1986 Fender Japan Telecaster Custom CTC-55M Ash Black (also known as the TC-72), made in Japan at the renowned Fuji-gen factory for Fender.

A model faithful to the legendary 1972 Telecaster Custom, renowned for its build quality and remarkable versatility.

*Hand-selected and imported from Japan by us*

Expert craftsmanship and a comfortable neck.

The pickup configuration pairs a Wide Range Humbucker in the neck position with a Telecaster single-coil at the bridge. The result is exceptionally versatile: the neck pickup delivers a round, warm, and powerful tone—ideal for blues, jazz, or rock—while the bridge pickup offers all the attack, "twang," and precision characteristic of a true Telecaster. In the middle position, the two pickups produce a rich, balanced, and highly dynamic sound.

Fairly lightweight with excellent resonance, thanks in particular to its Sen Ash body.

Very good overall condition with some signs of use; the frets are also in very good condition for their age (rated 7 to 7.5/10—see photos for details).

Specifications:

* Manufacturing: Made in Japan

* Serial number: F014251

* Manufacturing period: 1986-1987

* Model: CTC-55M - TC’72 Telecaster Custom

* Finish: Black

* Body: Sen Ash

* Weight: 3.6 kg

* Neck: Bolt-on maple

* Fretboard: Maple

* Profile: Modern "C"

* Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)

* Nut width: 42 mm

* Radius: 7.25"

* 21 Vintage frets

* Neck pickup: Fender Wide Range Humbucker

* Bridge pickup: Fender Single Coil Telecaster

* 3-way selector switch

* 2 Volume / 2 Tone controls

* Chrome sealed tuners

* Gig bag included

* Serviced by our in-house luthier (cleaning, "standard" setup with 9-46 strings, intonation, truss rod, electronics, etc.)