A rare, collector-grade Fender Japan Telecaster from the highly regarded FujiGen era.

This is a circa 1993–94 Fender Japan TL52-65 CCB ’52 Reissue Telecaster in the elusive Charcoal Burst finish. The neck heel and body pocket carry matching model stamps—“TL52CCB” and “TL-52CCB”—while the Made in Japan O034235 serial number corresponds to the 1993–94 production period.

The CCB, or Charcoal Burst, finish is one of the more unusual and seldom-seen finishes from Fender Japan. Rather than a conventional dark sunburst, it uses a translucent “toasted” treatment that brings out warm amber, caramel and brown streaks in the wood. Each example has its own character, and this particular guitar displays exceptionally attractive grain across the front, back and sides.

The model itself is already difficult to find, but encountering one preserved in this condition is considerably rarer.

This guitar is remarkably close to mint condition, with almost no visible evidence of regular playing use. The body retains a deep, clean gloss, with the edges, back and sides remaining exceptionally well preserved. The neck, fingerboard and headstock are equally clean, and the frets show virtually no visible wear. Chrome hardware also remains bright and attractive.

Only extremely minor traces from age, storage or careful handling may be found under close inspection. For a Japanese-made Fender that is now more than 30 years old, this is an outstanding survivor and a particularly appealing example for a collector.

At approximately 3.14 kg / 6.92 lb, it is also unusually lightweight and comfortable. The maple neck, black single-ply pickguard, vintage-style tuners, string-through three-saddle bridge and traditional two-single-coil layout preserve the classic early-1950s Telecaster character. Expect clear note separation, immediate attack, crisp bridge twang and a warm, rounded neck voice.

The neck and body stamps correspond correctly, and the hardware and pickup configuration are consistent with the original model specification. No obvious modification has been identified during our inspection.

■ Specifications

• Brand: Fender Japan

• Model: TL52-65 CCB / ’52 Reissue Telecaster

• Serial Number: O034235

• Approximate Year: 1993–94

• Country of Manufacture: Japan

• Production Era: FujiGen

• Finish: Charcoal Burst / CCB

• Body: American basswood, per period model specification

• Neck: Maple

• Fingerboard: Maple

• Neck Construction: Bolt-on with walnut skunk stripe

• Frets: 21 vintage-style frets

• Scale Length: Approx. 645 mm / 25.4 inches

• Nut Width: Approx. 43 mm / 1.69 inches

• Pickups: Two vintage-style Telecaster single-coils

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone and 3-way pickup selector

• Bridge: Vintage-style string-through bridge with three threaded steel saddles

• Tuners: Vintage-style

• Pickguard: Black single-ply

• Weight: Approx. 3.14 kg / 6.92 lb

• Overall Length: Approx. 97.5 cm / 38.4 inches

• Current String Action: Approx. 1.8 mm on both the 1st and 6th strings

■ Condition

Exceptionally clean and remarkably close to mint condition.

There is almost no noticeable playing wear, and the frets show virtually no visible reduction. The finish remains glossy and beautifully preserved, while the neck, fingerboard, headstock and hardware are all in outstanding cosmetic condition.

The electronics and controls have been tested and function correctly. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

■ Included

• Fender-branded gig bag

• Guitar strap

Only the accessories shown in the photographs are included.

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■ Our Vintage Guitar Policy

All guitars we offer are actual inventory located in Japan and are personally inspected before listing.

Before shipment, we perform an overall cleaning, fingerboard and fret care, neck and action checks with adjustment as needed, a complete electronics test, and polishing of metal hardware, including small screws.

As this is a vintage instrument, a final setup may be required after international transportation due to changes in climate, humidity, shipping conditions and individual playing preference.

■ Shipping

The guitar will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan by FedEx or Yamato International. All shipments are fully insured and include tracking.

We ship only to the registered payment address. An additional shipping charge may apply to remote-area destinations. Delivery may also be delayed by customs procedures, severe weather or other circumstances outside our control.

■ Customs & Import Duties

Customs duties, VAT, import taxes, brokerage charges, clearance fees and other processing costs are not included in the item price or shipping charge and are the buyer’s responsibility.

We will declare the actual sale value of the item. We cannot undervalue shipments or declare purchases as gifts.