this upscale Tele iteration features a sleek all-Black look accented by gold hardware.
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, and this TLG80-550 is lightweight at 7lbs 5oz. The pair of Fender Japan’s TL-Vintage pickups yield chewy twangy and sparkling cut, with a distinct sound in each position on the three-way pickup selector. This TLG80-550 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” G-prefix (peghead face)
-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck heel/pocket, small blue “55” sticker on peghead denotes model tier and original price (¥55,000)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: TL-Vintage single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese 500K pots
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
There are just a few small marks on the gloss Black finish, and the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A modern Fender gigbag is included.
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, and this TLG80-550 is lightweight at 7lbs 5oz. The pair of Fender Japan’s TL-Vintage pickups yield chewy twangy and sparkling cut, with a distinct sound in each position on the three-way pickup selector. This TLG80-550 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 ½”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” G-prefix (peghead face)
-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck heel/pocket, small blue “55” sticker on peghead denotes model tier and original price (¥55,000)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: TL-Vintage single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese 500K pots
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
There are just a few small marks on the gloss Black finish, and the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A modern Fender gigbag is included.
