Fender Japan TL52-US ’52 Reissue Telecaster – Butterscotch – 920D Controls – Tweed Case

Overview

Beautiful Japanese-made ’52-style Telecaster in gloss transparent butterscotch, with distinctive ash grain, a one-piece maple neck, and classic blackguard styling.

Serial number: T053318, with Made in Japan marking. The original seller identified it as a 1994–1995 TL52-US.

Features & Specifications

• Ash body with gloss transparent butterscotch finish
• One-piece maple neck and maple fingerboard
• Medium C neck profile
• 7¼-inch fingerboard radius
• 25½-inch scale length
• Vintage-style tuners
• Three-saddle bridge with brass saddles
• Black pickguard

Specifications are provided as a general reference for the TL52-US model, which was specified with Fender USA vintage-style Telecaster single-coil pickups.

920D Upgraded Controls

Equipped with a 920D replacement control assembly featuring a three-way pickup selector positioned toward the rear of the control plate. This arrangement helps prevent accidentally bumping the selector switch while playing.

The original control assembly is not included.

Condition

Excellent overall cosmetic condition, with one small ding on the headstock edge and light fret wear. Both are documented in the close-up photographs.

Inspection & Setup

Inspected and set up by my luthier before listing activation, including checks of neck relief, action, fret condition, intonation, pickups, controls, and output jack. All electronics function properly.

Weight

Approximately 9 pounds, as measured on a digital scale. A photograph of the guitar on the scale is included.

Included Case

Includes the pictured Fender-branded tweed hardshell case with red plush interior.

Shipping

The guitar will be securely packed in its hardshell case and an outer shipping carton.

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Shipping Schedule

Due to a scheduled personal commitment, shipping will be delayed until the week of November 9. Please contact me before purchasing if you need delivery by a particular date.