Product Description

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Up for sale is a 1993 Fender Telecaster ’52 Vintage Reissue TL52-65, offered in excellent condition, 100% original, and in perfect working order.

This Made in Japan Telecaster was produced at the Fujigen factory and features the relatively uncommon Charcoal Burst gloss finish.

Often described as a “toasted” finish, this translucent Butterscotch-style gloss displays dark streaking throughout the finish, beautifully highlighting the grain of the American basswood body.

The pair of TL-Vintage single-coil pickups deliver classic Telecaster snap with a full, rounded, and punchy response—offering chewy twang at the bridge and a clear, chiming cut at the neck.

Model & Factory Notes

Both the neck and body carry TL52-60 stamps.
This is believed to be due to the continued use of TL52-600-era stamps prior to the official model name change after 1992.
The TL52-600 model appeared in Fender Japan catalogs through 1991, making this an interesting transitional detail.

Weight

• Approx. 7 lbs 3 oz (3.27 kg) – lightweight and well balanced

Neck Specifications

• Wood: Maple

• Shape: Medium C

• Fretboard: Maple, 7.25" vintage-spec radius

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Nut Width: 1.650" (approx. 42mm), bone

• Tuners: Kluson-style Gotoh

• Serial Number: Made in Japan, O-serial

• Factory Markings: TL52-60 model stamp in the neck pocket

Body Specifications

• Wood: American basswood

• Pickups: TL-Vintage single coils ×2

• Electronics: Japanese full-size pots

• Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with steel barrel saddles

Plastics

• One-ply “blackguard” style five-screw pickguard

• ’50s-style round switch tip

Condition Notes

The Charcoal Burst finish shows its characteristic dark streaking, most visible on the back and along the body edges (this finish is historically known to be sensitive to UV exposure).

Cosmetically, there are several small paint chips on the body—please refer to the photos for details.
The neck is straight, and while there are some minor fret dents, there is no catching or buzzing during play.
The frets have not been leveled, and ample height remains.

 Complete your setup!

If you're buying a guitar or bass, don't forget to check out our pedals and accessories to complete your rig.

All additional items like picks and pedals can be shipped together for free when purchased with this item.

🛠 Maintenance & Shipping Assurance
Every guitar and bass is professionally maintained before shipping:
・Body and hardware cleaning
・Neck adjustment
・Fretboard and fret cleaning
・Action (string height) adjustment
・Electronics inspection

All equipment is carefully packed using bubble wrap and custom protective materials to prevent damage during international transit.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Shipping

We ship directly from Japan using trusted international carriers such as eBay SpeedPak, Japan Post, FedEx, UPS, and DHL .

All shipments include a tracking number.

Your item will be carefully packed using bubble wrap and custom protective materials to prevent any damage during international transit.

In the rare case of loss or damage during shipping, we offer a full refund guarantee for your peace of mind.

International Buyers - Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please make sure to check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before bidding or purchasing.

For U.S. buyers:
Due to recent changes in customs regulations, some items already include import duties in the item price and shipping cost.
If duties are included, this will be clearly displayed on the eBay checkout page.
For all other cases, duties and taxes will be charged locally by U.S. customs upon delivery, and buyers are required to pay them.
Please note that failure to pay customs duties and taxes may result in the package being held or returned, and the item cannot be received.

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