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Used Fender Japan '70 Reissue Telecaster Thinline
 Mahogany Body, Good condition

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 now prevented from officially exporting to Europe or the US. What is made in Japan stays in Japan. This is a '70 Reissue Telecaster Thinline. These are the specs:

Specification
Body Mahogany
Neck Maple, Oval type, 324mm Scale
Fretboard Maple cap, One piece,184R
Frets 21
Nut Width 42mm
Pickups 2 x TL Current
Control&Switch 1 Vol, 1 Tone, 2 Way Switch
Bridge 3 Section T6 Chrome Saddle
Machine Heads Gotoh
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard Pearloid White
Condition
This is 1997-1998 'A' serial. When Fender Japan changed from marking their instruments 'Made in Japan' to 'Crafted in Japan' it clearly wasn't overnight and they didn't throw 'old' components away... which is why anomalies arise. This instrument has the 'A' serial bridge plate introduced 97/98, but a 'Made in Japan' transfer on the back of the neck. I've had other instruments with similar theoretical mismatches and it is far from unique during the transition period.

The guitar is in very good condition, but there are a couple of minor imperfections and some minor buckle rash,  which you can see (just!) in the above pics. The marks are hard to see because, as ever, a natural wood finish helps camouflage any imperfections but, in all honesty, this guitar, with its lovely mahogany body, looks stunning. There are years of life in the frets and all controls work smoothly and without noise. A new set of  9s has been fitted and the action is clean and comfortable all the way up the neck. 

Everything is factory spec - nothing having been modified.

Comments
This Tele doesn't only look good, it sounds good too. Although it qualifies as a semi-acoustic, it is only the 'wings' of the body that are hollow. The centre section is solid - apart from the pickup routing of course. Acoustic sustain and tonal definition are excellent. Plug it in and the sound is more 'well-mannered' than, for instance, an ash-bodied '52. The pickups are what Fender Japan term 'current' .. ie , they are not trying to replicate the vicious snap and snarl of a vintage Tele; they are after a more contemporary sound. Having said that, drive it a little and this guitar will rock with the best. But whether you are rocking, country picking, or just looking for a clean, ringing sound... this Tele delivers and - because it is a semi, always with a slightly 'woody' overtones. This is a very nice instrument indeed, and versatile too.

I confess to being quite taken by the looks and - more important perhaps - the sound of this Tele. This is a very attractive looking and great sounding guitar. Note, this guitar comes with a nice hardcase.

Price including hardcase: £560.00

Contact me on 01992 523138 or by email

I suggest shipping via the Royal Mail's Special Delivery service which guarantees next day before noon delivery and includes insurance for £25.00. 

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