Up for sale, a 1989 Fender Telecaster ‘62 vintage reissue model TL62-600 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Produced at the Fujigen factory, this “Made in Japan” Tele is an uncommon model, sporting a Charcoal Burst gloss finish. This "toasted" finish has dark streaking in the transparent Butterscotch gloss, highlighting the grain of the American basswood body.

The pair of TL-Vintage single coil pickups deliver Tele snap and punch, with chewy twang at the bridge, while the neck pickup is sweet and bell-like with a woody, percussive cut. Lightweight at 7lbs 3oz, this TL62-600 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 .815” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, virtually no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” F-prefix
-Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck heel and pocket, heel pencil dated 7-6-89

Body Specs:

-Wood: American basswood
-Pickups: TL-Vintage single coil x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to May, 1989
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with steel barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard, “top hat” switch tip

This particular Charcoal Burst finish still presents notably close to when it was new, as the dark streaking has a propensity to fade with UV exposure over the decades. Cosmetic wear is limited to one finish chip on the bass-side lower bout body edge, pick scuffing on top largely constrained to the guard, and some minor dings on the body as a whole. The smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A faux leather gigbag is included.