Up for sale, a 1990 Fender Telecaster ‘52 vintage reissue model TL52-600 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 4oz, this TL52-600 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, .900” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” J-prefix
-Factory Markings: Blue “60” sticker on peghead denotes model tier and original price (¥60,000), model stamps on neck heel and pocket

Body Specs:

-Wood: American basswood
-Pickups: TL-Vintage single coil x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to September, 1990
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with steel barrel saddles, dome-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: One-ply “Blackguard”-style pickguard, ‘50s-spec switch tip

The gloss Charcoal Burst finish exhibits limited checking, and there are just a few minor dings on the body. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A faux leather gigbag is included.