Fender Japan '72 Telecaster TL72-55 Sunburst 1988

Fender TL72-55 Telecaster, two tone sunburst, made in Japan 1987-9. This is a cool Tele. First up, it bears the fun 'ORDER MADE' stamp in the neck pocket, which means it was likely made as a little special order run for a particular store. The catalog shows this model  on offer in natural, blonde, white or black, so the fifties style two-tone sunburst is a fun little rarity. It looks awesome over the sen ash body: those wide, definite grain lines pop beautifully under the rich yellow stain, with the burst adding a bit of classy mystique. The neck is a slim U shape, carved from some great maple and generously played in; it's feeling fantastic. Plug it in, and there's plenty to enjoy: the neck pickup is smooth and vocal-like with an understated depth, while the bridge pickup is wide and warm with plenty of midrange kick. That middle position is perfect for all those meandering Jeff Buckley chord progressions... it sounds lovely. This one scrubbed up a real treat, so hey: Tele yourself?

Model: Fender '72 Telecaster TL72-55 
Made: Japan, 1987-9, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: E939418
Finish: two-tone sunburst, gloss poly 
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, U-shape
Weight: 3.470kg
Mods: pickguard likely repalced
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Single single coil x2
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples and scuffs on the end and bottom edge, and some minor dents on the back bottom edge and front edge near the serial, as well as on the back near the nut on the treble side. The neck has some minor dimples and rub wear on the back, it's clean and smooth in the hands. The back has scuffs and rub wear around the whole body, especially the edges, as well as dimples near the jack and neck plate and surface scratches near the string bushings. The sides have scuffs and dimples on the top horn and elbow area, a dent and some scuffs near the jack and some dimples and scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has dimples and scuffs in the elbow area and back edge, dimple near the knobs, tarnish on the bridge plate and play wear on the guard and horns. 
Overall: good condition (7/10)

Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 6/10, normal wear inc minor pitting, but pretty even with no major buzz issues