1990 Fender Telecaster TLG80-550 Vintage Guitar Black w/ Gold Hardware, Japan MIJ Fujigen

Up for sale, a 1990 Fender Telecaster model TLG80-550 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This “Made in Japan” Telecaster was crafted at the Fujigen factory during the golden age of Fender Japan production; an uncommon model, this upscale Tele iteration features a sleek all-Black look accented by gold hardware.

Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, and this TLG80-550 weighs 7lbs 9oz. The pair of Fender Japan’s single coil pickups deliver chewy twang and sparkling cut, with a distinct sound in each position on the three-way pickup selector. This Telecaster TLG80-550 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .910” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Rosewood slab, vintage-spec 7 1/4” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1.650” (42mm), bone
-Tuners: Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” H-prefix (peghead face)

Body Specs:

-Wood: Basswood
-Pickups: TL-Current single coil x2
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Full-size Japanese pots date to March, 1990
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with barrel saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard, “top hat” switch tip

The gloss Black finish has one small touched-up finish chip adjacent to the rear strap button, with some broad checking, pick scuffing across the guard and minor dings and scuffs consistent with use. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless.

A Fender gigbag is included.