Product Description
2004-05, Crafted In Japan, “R” serial
This is one of Fender JPN’S highest end, ’62 Telecasters
It is the TL62B-75TX, from the 2004-05 catalogues
Factory fitted with Fender USA, Custom Shop Texas Special pickups
Powerful high wound Alnico single coils, with a distinct clarity
They have one of the highest and hottest outputs, in a single coil
Bright and clear, high output, excellent flexibility in tone
The finish is an amazing Candy Apple Red
Offset by full body binding in cream
Stunning looks, and a real standout
Alder body
Mint green (white) pickguard
The biggest feature is of course the Bigsby vibrato system
This has been installed by the previous owner
Making it a near identical model to the TL62B-100BTX
It add a whole new level of sounds, tone, and playability to the Tele
7.25” board, vintage frets
25 ½” standard scale, Soft “C” profile
Maple one piece neck, 42mm nut width
Slab Rosewood fretboard, with a nicely striped dark grain
Non skunk stripe neck, spaghetti headstock logo
Flat top control knobs with top hat selector knob
Vintage/Kluson style sealed tuners
It is in excellent overall condition, with an amazing playability and sound
The ’62 Custom is an extremely sought after model, becoming hard to find
The addition of the Bigsby is the cherry on top of an already amazing Tele
Includes the Original Fender Gig Case/Bag
ITEM CONDITION
All machinery, electrical, and pickups are without issue. Some very light surface marks and scuffing, some small impressions/dings/dimples/dents, one clear coat chip on the edge near jack, very light aging to hardware - as pictured.