1991 Fender Telecaster ‘72 Vintage Reissue TL72-53 Butterscotch w/ Hangtags, Japan MIJ Fujigen

Up for sale, a 1991 Fender Telecaster ‘72 vintage reissue model TL72-53 in showroom-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hangtags and case candy. An early Fender Japan model produced at the Fujigen factory and offered only in the Japanese domestic market, this TL72 is uncommon outside its country of origin. The TL-Current single coil pickups deliver focused cut in the neck position and sparkling twang at the bridge. This Telecaster weighs 8lbs 7oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Maple
• Shape: Slender C, measuring .820” 1st fret, .910” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Maple, 7 1/4” vintage-spec radius
• Frets: Slender, no wear
• Scale Length: 25 1/2”
• Nut: 1.650" (42mm), bone
• Tuners: Gotoh
• Serialization: “Made in Japan,” K-prefix (headstock face)
• Factory Markings: Model stamps on neck heel/pocket

Body Specs:

• Wood: Basswood
• Pickups: TL-Current single coil x2
• Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to August, 1991
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
• Hardware: Vintage-style “Pat. Pend” bridge with steel barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs
• Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip

The gloss Blonde finish highlights the broad grain in the ash body, with just a couple tiny finish scratches on the top and back. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

The original Fender-branded gigbag is included, along with the hangtags and case candy.