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Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Telecaster ‘52 vintage reissue model TL52-70SPL in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This early and uncommon “Made in Japan” mode is a recreation of Keith Richard’s “Micawber” #1 Telecaster, produced at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production as part of the limited edition Collectors Series. Keef-centric features include a six-saddle brass bridge, full-size neck position humbucker with mounting ring, and tuning machines with buttons that resemble the Sperzels Keith had installed in the '80s.
Tonewoods include a white ash body and a one-piece maple neck, and this TL52-70SPL is naturally resonant and punchy at 9lbs 14oz. This guitar can easily deliver Keef’s cutting, powerful tones; offering smooth sustain and a dynamic, nuanced response with ample midrange bark at the neck and Tele twang with the bridge pickup favored. This Telecaster 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: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius, small fill on treble-side edge at fret 13
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck pocket/heel
Body Specs:
-Wood: White ash
-Pickups: Dragster humbucker, Gotoh Japan Tele single coil (replacement)
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1989
-Hardware: Six-saddle brass bridge, dome-top knurled knobs and control plate (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Five-screw black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
The gloss Butterscotch Blonde finish shows only one small finish chip at the bass-side waist edge, along with some minor dings and finish scratches, primarily concentrated at the lower bout and on the back. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with a few shallow marks that are nigh undetectable to the palm.
A faux leather gigbag is included.
Tonewoods include a white ash body and a one-piece maple neck, and this TL52-70SPL is naturally resonant and punchy at 9lbs 14oz. This guitar can easily deliver Keef’s cutting, powerful tones; offering smooth sustain and a dynamic, nuanced response with ample midrange bark at the neck and Tele twang with the bridge pickup favored. This Telecaster 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: Medium C, measuring .840” 1st fret, .915” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius, small fill on treble-side edge at fret 13
-Frets: Slender, leveled/crowned, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck pocket/heel
Body Specs:
-Wood: White ash
-Pickups: Dragster humbucker, Gotoh Japan Tele single coil (replacement)
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to April, 1989
-Hardware: Six-saddle brass bridge, dome-top knurled knobs and control plate (chrome-plated)
-Plastics: Five-screw black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
The gloss Butterscotch Blonde finish shows only one small finish chip at the bass-side waist edge, along with some minor dings and finish scratches, primarily concentrated at the lower bout and on the back. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with a few shallow marks that are nigh undetectable to the palm.
A faux leather gigbag is included.
