Fender MIJ 1985 FujiGen Gakki TL62 Telecaster

The 1985 Fender TL-62 Telecaster Custom in 3-Tone Sunburst is a Japanese-built reissue of the 1962 Telecaster Custom, crafted at the legendary FujiGen Gakki factory in Japan. It features a double-bound alder body, rosewood fretboard, vintage-style hardware, and classic Tele twang with a warm, articulate tone.  Price includes Fender 60’s style black HSC.  Wonderful, player grade guitar.Details:·       Noted Cosmetic DefectsFinish Top: Play wear evident on top along with several paint chips along edge (see pics) but is glossy and shows nicely for a 40 year old guitar.   Finish Sides: some wear and dings along sides.Finish Back:  some buckle rash evident as to be expected from a player’s grade instrument.SN Label: Missing as original bridge was replaced in favor of a stamped Fender bridge w/ brass saddles.  Original style 60’s threaded steel saddles have been replaced and brass saddles are included in sale.  The serial number (“A” series – mid 80’s MIJ) on these models was stamped into the bridge under “FENDER PAT PEND” and often were replaced in favor of upgraded hardware.  Date is written in pencil from factory on neck heel along with model specific rubber stamps.MIJ orgin stamp:  This has been sanded off at some point by a previous owner and would have been located on back at neck heel.Included:·       Fender black 60’s style HSC·       Vintage brass replacement saddlesOriginal Tele-style recessed jackSpecs:·       Name:  Evelyn·       Neck Profile:  “C” shape – broad shoulders – absolutely glorious neck shape·       Neck Material:  Solid Maple·       Nut Material:  bone·       Scale:  25.5”·       Fingerboard Material:  Rosewood slab·       Fingerboard Radius:  Vintage - 7.25”·       Fret Count/Size:  21/vintage style·       Body Material:  Alder – double bound, both sides·       Finish Type:  3-tone sunburst·       Tuners:  Fender Kluson style–nickel·       Bridge:  Fender vintage Telecaster style, string thru body·       Saddles:  Fender 60’s style threaded steel saddles·       Neck Pickup:  Josh Gravelin Rewind/Recharge using original parts – vintage output·       Middle Pickup:  n/a·       Bridge Pickup:  Seymour DuncanTM STL-1 '54 Telecaster·       Controls:  Master vol, master tone, 3-way selector·       Strings:  10-46·       Weight:  7lbs., 8 oz·       Year:  1986·       Serial No:  “A” serial (mid 80’s MIJ)