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c.1996 Fender Japan Telecaster TL52-80TX '52 Telecaster Reissue - Made in Japan
A Fender Japan Telecaster TL52-80TX in White Blonde, the '52 reissue model fitted with Fender USA Texas Special pickups. This example comes from the "Made in Japan" era of Fender Japan, identified by the MADE IN JAPAN decal on the back of the neck, and it is in Excellent cosmetic condition with no modifications.
The TL52-80TX was the upper-grade '52 Telecaster in the Fender Japan line, pairing an ash body and one-piece maple neck with American-made Texas Special single coils. The serial number A055962 is stamped on the bridge plate, and together with the MADE IN JAPAN neck decal it places this guitar around 1996. Fender Japan production in the Made in Japan era was handled by FujiGen, a highly regarded Japanese guitar factory.
== SPECIFICATIONS ==
- Model: Fender Japan Telecaster TL52-80TX ('52 Telecaster Reissue)
- Serial: A055962 (stamped on bridge plate)
- Year: c.1996 (1995-1996)
- Country of Origin: Japan (MADE IN JAPAN neck decal)
- Color: White Blonde
- Body: Ash
- Neck: One-piece maple, bolt-on (4-bolt)
- Fingerboard: Maple, 21 frets
- Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Nut width: 42.4 mm
- Neck thickness: 22.8 mm at 1st fret / 24.6 mm at 12th fret
- String action at 12th fret: 3.0 mm (bass side) / 2.5 mm (treble side)
- Pickups: Fender USA Texas Special single coils x 2 (neck / bridge)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup selector: 3-way
- Bridge: 3-saddle bridge with brass saddles, string-through body
- Weight: 3.55 kg (7.8 lbs), measured
== CONDITION ==
Overall: Excellent
- Body: Excellent cosmetic condition
- Neck: Good condition (truss rod not checked)
- Frets: Approximately 80-90% remaining
- Nut / Bridge / Saddles / Tuners: Good condition
- Electronics: Tested and fully functional
- Modifications: None
- Replaced parts: None
- Odor: None
All electronics function correctly and the guitar is ready to play. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.
== INCLUDED ==
- Soft case
== WHY THIS GUITAR ==
The TL52-80TX is a well-regarded Fender Japan Telecaster, combining a faithful '52-style build with genuine USA Texas Special pickups. Made in Japan examples from the mid-1990s are highly regarded for their build quality, and this one is unmodified, clean, and comfortable at 3.55 kg. A great choice for a player who wants a classic '52-style Telecaster with honest Japanese craftsmanship.
Please feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.
SETUP & INSPECTION
Cleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:
- Neck relief and action adjusted
- Frets and fingerboard cleaned
- Intonation set
- Tuners and electronics checked
Your instrument arrives ready to play.
SHIPPING FROM JAPAN
- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance
- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit
- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days
Please message us with any questions before purchasing.
