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Apart from a handful of models (which are
unique to Japan and therefore would not interfere with sales of US or
Mexican models) Fender Japan are prevented from officially exporting to
Europe or the US. What is made in Japan stays in Japan. This is what you
are missing out on....a '55 Reissue Telecaster. These are the specs:
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Specification |
| Body |
Ash |
| Neck |
Maple,
'Soft V' profile,
324mm Scale |
| Fretboard |
Maple
One Piece, 184R |
| Frets |
21, Vintage Style |
| Nut
Width |
42mm |
| Pickups |
US Vintage x 2 |
| Control&Switch |
1 Vol,
1 Tone, 3x Way Switch |
| Bridge |
3 Section
steel Vintage |
| Machine
Heads |
Kluson
style |
| Hardware |
Chrome |
| Pickguard |
1-Ply
White |
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| Condition |
This is a Crafted in
Japan 2006-2007 'S' serial and condition is excellent; I
could only find a handful of marks to photograph. Click on the
above thumbnaiols for close-ups and I think you'll agree they are
inconsequential. There is minimal fret wear, the
hardware is in excellent condition and all controls work smoothly and without noise. This instrument
has a 'soft V' profile neck. It appears to be a two-piece centre-join
body although, frankly, the join is hard to spot.
This guitar comes with the original paperwork.
When an instrument is as good as
this there isn't much one can say about it!
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55 Tele Reissues are few and far
between but basically they reflect Fender introducing the two-tone
sunburst finish and white pick guards. Acoustic sustain is excellent, and it's
loud with a well
defined tone and response. Plugged in, the US-made Vintage pickups can deliver
a full clean sound or snap and snarl depending upon your needs and
style. What's more, with a new set of hybrid 9s fitted (after the
pics were taken), the guitar plays beautifully and cleanly right
up the neck.
Great looking, great sounding...
very highly recommended. Miss this and you probably won't see
another '55 for a while.
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Price:
£625.00 with gigbag |
Contact me on 01992 523138 or by email
Shipping by Royal Mail Special Delivery will be
£25.00
within the UK.
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