For Sale: 1993 Fender Japan Terry-1 (TE032) – 30th Anniversary Model | Custom Edition | Signed OHSC | Rare Mosrite/Yamaha-Inspired Offset

This has to be Fender’s most unique offset design. The Terry-1 was a limited run of just 150 guitars, built by Fender Japan from 1993–1994 as a tribute to legendary Japanese surf rock/“Eleki” pioneer Takeshi “Terry” Terauchi. This one is serial number TE032, and it even includes the original hard case signed by Terry himself.

A radical blend of Fender Telecaster DNA with Mosrite and Yamaha styling cues, the Terry-1 is an unmistakable offset surf machine—featuring Fender Japan’s top-tier craftsmanship and a completely unique aesthetic. It was part of the highly exclusive Fender “Custom Edition” line, led by Makoto Sugimoto, who later founded Sugi Guitars and designed top-tier instruments for Ibanez.

🛠️ Condition:

Very Good (8/10)

This guitar has been played and shows honest cosmetic wear, including:

• Surface scratches, dents, and scuffs throughout

• Light scratches on the back of the neck and headstock

• Tarnishing on gold hardware

• Finish checking at the neck joint

• Yellowing to the binding around the body and neck

Despite the wear, the frets are in excellent shape, and the electronics function flawlessly. It plays great across the entire neck with low action and no dead spots.

🎸 Features & Specifications:

• Model: Terry-1 (30th Anniversary Tribute)

• Year: 1993

• Serial Number: TE032

• Country of Origin: Japan (Fujigen Factory)

• Body: Basswood with full binding

• Neck: Maple, bound with contoured heel and Mosrite-style volute

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearloid inlays spelling “TERRY”

• Neck Profile: Slender, ~0.85" (1st fret), ~0.84" (12th fret)

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Radius: 250mm / 9.84"

• Nut Width: 1.61"

• Frets: Slender vintage, no visible wear

• Pickups: Three “Terry Special” single coils

• Bridge: Unique roller vibrato system – exclusive to this model

• Hardware: Gold (shows normal patina)

• Finish: Catalog calls it “Terry Pink,” but it's really more of a deep candy red

• Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz

🎁 Included:

• Original Hard-Shell Case signed by Takeshi Terauchi

• Original case candy

🔥 Why This Guitar Stands Out:

✔ Only 150 ever made — a true collector’s piece
✔ Built as part of Fender Japan’s top Custom Edition line
✔ Designed with nods to Mosrite and Yamaha aesthetics
✔ Unique roller bridge vibrato found only on this model
✔ Bound body and neck with custom “TERRY” inlays
✔ Signed OHSC – rarely seen with this package

✅ Why Buy from Guitar Chimp?

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Thanks for checking out this ultra-rare Fender Terry-1. These almost never come up for sale — don’t miss your shot at this collectible offset masterpiece.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp