2007 Fender TL-52 Telecaster – Made in Japan (MIJ) – Blonde Finish

Up for sale here at Motomusic is a 2007 Fender TL-52 Telecaster made in Japan, finished in the timeless Blonde. This instrument is in excellent condition, showcasing Fender Japan’s renowned craftsmanship and attention to vintage detail. The translucent finish also shows off some nice wood grain. The hardware is perfect and everything functions as it should.

This guitar is in exceptional shape for its age, with virtually no signs of use. The frets show no discernible wear, the finish is clean and glossy, and the neck feels smooth and fast. This guitar weighs 8lb. We have given it a full workshop setup and its now ready for a new home. It has CTS 250k pots, an Oak/Grigsby 3-way selector switch, orange drop capcitor and Vintage 22AWG cloth cover wire. This Tele weighs just 7.95lb.

The TL-52 model is Fender Japan’s faithful recreation of the early ’52 Telecaster, a guitar revered for its simplicity, resonance, and unmistakable tone. With its period-correct specs, this guitar delivers everything players love about a classic Tele, while maintaining the superb build quality Japan-made Fenders are celebrated for.

Specifications:

Model: Fender TL-52 Telecaster (Reissue of 1952 Tele)
Year of Manufacture: 2007
Country of Origin: Japan (MIJ – Crafted in Japan at the FujiGen plant)
Body: Ash (provides classic Tele brightness, snap, and sustain)
Finish: Blonde, polyurethane gloss
Neck: 1-piece Maple, bolt-on
Neck Profile: Soft “V” (very comfortable for both chord work and lead playing)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (vintage spec)
Nut Width: 43 mm
Frets: 21 vintage-style frets (virtually no visible wear)
Pickups: Vintage-style single-coil Telecaster set
Controls: 1 x Master Volume, 1 x Master Tone, 3-way selector switch
Bridge: Vintage-style ashtray bridge with three saddles
Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson
Weight: ~3.5–3.7 kg (7.7–8.2 lbs) – very comfortable

Tone & Playability:

The TL-52 is all about the classic Tele sound: bright, cutting bridge tones with plenty of twang, and a warm, rounded neck pickup that excels for blues, country, and rock. The lightweight ash body resonates beautifully, while the soft-V neck profile makes it a joy to play for extended sessions.

Fender TL-52 Telecaster Reissue MIJ Blond 2007