Up for sale, a 1990 Fender Telecaster model TLG80-550 in excellent, 100% original condition and 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 7lbs 10oz, tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. The pair of Fender Japan’s single coil pickups deliver chewy twang and sparkling cut, with a distinct sound in each position on the three-way pickup selector. This Telecaster TLG80-550 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: Medium C, measuring .835” 1st fret, .905” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood slab, vintage-spec 7 1/4” radius
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Serialization: “Made in Japan,” J-prefix (peghead face)

Body Specs:

• Wood: Basswood
• Pickups: TL-Current single coil x2
• Controls: Volume, Tone, three-way pickup selector
• Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to December, 1990
• Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
• Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip

The gloss Black finish has one tiny chip adjacent to the control plate on top and a couple areas of isolated checking on the back and at the corners of the neck pocket, along with various minor nicks and finish scratches consistent with light use. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean, with just a couple shallow marks.

A Fender-branded gigbag is included.