USED Fender Japan / TL69-98 All Rosewood 1985-86 [10]

Satin-finished rosewood Tele

This all-rose Tele is made entirely of rosewood, which is now a rare commodity, and is famous for its use by George Harrison. We have determined that it was made in 1985-86 based on the serial stamped on the original bridge plate. The neck and body stamps are TL69-98, and there is an OIL entry on the body side, which we believe to be the original satin finish. The screws on both sides of the selector switch have been replaced, and the bridge plate has been cleanly shaved, as if the owner did not want his hand to hit the first string side of the bridge plate. Both pots may have been replaced, and the rear PU has been rewired. Also, the pickguard screws have been replaced. The front PU cavity has been routed in a humbucker size, as if a humbucker was intended to be installed.

There are scratches, scuffs, and dings on the body. The pickguard has some minor pick scratches overall. There is a sesquicentennial-sized ding on the top left of the body top, and there is a bumpy ding on the side of the jack. There is also a sesame-sized ding on the upper left side of the body back. On the lower right side of the body back, there is a 16cm long gap in the rosewood ply that has been filled. There are small dents and scratches on the back of the head, and there are hit scratches all around the head. Each hardware has some scuffs and deterioration, but they are natural and not uncomfortable.

The neck is in good condition, and the truss rod can be adjusted in the direction to tighten or loosen, and can still be adjusted by turning it slightly in the direction to tighten. There are no string marks on the frets and about 70% of the strings are left. Currently, the string height is adjusted at about 2.0mm on the 12F 6th string side and about 1.5mm on the 1st string side.

There are some modifications such as front countertops, rear PU rewind, bridge cutting, etc., but there are few signs of modification. The sound is good and a must have for George part players! The amount of distribution is very small, and the precious rosewood will be in the future....... Please buy as soon as possible!

Weight 3.91kg
Neck condition is fine.
The truss rod can be adjusted to tighten or loosen.
About 70% frets remaining.
Country of OriginMade in Japan
CaseGenuine soft case
Accessories
Item rank B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.
Serial number A017191