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Fender Telecaster TL72-53 Crafted in Japan (1999–2002) – Vintage Blonde

Classic ‘72-style Telecaster from the Crafted in Japan era - a solid, reliable player with that unmistakable Tele character.

Cosmetically, the guitar is in good overall condition. There are a few small dings, light scratches, and signs of normal use consistent with its age (please refer to photos). Nothing that affects playability, just honest wear that gives it some character.

Technically, everything is in great shape. The frets are in good condition, plenty of life left, no dead spots or dents. The neck feels comfortable and stable, and the guitar plays clean across the board.

All electronics are original, including the pickups. It delivers exactly what you’d expect from a proper Tele - clear, punchy, with that classic twang and bite. Cuts through the mix effortlessly and responds great to dynamics.

Overall, a very solid MIJ Tele that’s ready to go, stage or studio.

The following work has been done: full cleaning, fret polishing and string height setup (2.3 mm at the 12th fret on the low E string), pickup height adjusted for balance and clarity, and a fresh set of D'Addario XL 10/46 strings installed.

Body

• Construction: Solid body, bolt-on neck
• Wood: Ash (typical for TL72-53, may vary slightly)
• Finish: Vintage Blonde, gloss polyester
• Pickguard: Black 3-ply (’72-style)
• Weight: approx. 3.5–4.0 kg / 7.7–8.8 lbs
• Contours: Traditional Telecaster slab body

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Joint: Bolt-on
• Profile: Vintage-style medium C
• Fingerboard: Maple (one-piece neck)
• Radius: approx. 7.25"
• Frets: 21 vintage-style frets
• Fret Condition: Good, moderate wear, no dead spots, plenty of life remaining
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Nut: Synthetic bone
• Nut Width: approx. 42 mm / 1.65"
• Neck Finish: Gloss polyurethane

Hardware

• Bridge: 3-saddle vintage-style Tele bridge 
• Tailpiece: String-through-body design
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Hardware Finish: Chrome

Electronics

• Pickups: Original Fender Japan Telecaster single-coils
• Configuration: SS
• Controls:
  • Master Volume
  • Master Tone
• Switching:
  • 3-way pickup selector (bridge / both / neck)
• Output Jack: 1/4" mono