Up for sale, a 1991 Fender Telecaster ‘52 vintage reissue model TL52-600 in like-new, 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, sweet and bell-like sounds at the neck, and a woody, percussive cut in the middle. Lightweight at 6lbs 13oz, 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: Medium C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .915” 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, neck pocket pencil dated X-8-91

Body Specs:

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

This particular Charcoal Burst finish still presents notably close to when it was new, as the dark streaking often fades with UV exposure over the decades. This is an exceedingly well-kept example, with barely a mark on it. The ambered gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original faux leather gigbag is included.