2011 Fender Telecaster Thinline Special TN-SPL Sunburst w/ USA Pickups, Japan MIJ

Up for sale, a 2011 Fender Telecaster Thinline model TN-SPL in like-new, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Easily one of the rarest, most unique, and most versatile wholly original Telecaster models to be produced by Fender Japan and available only in its country of origin, this discontinued model boasts a unique array of pickups and modern appointments including a 22-fret fingerboard with 10” radius and medium jumbo fretwire.

Combining a traditional Tele control plate and smaller pickguard with the semi-hollow ash body of the Thinline model, this TN-SPL model is loaded with a pair of Fender USA Texas Special single coils as well as a Fender Dragster full-size humbucker in the neck position. Outfitted with a five-way pickup selector switch to take full advantage of the pickup complement, the TN-SPL can be twangy and sparkling, honky and round, or thick and growly with the flip of a switch. The uniquely placed middle pickup pairs perfectly with the humbucker for added clarity or with the hot bridge pickup to create an ideal rhythm guitar tone. This guitar also takes full advantage of the complex midrange character of the ash body, with the more airy sound attributed to its semi-hollow construction. Weighing 7lbs, this TN-SPL has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .810” 1st fret, .910” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 22-fret, 250mm radius (10")
-Frets: Medium jumbo, pristine
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16", bone
-Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh
-Serialization: “Made in Japan,” U-prefix

Body Specs:

-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Texas Special single coil x2 (Fender USA), Dragster humbucker x1
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Five-way pickup selector switch (Neck, Middle, Neck/Bridge, Middle/Bridge, Bridge)
-Hardware: “Pat. Pend” bridge with steel barrel saddles, knurled knobs
-Plastics: Three-ply white pearloid pickguard, ‘50s-spec switch tip

While technically a used instrument, there’s barely a scratch on the gloss three-tone Sunburst finish, and the gloss on the neck profile is similarly flawless.

The original Fender-branded gigbag is included.