Up for sale, a 1987 Fender Telecaster model TLG80-60 in perfect working order. This “Made in Japan” Telecaster was crafted at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production; an uncommon model, this upscale Tele iteration features a sleek all-Black look accented by gold hardware.

Weighing 8lbs 6oz, tonewoods include a basswood body and a maple neck capped by a rosewood fingerboard. The pair of single coil pickups deliver chewy twang and sparkling cut, with a distinct sound in each position on the three-way pickup selector. This Telecaster TLG80-60 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .895” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, 7 1/4” radius
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 ½”
• Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Serialization: “Made in Japan,” E-prefix
• Factory Markings: Small blue “60” sticker on peghead denotes model tier and original price (¥60,000)

Body Specs:

• Wood: Basswood
• Pickups: TL-Single single coil x2
• Controls: Volume, Tone, three-way pickup selector
• Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to July, 1987
• Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with brass barrel saddles (saddles upgraded), domed knurled knobs + control plate (modern)
• Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip

The gloss Black finish has pick scuffing localized on the treble side of the guard and various dings and finish scratches on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.

A Fender-branded gigbag is included.