USED Fender Japan / TL72-55M (CTL-50M) BLK [3.56 kg / Manufactured 1984–1987]

This Fender Japan Telecaster TL72-53 (neck stamp: CTL-50M / body stamp: CTL-50), manufactured between 1984 and 1987, features an E-serial number and is made by Fujigen. It faithfully replicates the 1972 style, including a modern logo, two string guides, and a 3-way chrome saddle.

It features a mahogany body, maple neck, 184R fingerboard, 4-point neck joint, GOTOH Rotomatic tuners, and Vintage (JAPAN) pickups.

This Telecaster is simple yet beloved for its solid, tight tone, and is highly recommended for guitarists and vocalists alike.

The pickguard has been replaced with a 1-ply, 5-point model; the switch knob has been swapped for a single-tone version; and the nut has been replaced. There are signs of wear (including discoloration, dents and paint chips around the edges, small scratches and scuff marks, scuffs and wipe marks, picking marks, paint peeling on the fingerboard surface, edges, and around the neck, as well as tarnish, pitting, and rust on metal parts and screws, among other cosmetic damage).

Set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, fret leveling, and nut replacement). The frets are at a height suitable for playing, and the truss rod has been tested to 60 degrees in both directions with no issues.

Condition: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: E912592
Year of Manufacture: 1984-1987
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft Case (Non-Original)
Weight: 3.56 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playability
Nut width: 41.7 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.3 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 23.5 mm
Scale: 648mm (25.5")
Radius: 184mm (7.25")
Strings at setup: ERNIE BALL 2223 / .009-.042 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling, nut replacement

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase and do not guarantee that the values will be the same when the item arrives.

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