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Post subject: Buying Advice - MIJ TL52
Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2013 7:51 am
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I'm a Tele novice and am looking at picking up a used MIJ 52 Reissue from a local seller. The original bridge plate has been replaced with a B bender-type device (which I would remove upon purchasing), so I can't get the serial number. I also don't have access to the back of the neck. The buyer indicates that he has had it since the early 90's. It comes with a coffin case and appears to be in good condition.

As a local sale, he is seeking around $700. I'm wondering A) whether that is a decent price, and B) whether, from the photos below, there are any suspicious signs which would indicate that this wasn't a genuine Fender.

Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Post subject: Re: Buying Advice - MIJ TL52
Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:27 am
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A - It seems like a very fair price, in my opinion.

B - It's so hard to tell without seeing everything "under the hood" so to speak. Keep in mind that taking the modified bender off may result in some holes that may need filled.

Good luck!

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Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:57 pm
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Checkout Mr X's fine page:

http://xhefriguitars.com/page11.html

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