1987 Fender Japan TL72-55 '72 Reissue Telecaster w/Humbucker (Butterscotch)

1987 Fender Japan TL72-55 '72 Reissue Telecaster w/Humbucker (Butterscotch)Part of the famous Fender E Series of the early mid 1980's, this is a roadworn and modified '72 reissue with loads of charm. Butterscotch Blonde finish on a hefty ash body (weighs 4. 2kg's) bolted to a one piece C profile maple neck. Aftermarket Schaller tuners installed along with a PAF stickered humbucker in the neck position and a replacement bridge ashtray cover. Players grade as pictured with a few bumps and dings but no breaks or repairs. Frets

Key Features:

This is the perfect mix of restoration and true vintage relic

This seems to be a one-off or short run model from the Washburn WP series of Les Paul Custom models (likely a WP100 or above) made by the Tokai factory in Hamamatsu (note the Tokai style truss cover rather than the typical 3-screw one)

these are a '72 CBS style reissue Stratocaster with factory upgrade US pickups

Top - Laminate Spruce

a Gibraltar fixed bridge

would likely need a crown or refret to play in a professional setting

Made in Japan in 1984

Serviced prior to listing including a truss adjustment and fret polish

Enhanced projection and tonal balance from the "X" bracing pattern

no movement and no structural issues

Loaded with the original Super 70 pickups and factory hardware (except for possibly replacement knobs)