1997 Fender Japan TL-52DEX2 Telecaster – MIJ '52 Reissue – Upgraded USA Pickups

Up for sale is a genuinely special piece: a 1997 Fender Japan TL-52DEX2 Telecaster, a '52-style reissue built in Japan (MIJ) during the mid-90s golden era of Fender Japan craftsmanship. These guitars have earned a serious cult following among players and collectors, and it's easy to hear why the moment you plug one in.

Highlights:

  • Chunky V-profile, 1-piece maple neck — classic vintage feel
  • 21 vintage-style frets
  • 3-saddle brass bridge, string-through-body for that snappy, resonant twang
  • UPGRADED pickup set: fitted with Fender Custom Shop "Original Vintage" USA pickups — the same pickups used in the AV '52 Reissue back in 1998. This is the Tele tone.

Full Specifications:

Neck: 1-piece Maple, V-shape profile
Fingerboard: Maple, black dot inlays
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Nut Width: 1.65"
Frets: 21, vintage-style
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop "Original Vintage" USA (upgraded)
Bridge: 3-saddle brass, string-through-body
Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson-type
Pickguard: 1-ply white or black (varies by sub-model)
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-way selector

Listed15 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • TL-52 Telecaster Reissue MIJ
Categories
Year
  • 1997
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Model Family
Series
Body Shape
  • T-Style
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 21

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