Up for sale, a 2003 Fender ‘62 Telecaster Custom Dr. K signature model TL62B-95DK in showroom clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. This exceedingly rare “Crafted in Japan” Telecaster is the signature model of Hirofumi Tokutake, aka Dr. K, produced in very limited quantities and loaded with features including two Lace Sensor Gold single coil pickups, a Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue bridge pickup, and a gloss Firemist Gold finish.
Tonewoods comprise an alder body and a one-piece maple neck, yielding an articulate, balanced acoustic response that provides an ideal platform for the versatile pickup complement. The Lace Sensor Gold pickups in the neck and middle positions feature a unique radiant Field Barrier system that surrounds both the coil and magnets, reducing 60-cycle hum; the patented Lace Micro Combs replace traditional bobbins, giving the player a wider tonal range and better string-to-string balance than traditional pickups. The Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue signature bridge pickup features Alnico 2 rod magnets and a special coil wind designed for increased sustain and output. This pickup delivers a sweet musical character and a solid dose of Tele twang, with raised D&G string poles for an even string-to-string response, and the neck and bridge pickups can be paired via the five-way pickup selector switch. This TL62B-95DK weighs 8lbs 1oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Medium C, full shoulders, measuring .830” 1st fret, .925” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 9 1/2” radius
-Frets: Slender, pristine
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style Gotoh
-Serialization: “Crafted in Japan”, Q-prefix
Body Specs:
-Pickups: Fender Lace Sensor Gold x2, Seymour Duncan Jerry Donahue
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Five-way pickup selector (Bridge, Bridge+Middle, Bridge+Neck, Middle, Neck)
-Hardware: Bridge base with six block saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
-Plastics: One-ply white pickguard (light pick scuffing), “top hat” switch tip
The finish is labeled “Fancy Gold,” framed on both sides by cream binding with dense subtle metalflake. Exceedingly well-kept, there’s barely a scratch on the body. The satin finish on the neck profile is similarly immaculate.
The original hardshell case and hangtags are included.