• Brand: Fender
• Model: Made in Japan Heritage '60s Telecaster Custom
• Year: 2024
• Country of Manufacture: Japan
• Finish: 3-Colour Sunburst
• Body: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: '60s-style Thick C
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Frets: 21 Vintage-Style
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Pickups: 2 Vintage-Style Single-Coil Telecaster Pickups
• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Telecaster Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-Style
• Pickguard: 3-Ply White
• Binding: Double-Bound Body
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome

A beautifully executed example of Fender Japan's Heritage '60s Telecaster Custom, finished in the timeless combination of 3-Colour Sunburst with a rosewood fingerboard and elegant double-bound body.

 

The Japanese Heritage series has earned an excellent reputation for combining traditional Fender specifications with the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail associated with Fender's Japanese production. These guitars are designed to capture the feel and character of their original vintage counterparts, and this particular Telecaster Custom is a fantastic example.

 

One of the standout features is undoubtedly the double-bound alder body. The contrasting cream binding against the rich sunburst finish gives the guitar a wonderfully sophisticated appearance, reminiscent of the highly desirable Custom Telecasters of the early 1960s.

 

The substantial '60s-style neck profile, vintage 7.25" fingerboard radius and traditional fretwork create an authentic playing experience. Paired with the rosewood fingerboard, it offers a comfortable, familiar feel that should appeal particularly to players who appreciate vintage Fender instruments.

 

Tonally, the traditional Telecaster pickup arrangement delivers everything you'd expect from a great vintage-inspired Tele. The bridge pickup provides that unmistakable clarity, bite and twang, while the neck pickup offers a warmer, rounder voice that's excellent for blues, jazz and cleaner passages. The middle position adds another layer of versatility, with a wonderfully balanced sound that works beautifully across a range of styles.

 

The vintage-style three-saddle bridge and traditional hardware complete the package, helping preserve the unmistakable character of the original design.

 

For anyone considering a vintage-spec Telecaster but not necessarily wanting to stretch to Fender Custom Shop territory, the Japanese Heritage series represents a particularly compelling alternative.

 

A wonderfully traditional Telecaster Custom with exceptional build quality, timeless aesthetics and all the character you'd expect from a proper '60s-inspired Fender.

Presented in excellent condition, this 2024 example has been well cared for and remains a particularly attractive instrument.

 

The 3-Colour Sunburst finish complements the elegant double-bound body beautifully, while the rosewood fingerboard provides a classic vintage appearance.

 

A superb modern Japanese-built interpretation of one of Fender's most desirable early-'60s designs.

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