Fender TL68-PRD, Pink Paisley, made in Japan 2007-9. Well this one is adorable, through and through. Back in 1969, Fender released a small run of Telecaster examples in some hippy-inspired finishes, Blue Flower and Pink Paisley. The originals are incredibly rare, and even the first reissues from Japan in the mid 1980s are also edging up towards the A$5k mark these days. This one days to the late 00s, and it's a little different from the more recent examples in that it has the vintage-style 7.25" radius neck and the burst is a little thinner around the edge, so you get more detail in the finish. It looks amazing. In a fun additional visual detail, the maple in the neck and headstock has a wide wavy pattern to it, so the headstock almost looks pinstriped. The tone on offer is jangly and joyful, with a shimmery clarity and a tuneful immediacy. This is awesome, it will look fantastic under stage lights or in your lounge room.

Model: Fender Japan Telecaster TL69-PRD
Made: Japan, 2007-9
Serial: T062835
Finish: Pink Paisley, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25" radius, U shape
Weight: 3.805kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Japan TL-Vintage x2
Accessories: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has dimples in the elbow area and back edge. The sides have a small crack in the clearcoat on the bass side of the neck pocket, dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples in the elbow area and playwear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)

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: 9/10, minor wear only