{"product_id":"fender-japan-tl52-52-telecaster-reissue-natural-electric-guitar-1999-2002-mij","title":"Fender Japan Telecaster TL-52V Texas Special V-Neck Electric Guitar 1999-2002","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverty Used Guitars Japan — every instrument inspected, set up, and played before listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1999-2002 Fender Japan Telecaster TL-52V '52 Reissue with Texas Special Pickups - Crafted in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Fender Japan TL-52V, a '52-style Telecaster from the Crafted in Japan era, fitted with Texas Special pickups. The neck heel is stamped \"TL-52V\", and serial number P042493 under the \"Crafted in Japan\" decal dates it to 1999-2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL-52V was built to a more vintage-correct spec than the standard TL52. It has a chunky V-shape one-piece maple neck, slotted screws, a single-ply black pickguard, a single round string tree and vintage-style truss rod adjustment at the neck heel. No modifications and no replaced parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== SPECIFICATIONS ==\u003cbr\u003e- Model: Fender Japan Telecaster TL-52V\u003cbr\u003e- Serial: P042493 (Crafted in Japan)\u003cbr\u003e- Year: 1999-2002 (P serial)\u003cbr\u003e- Country of Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e- Color: Vintage Natural\u003cbr\u003e- Body: Ash, string-through-body\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Maple, 1-piece, V-shape profile, bolt-on (4-bolt)\u003cbr\u003e- Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25\" radius, black dot inlays\u003cbr\u003e- Scale length: 648 mm (25.5\")\u003cbr\u003e- Nut width: 42 mm\u003cbr\u003e- Neck thickness: 25 mm at 1st fret \/ 27 mm at 12th fret\u003cbr\u003e- Pickups: Texas Special single coils x 2 (neck \/ bridge)\u003cbr\u003e- Controls: Volume, Tone\u003cbr\u003e- Pickup selector: 3-way\u003cbr\u003e- Bridge: Vintage-style 3-saddle Telecaster bridge plate stamped \"FENDER PAT PEND\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners: Vintage-style tuners\u003cbr\u003e- String action at 12th fret: 1.7 mm (bass side) \/ 1.5 mm (treble side)\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs), measured\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== CONDITION ==\u003cbr\u003eOverall: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Body: Light signs of use consistent with Very Good condition\u003cbr\u003e- Neck: Good condition; truss rod has plenty of adjustment remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Frets: Approximately 70-80% remaining\u003cbr\u003e- Nut \/ Bridge \/ Saddles \/ Tuners: Good condition\u003cbr\u003e- Hardware: Vintage patina consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e- Electronics: Tested and fully functional\u003cbr\u003e- Modifications: None\u003cbr\u003e- Replaced parts: None\u003cbr\u003e- Odor: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unmodified example that plays well. Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. All photos are of the actual guitar for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== INCLUDED ==\u003cbr\u003e- Soft case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e== WHY THIS GUITAR ==\u003cbr\u003eThe TL-52V is one of the most period-focused '52 Telecaster reissues Fender Japan made in the Crafted in Japan era. This example has the V-shape neck, slotted screws and Texas Special pickups. It is unmodified, the frets are healthy and the truss rod has plenty of adjustment left. It suits a player who wants a blackguard-style Tele with authentic vintage feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSETUP \u0026amp; INSPECTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCleaned, set up, and inspected by our luthier before shipping:\u003cbr\u003e- Neck relief and action adjusted\u003cbr\u003e- Frets and fingerboard cleaned\u003cbr\u003e- Intonation set\u003cbr\u003e- Tuners and electronics checked\u003cbr\u003eYour instrument arrives ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING FROM JAPAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shipped worldwide from Japan with full tracking and insurance\u003cbr\u003e- Carefully packed with protective wrapping, strings detuned to relieve neck tension in transit\u003cbr\u003e- Processed and shipped within 2-4 business days\u003cbr\u003ePlease message us with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68122022019314,"sku":"FEN_TL52VNT_1023","price":173200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/3113\/3426\/files\/01_14be4acb-86ab-444c-8e3c-c182e9883f52.jpg?v=1793398674","url":"https:\/\/revertyjapan.com\/products\/fender-japan-tl52-52-telecaster-reissue-natural-electric-guitar-1999-2002-mij","provider":"Reverty Used Guitars Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}