1985 Fender Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar

Made In Japan

Original Candy Apple Red Metallic Double Bound Body

With OC. Duff 60s Pickups & Original Parts Described And Pictured

Up for sale is a beautiful 1985 Fender Telecaster Custom Made in Japan finished in classic Candy Apple Red Metallic with a desirable double-bound body and rosewood fingerboard. These mid-1980s Japanese Fender instruments have earned an outstanding reputation for their craftsmanship, playability, and attention to detail, and many players feel they rival or exceed their American counterparts from the same era.

This example has all the visual appeal of a vintage custom-bound Telecaster, featuring cream body binding front and back, a rich Candy Apple Red Metallic finish, and a comfortable maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.

The original pickups have been replaced with a set of highly regarded O.C. Duff '60s-spec Telecaster pickups, which sound absolutely fantastic in this guitar and deliver the classic Tele twang, clarity, and punch that players love.

The guitar plays perfectly over the entire fingerboard. The neck is straight, the truss rod operates as it should, and all electronics function properly. Fret wear is very minimal as pictured.

The guitar includes the original removed parts shown in the photos, including the original saddles, control plate, electronics, knobs, neck pickup, and related factory hardware. The original bridge pickup is not included. This provides an excellent opportunity for the next owner to return the guitar closer to original specification if desired.

Cosmetically, the guitar is in very nice condition for its age and was obviously well cared for over the years. It shows only average signs of use that would be expected from a 40-year-old instrument. Flaws may consist of minor scratches, a few small chips, and scattered marks throughout, but nothing significant or distracting. Overall, it presents exceptionally well and remains a wonderful example of an increasingly desirable vintage Japanese Fender.

Specifications

- Year: 1985

- Model: Fender Telecaster Custom

- Made in Japan

- Finish: Candy Apple Red Metallic

- Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz.

- Scale Length: 25.5"

- Nut Width: 1.66"

- Neck Depth at 1st Fret: .852"

- Neck Depth at 12th Fret: .935"

- Double-Bound Body

- Rosewood Fingerboard

- Maple Neck

- O.C. Duff '60s Telecaster Pickups

- Includes Original Removed Parts Shown in Photos (except original bridge pickup)

These early Japanese Telecasters continue to gain recognition among players and collectors alike due to their quality construction, vintage-inspired features, and increasingly limited availability.

Setup & Shipping

This guitar has been set up and plays beautifully as it sits. However, all guitars are subjective to individual player preference, climate changes, string gauge selection, and shipping conditions. Any future setup adjustments desired by the buyer are considered normal maintenance and will be the responsibility and expense of the purchaser.

International buyers are welcome, but must contact me prior to purchase for an accurate shipping quote. Buyers are responsible for all import duties, customs fees, taxes, and other charges imposed by their country.

For seller protection, this instrument will only be shipped to the address associated with the sales transaction. No exceptions.

Please review all photos carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions. Thanks for looking!