Please Note. Guitar has a smell of "smoke". Take that into consideration prior to buying. Could be a good candidate for an ozone machine treatment? Reasonably clean guitar other than marks in pictures.

Very desirable 1986 Made In Japan model with original Joe Barden pickups installed. original Joe Barden's are super desirable and bring big bucks sold on their own. Original pickups included. Very dark fretboard and a guitar that is very light. Doesn't get any nicer !! The Fender TLC-62B is a highly regarded and collectable Made in Japan (MIJ) model. The nomenclature translates directly to: TL: Telecaster C: Custom (referencing the iconic 1962 Telecaster Custom specifications) B: Bound body (cream binding on the front and back of the body) The history and specs of this beloved guitar model tie deeply into both vintage Fender design and the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing. The Vintage Inspiration (1962 Telecaster Custom) In 1962, Fender officially introduced the Telecaster Custom. Up until this point, Telecasters featured plain, solid slab bodies with un-contoured edges. The '62 Custom added elegant top and back binding, inspired by the Custom-color Stratocasters, and paired this with a premium slab rosewood fretboard. Origins of the TLC-62B (1980s Fender Japan) Following the success of the Fullerton-era reissues in the United States, Fender formed an official partnership with Japanese manufacturers in 1982 to create more affordable yet remarkably faithful vintage replicas. The Launch: The TLC-62B was introduced as part of these early Fender Japan catalogs. Craftsmanship: These guitars were manufactured in legendary Japanese factories (like FujiGen or Dyna Gakki), achieving a level of fit, finish, and historical accuracy that often rivaled their American counterparts. Core Specifications While wood choices (such as alder, ash, or basswood) can vary depending on the specific production year and target market, the foundational TLC-62B specs include: Body: Double-bound construction (top and back) Neck: Maple with a slab rosewood fingerboard Neck Profile: Classic '60s C-shape Hardware: Vintage-style 3-saddle ashtray bridge and vintage tuners Pickups: MIJ Vintage Single Coils Evolution and Timeline Mid-1980s (JV & A-Series): The earliest versions from the mid-80s are highly collectible. They occasionally included an added "-70" at the end of the model name (e.g., TLC-62B-70), representing the original retail price in thousands of Yen. Local pickup ONLY and all sales are final. Listing may end at any time as I have this advertised on the Albany, NY CL and FB marketplace. Thanks.