{"product_id":"fender-japan-tl72-500-nat-72-telecaster-reissue-made-in-japan-fujigen-1990","title":"Fender Japan TL72-500 NAT ’72 Telecaster Reissue Made in Japan Fujigen 1990","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"background-color: #1190d9; color: #fff; padding: 10px; margin: 0;\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"329\" data-start=\"95\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"115\" data-start=\"95\" style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e ◾️ For U.S. Buyers: \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-end=\"118\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eAll of our items shipped to the United States \u003cspan data-end=\"207\" data-start=\"164\" style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"\u003e already include import duties and taxes \u003c\/span\u003e in the item price and shipping cost. \u003cbr data-end=\"247\" data-start=\"244\"\u003eThis means that \u003cspan data-end=\"326\" data-start=\"263\" style=\"font-weight: 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items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eFender Japan TL72-500 ’72 Telecaster Reissue\u003cbr data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e1990–1991 Made in Japan (Fujigen, K-Serial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eFender Japan TL72-500 ’72 Telecaster Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured in \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e1990–1991\u003c\/strong\u003e, as identified by the \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eK-serial number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eThis period is widely regarded by enthusiasts as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"478\"\u003ehidden golden era\u003c\/strong\u003e of Fender Japan production, comparable in quality to the well-known \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eJV, E, and A serial periods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"817\"\u003eThe guitar was built at \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"616\"\u003eFujigen\u003c\/strong\u003e, during a time when Fender Japan was refining its production standards in preparation for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"741\"\u003eEXTRAD (order-made) series\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes described as Fender Japan’s equivalent to a custom shop program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"840\"\u003eModel Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe TL72-500 is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"895\"\u003ereissue of the 1970s Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, recreating the look and feel of the CBS-era Fender instruments.\u003cbr data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eThis particular K-serial period sits at an important transition point, when Fender Japan reviewed and upgraded its catalog models to support the higher standards required for EXTRAD custom orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003eAs a result, many instruments from this era display \u003cstrong data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eexceptional build quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, and in some cases rival or exceed USA-made instruments of the same period.\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThis is why K-serial Fender Japan guitars are often referred to as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e“hidden gem”\u003c\/strong\u003e among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eSound and Playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eThe body is made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eJapanese ash (Sen wood)\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes referred to as “Oni-sen,” known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003ebeautiful grain and open, resonant tonal character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eWhile the vintage-inspired appearance is striking, the real appeal lies in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eauthentic 1970s CBS-era Telecaster sound\u003c\/strong\u003e—clear, full, and dynamic, rather than overly bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eThe neck is straight, the truss rod functions properly with room for adjustment, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eall parts are original\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eThe guitar produces a strong, well-balanced output with no functional issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eThis period of Fender Japan production laid the foundation for the EXTRAD series, making instruments like this not only great players, but also \u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003ehistorically significant examples\u003c\/strong\u003e of Fender Japan craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eNeck: Straight\u003cbr data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eFrets: Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e60–70 percent remaining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eElectronics: Fully functional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eCosmetic condition:\u003cbr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eThere are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003escratches on the body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eMetal hardware shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003evisible rust\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003eModifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eNo known modifications\u003cbr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eBelieved to be in original condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2521\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003eSoft case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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