Up for sale, a 1984 Fender JV Rosewood Telecaster ‘69 vintage reissue model TL69-115 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A rare, top-tier reissue of the rare Telecaster model made famous by George Harrison in the waning days of the Beatles, this instrument was produced in the golden age of "Made in Japan" production at the Fujigen factory. And while most examples from ‘84 have a JV-prefix serial number, this is one of the rare few that left the factory with the same serialized bridge base as Fender’s American Vintage models.

Beyond the various tiers available for Fender Japan’s Rosewood Telecasters (this being the absolute pinnacle of what was offered both in and outside the catalog), there are few additional subtle yet impactful hardware variations, often blending 1950s and ‘60s-spec componentry. In this case, the factory hardware includes ‘60s-style F tuners and flat-topped knurled knobs paired with Blackguard ‘50s-style brass saddles. All hardware is stock, and only the 115 tier boasted a gloss lacquer finish.

The natural acoustic tone of the rosewood body/neck is lively, detailed and warm, and these qualities are channeled faithfully through the USA-made pickups. The American Vintage ‘52 single coils are early examples wound at Fender’s Fullerton factory featuring black fiber bobbins, cloth-covered leads, a brass baseplate on the bridge pickup, and flush-mount ‘50s-spec alnico pole pieces, delivering a bevy of classic Tele tonalities; there’s a woody, percussive cut in the neck position, and plenty of Tele twang and sparkle with the bridge pickup selected. Weighing 9lbs 3oz, this Rosewood Telecaster TL69-115 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Rosewood
• Shape: Medium C, measuring .825” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, vintage-spec 7 1/4" radius
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2"
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42mm), bone
• Tuners: F-stamped (Schaller-made)
• Factory Markings: Model stamp on neck heel

Body Specs:

• Wood: Rosewood
• Pickups: American Vintage ‘52 single coils
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
• Harness: Untouched solder, CTS 250k pots date to 49th week of ‘84
• Hardware: Fender American Vintage “Pat. Pend” serialized bridge with brass barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
• Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
• Serialization: Five-digit stamp on bridge base

The gloss lacquer finish is extremely well-kept,, with cosmetic wear limited to faint pick scuffing across the guard and a few minor nicks and finish scratches in the clear coat. The gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A Fender-branded hardshell case is included.