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Post subject: Reissue 50’s Telecaster, MIJ 1996
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:16 pm
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I just picked up this MIJ 50’s Reissue. Needed a serious cleaning, probably had the original strings, played very little. I’d give it a 9.5 out of 10. It’s that nice. I’ve done some research, checked Reverb, etc. If anyone can give me some background on this model, opinion of the pickups used, value of the instrument, etc., it would be much appreciated. I’ve always had it in mind that the Telecaster I would keep forever would be an American made but I know there’s a huge following for MIJ and CIJ Telecasters and many say they are equal to their American made cousins. I paid $400. ImageImage Image Image


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Post subject: Re: 52 Reissue Made in Japan, 1996
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:33 am
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First you need to upload your pics to the internet. Use a pic hosting site (imgur, imgbb or such - avoid photobucket) or some common web framework like e.g. facebook, googlephotos - whatever you're familiar with.
The important thing is that the web site provides you with a pic address - that's the one starting with 'http' or 'https' and ending in '.jpg' .

Copy the pic address, and use the IMG-command (visible when you write a message) on the forum.

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I'll leave the further comments till it's ID'd to be legit.


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Post subject: Re: 52 Reissue Made in Japan, 1996
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:38 am
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First you need to upload your pics to the internet. From a great forum member ; Jmattis


Use a pic hosting site (imgur, imgbb, flickr or such - avoid photobucket) or some common web framework like e.g. facebook, googlephotos - whatever you're familiar with.

The important thing is that the web site provides you with a pic address - that's the one starting with 'http' and ending in '.jpg'.

Copy the pic address, and use the IMG-command (visible when you write a message) on the forum.

Preview your post so everything is OK.


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Post subject: Re: 52 Reissue MIJ 1996
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:42 am
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Basically looks as it should, but I'd like to see more pics, especially the neck pocket/heel stamps.
And a serial number for a made in Japan 1996er could very well turn up here: https://www.fender.com/product-registra ... ial-search

The TL52 (as most MIJ's) has been made in different price classes, which would have different specs - starting from body wood, ending with pickups. Some had Texas Specials, some the Japanese "TL-Vintages".

Anyways, I'm one of those who have a soft spot for the MIJ's. One often gets surprised by these, and the surprise is always on the pleasant side.
The general quality is usually very high. They get some negative remarks for electronics quality, but often the pots are either US or Alpha, so...


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Post subject: Re: 52 Reissue MIJ 1996
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:34 pm
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Photo of serial number has been added. It’s a little tough to read. U030149. Also, it weighs 6.5 lbs. Thanks for your help!


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Post subject: Re: Reissue 50’s Telecaster, MIJ 1996
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:45 am
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So, feeding that number to the Product Registration Serial Number Database Search (has anybody come up with a clever shorter name for that?) brings back this:
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REISSUE ‘50S TELECASTER® (1996-1999), MAPLE FINGERBOARD, BLACK
Serial #: U030149
Product Category: Guitars


Congrats, in my 'hood that kind of MIJ's are commonly in the 600-800(+) category. And that's in €.
BTW, Black and maple looks oh so good.


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