{"product_id":"2002-fender-telecaster-custom-futoshi-abe-signature-tc72ts-black-japan-cij","title":"2002 Fender Telecaster Custom Futoshi Abe Signature TC72TS Black, Japan CIJ","description":"Up for sale, a 2002 Fender Telecaster Custom ‘72 vintage reissue Futoshi Abe Signature model TC72TS in 100% original condition and in perfect working order. A unique iteration of the Tele Custom platform offered by Fender Japan only for the Japanese domestic market, this Custom is a Futoshi Abe signature model, best known for his work with Thee Michelle Gun Elephant. The Tele features a six-saddle bridge, a redesigned control layout, and distinctive single-ply white pearloid pickguard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nWeighing 7lbs 14oz with an ash body, this guitar has a bold, clear acoustic tone with great sustain. With a Wide Range humbucker in the neck position and a traditional Tele single coil at the bridge, this Tele has a very broad tonal spectrum, from thick, meaty humbucker tones in the neck position to chiming, twangy single coil tones at the bridge. Of course the middle position is truly a \"best of both worlds\" setting, and the two pickups balance well both in terms of output and their respective tonal attributes. This Telecaster Custom benefits from a professional setup here at Mike \u0026amp; Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNeck Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n-Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e\n-Shape: U (medium depth), measuring .855” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e\n-Fretboard: Rosewood, vintage 7 1\/4“ radius, dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e\n-Frets: Slender, no wear\u003cbr\u003e\n-Scale Length: 25 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e\n-Nut: 1 5\/8”, bone\u003cbr\u003e\n-Tuners: Gotoh\u003cbr\u003e\n-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan,” P0-prefix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nBody Specs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n-Wood: Ash\u003cbr\u003e\n-Pickups: Wide Range humbucker, TL-Single\u003cbr\u003e\n-Controls: Volume x2, Tone, three-way pickup selector\u003cbr\u003e\n-Hardware: Six-saddle bridge\u003cbr\u003e\n-Plastics: One-ply white pearloid pickguard, witch hat knobs, switch tip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nThe gloss Black finish has a few small finish chips on the body edges, some minor dings and finish scuffs from modest use, and a couple lines of finish checking across the back. The gloss finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nA gigbag is included.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48995284484352,"sku":"P068019","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/4437\/4714\/files\/medium_d33736a5-0b27-4a72-a721-67f31c106083.jpg?v=1783938847","url":"https:\/\/mmguitarbar.com\/products\/2002-fender-telecaster-custom-futoshi-abe-signature-tc72ts-black-japan-cij","provider":"Mike \u0026 Mike's Guitar Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}