1993 Fender Custom Edition Terry-1 Takeshi Teruchi Near-Mint w/ Case & Hangtags, Japan MIJ Fujigen

Up for sale, a 1993 Fender Custom Edition Terry-1 in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, factory documentation, commemorative plaque, and case candy. Among the rarest and most unique guitars ever produced by Fender Japan (or elsewhere), the Terry-1 was crafted at the Fujigen factory in limited quantities for just one year, sporting a singular design that was engineered to pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of legendary Japanese surf guitarist Takeshi Teruchi (Terry) and his band Blue Jeans’ debut. Teruchi is an incredibly influential figure in the world of Japanese electric guitar, and this Terry-1 takes its design cues from a number of the instruments favored by the surf icon over the course of his career, including Mosrite’s The Ventures model, Yamaha’s Flying Samurai, and the Fender Telecaster.

Built by Fender Japan’s Custom Edition team, the Terry-1 sports a number of design features otherwise unseen on any other “Made in Japan” instruments. The offset Tele-style body is crafted from basswood, with a maple neck and bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, and the trio of single coil pickups were wound specifically for this model. Just as with the Yamaha Flying Samurai, the middle and bridge pickup are coupled both visually and tonally, with a push/pull “Coil Tap” (middle pickup on/off switch) at the Volume knob that enables easy switching between “humbucker” and single coil functionality. The pickups are sparkling and punchy, with girth and chop at the neck and focused attack towards the bridge, and tapping the middle pickup enables a bridge/neck tone. This Terry-1 weighs 8lbs 9oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and spot-on intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: “Terrytype” profile, Mosrite-style C, full shoulders, measuring .865” at 1st and 12th frets
-Fretboard: Rosewood, 9.84” (250mm) radius, 22-fret, “TERRY” wavy pearloid inlays
-Frets: Slender, pristine
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1.61” (41mm), Mosrite-style (gold-plated aluminum), zero-fret
-Tuners: Gotoh, pearloid buttons
-Headstock: “30th Anniversary” badge, “Fender Terry-1” logo silkscreen, Mosrite-style volute
-Serialization: TE-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: Terry Special single coil x3
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector, push/pull “Coil Tap” (Volume knob)
-Hardware: Mosrite-style vibrato and bridge with roller saddles, flat-top knurled knob, pickup covers, switch tip (gold-plated)
-Plastics: Three-ply pickguard

The gloss "Terry Pink" finish is framed on top by multi-ply binding, and this is an exceedingly clean example, with just a couple faint finish scratches on the body as a whole. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original tweed hardshell case with Custom Edition badge is included, along with the commemorative wooden plaque, all hangtags, and case candy (still sealed in factory protective plastic bags).