Fender Standard Japan Telecaster TL-50 Vintage White 2006

Fender Japan Standard Tele, Vintage White, crafted in Japan 2005-6. The J-Standard series existed from the late eighties for a good few decades there, and always represented very good value in my opinion. The Tele version features a 'top loader' bridge, so the strings don't feed through the body. That lends the sound a little more bass and treble rather than mids and emphasises the attack over the sustain a little, and in my opinion, this sounds fantastic. The bridge pickup is extra fat and smooth, while the neck is clean and sparkly. The neck is a comfy slim C shape with a modern 10" radius, which sits perfectly in the hands. The white finish has copped a few knocks, but that lends it some swagger and means you don't have to be too precious about adding to the tally. T-riffic.

Model: Fender Standard Japan Telecaster TL-50
Made: Japan, 2005-6, Dyna Gakki factory
Serial: S039552
Finish: Vintage White, gloss poly
Body: basswood
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 250mm radius, slim C
Weight: 3.690kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Japan TL-Single x2
Accessories: no case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and rub wear on the back only. The back has dimples and dents in the elbow area and back and bottom edges, as well as widespread minor scuffs around the whole body. The sides have minor scuffs and dimples around the whole body, as well as some dents in the elbow area and chips near the jack. The front has dents around the controls, back edge, bridge and elbow area, scuffs around the whole body 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: 8/10, minor wear only