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2002-2004 Fender ATL-70 Aerodyne Telecaster, Crafted in Japan - Black / P-90 / Matching Headstock / Pro Setup

A seriously cool and fairly uncommon Fender Japan Aerodyne Telecaster from the early 2000s. The ATL-70 takes the classic Tele formula in a slightly different direction, with the sleek contoured Aerodyne body, cream binding, matching black headstock, and a glossy Fender logo that gives it an almost Deluxe-style look. Super classy and honestly one of the sexiest Tele designs Fender Japan made during this era.

The pickup combination is a big part of what makes this model special. It features the original Fender Japan HOTROD-T P-90-style neck pickup paired with a Fender TL-Vintage Telecaster single-coil in the bridge. You still get that familiar Tele bite and clarity from the bridge, while the neck position is noticeably thicker, warmer, and punchier than a traditional Tele neck pickup. It makes the guitar extremely versatile and gives it its own character compared to a standard Telecaster.

The guitar is in good overall condition with numerous signs of honest playwear throughout, including scratches, small finish chips, and other cosmetic marks from normal use - please see the photos for details. Nothing that takes away from the overall look or playability; if anything, it gives the guitar a nicely played-in feel.

The frets are in very good condition with no major divots or dead spots and have been polished to a shine. The guitar has been professionally set up and plays clean and comfortably across the neck.

These early Japanese Aerodyne models are a really cool chapter of Fender Japan production - familiar Fender DNA, but with a distinctly Japanese design approach that you don’t see on a typical Telecaster.

No case included. Weight: 7.64lb

The following work has been done: full cleaning, lemon oil fretboard treatment, fret spot leveling/polishing and string height setup (2.3 mm at the 12th fret on the low E string), pickup height adjusted for balance and clarity, and a fresh set of D'Addario XL 10/46 strings installed.

Body

• Construction: Solid body, bolt-on neck
• Wood: Basswood
• Finish: Black, gloss
• Body Shape: Aerodyne Telecaster with rounded / carved top
• Binding: Cream body binding
• Pickguard: None
• Contours: Aerodyne round-top body design

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Joint: Bolt-on
• Profile: Oval / C-style
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 7.25" / 184 mm
• Frets: 22
• Fret Condition: Very good, no major divots or dead spots; polished to a shine
• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648 mm
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 42 mm / 1.65"
• Headstock: Matching Black Telecaster headstock with Fender logo

Hardware

• Bridge: Fender 6-section brass Telecaster bridge
• Saddles: 6 individual brass saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson-type
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Knobs: Chrome knurled Telecaster-style knobs
• Strap Buttons: Standard

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Original Fender Japan TL-Vintage Telecaster single-coil
• Neck Pickup: Original Fender Japan HOTROD-T P-90-style single-coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-way selector (Bridge / Bridge + Neck / Neck)
• Configuration: SS
• Electronics: Passive

Other

• Model: ATL-70 Aerodyne Telecaster
• Series: Fender Japan Aerodyne Series
• Era: 2002–2004
• Made in: Japan
• Marking: Crafted in Japan
• Orientation: Right-handed
• Condition: Good overall condition with numerous scratches, small finish chips and natural cosmetic wear from normal use; professionally set up and fully functional
• Case: None