Fender '72 Tele, sunburst, made in Japan 1986-8. This has some attitude, it's cool. Back in the 80s, Fender Japan was making guitars out of the famous Fujigen Gakki factory, near Mt Fuji. The Japan distributors and bigger retailers could order variations on the standard catalog models, limited finishes etc, and they were stamped 'order made' in the neck pocket. This is one of those examples, and the unique point seems to be a sen ash body with a sunburst finish. By default at the time, these came in black, blonde or natural, so the three tone sunburst is a super nice way to show off the vibrant lines of the grain. The neck  is a comfy slim C shape, carved from some very tight and tasty maple, and it feels fantastic in the hands. The pickups offer pretty contrasting sounds: the neck is very percussive with a walloping low end kick, while the bridge is much brighter and has a very pronounced midrange punch, great into a dirty amp. The middle position is great, a nice mix of the two, it's got a pleasing warmth and balance. These 80s-era Fender Japan guitars are always impressive in the hands, and this is no exception.

Model: Fender Telecaster TL72-55 
Made: Japan, 1986-8, Fujigen Gakki factory, 'order made' stamp
Serial: E939404
Finish: Three Tone Sunburst, gloss poly
Body: sen ash
Neck: maple, maple fretboard, 25.5" scale, 7.25 radius, 42mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.375kg
Mods: guard replaced, bridge plate replaced
Pickups: TL-Current single coil x2
Accessories: basic gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples and scuffs on the end and some dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and scuffs on the back and a minor dent on the treble edge near the second fret only. The back has minor chips on the bottom horn, bottom corner and elbow area, dimples along the back edge and elbow area and 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 back edge and some chips and dents near the jack. The front has a chip near the jack, a chip and some dimples in the elbow area, dimples along the back edge and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)

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 only