Fender '62 Telecaster, Charcoal Burst, made in Japan 1993. This is a tip top Tele, it's a tasty time. The 1962 version of the Telecaster got the spaghetti logo, a slab rosewood fretboard, slim C shape neck, three-steel-saddle bridge and a pair of single coils, so this model got all that as tribute. This one has had a one ply 50s-style black pickguard attached, which lends a clean and classy look. The Charcoal Burst finish is an era-specific touch: the Fujigen factory only did it for a couple of years. They took an American Basswood body, which worked well for the purpose, and accentuated the grain lines and curves with a blow torch, before spraying it up with a vintage tinted lacquer. This is a more subtle example, but dang: it has that classy creme caramel hue to it. The sound on offer is great: warm and jangly with a pleasing complexity and breathiness through the midrange, and plenty of complementary contrast between the two pickups. If you're after a classic T-style twanger with plenty of charm, this wins.

Model: Fender Japan Telecaster TL62-75
Made: Japan, 1993, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: Q006588
Finish: Charcoal Burst, gloss poly, rubbed back to satin
Body: American basswood
Neck: maple, rosewood, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, 42mm nut, vintage C shape
Weight: 3.390kg
Mods: pickguard replaced, finish rubbed to satin
Pickups: Fender Japan TL-Vintage single coil x2
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and bottom edge and some dimples on the top edge and back. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear and some dimples on the back only. The back has minor dimples and scuffs around the whole body. The sides have a minor crack in the finish on the bass side of the neck pocket, dimples in the elbow area, minor dents and dimples along the bottom edge and a decent chip on the bottom horn, as well as minor scuffs around the whole body. The front has dimples around the bridge, dents in the elbow area, pitting on the bridge and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 7/10, minor wear inc some pitting, playing smoothly with no major buzz issues