Up for sale, a 1990 Fender Telecaster ‘52 vintage reissue model TL52-600 in exceptional, 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 quintessential Tele snap and punch, with chewy twang at the bridge and fuller, bell-like tones at the neck. This TL52-600 weighs 7lbs 1oz, 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, full shoulders, measuring .830” 1st fret, .890” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 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,” I-prefix, small blue “60” sticker on back of peghead denotes original model tier and price (¥60,000)

Body Specs:

-Wood: American basswood
-Pickups: TL-Vintage single coil x2
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to August, 1990
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with steel barrel saddles, dome-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: One-ply “blackguard”-style five-screw pickguard, round switch tip

Cosmetic wear on the gloss Charcoal Burst finish is limited to just a few minor dings at the lower bout along the perimeter and on top, and some small nicks on the back. The smooth ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A faux leather gigbag is included.