For Sale: 1986 Fender Japan MIJ TL69-115 ’69 Rosewood Telecaster Reissue – All Rosewood | Original Bag

Up for sale is a rare circa 1986 Fender Japan MIJ TL69-115 ’69 Vintage Reissue All Rosewood Telecaster, complete with its original Fender bag.

Produced at the legendary Fujigen factory during the early years of Fender Japan, the TL69-115 was a high-end recreation of Fender's famous Rosewood Telecaster—the model forever associated with George Harrison and the Beatles' 1969 rooftop performance.

With its striking all-rosewood construction, rosewood fingerboard, vintage 7.25" radius, and chambered body, this is one of the most distinctive and desirable Telecasters from Fender Japan's early production era.

At 9 lbs 4 oz, it has the substantial feel expected from an all-rosewood Tele while remaining very playable and well balanced.

Condition

Very Good – 8.5/10

This guitar is in very good condition for a circa 1986 instrument, showing:

• Light scratches
• Some small dings
• Normal cosmetic wear consistent with age and use

Importantly, the guitar remains all original, including its original pickups, electronics, hardware, and components.

There are no cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues.

The neck is straight and stable, and the frets are in excellent playing condition. The guitar plays cleanly across the fingerboard with no buzzing or dead spots.

It has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and is ready to play.

Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

Specifications

• Model: Fender Japan TL69-115 ’69 Rosewood Telecaster Reissue
• Year: Circa 1986
• Made In: Japan
• Factory: Fujigen
• Serial Number: A021563
• Construction: All Rosewood
• Body: Chambered Rosewood
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
• Nut Width: 1.68"
• Neck Depth: .82" at 1st Fret / .88" at 12th Fret
• Pickups: Original Fender Japan Telecaster Pickups
• Electronics: Original
• Hardware: Original
• Weight: 9 lbs 4 oz
• Case/Bag: Original Bag

TL69-115 All Rosewood Telecaster

The TL69-115 occupies a special place in Fender Japan's early catalog.

Built during the highly regarded Fujigen era, it recreated the exceptionally rare Rosewood Telecaster design Fender introduced at the end of the 1960s.

Although designated a ’69 reissue, this model uses the chambered construction associated with later 1971–72 Rosewood Telecasters, reducing some of the weight inherent to an instrument built so extensively from rosewood while retaining the unmistakable look and character of the design.

The result is a Telecaster that feels, responds, and looks dramatically different from the traditional ash or alder versions.

George Harrison Connection

The Rosewood Telecaster is inseparably linked with George Harrison, who received one of Fender's original examples and famously played it during the Beatles' January 1969 rooftop performance.

That association helped turn the all-rosewood Telecaster into one of the most recognizable and collectible variations of Fender's classic design.

Fender Japan's TL69-115 brought that distinctive concept back in a meticulously built Japanese reissue during what is now considered one of the most desirable periods of MIJ Fender production.

Rosewood Construction & Feel

Rosewood gives this Telecaster a distinctly substantial and resonant character.

The 7.25" fingerboard radius provides a traditional vintage Fender feel, while the neck measures:

• 1.68" Nut Width
• .82" Depth at the 1st Fret
• .88" Depth at the 12th Fret

At 9 lbs 4 oz, the guitar has a solid feel in the hands without being excessively heavy for an all-rosewood Telecaster.

The combination of its chambered construction and extensive use of rosewood gives this model a personality all its own—both acoustically and amplified.

Original Fender Bag

The guitar includes its original bag, a nice addition for an early Fender Japan instrument of this age.

Transparency & Photos

The photos show the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos.

Close-up photos taken under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set to clearly show the light scratches, dings, and other cosmetic details.

We don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.

Many of our customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.

Why Buy From Guitar Chimp?

With over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.

• Professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier
• Honest, accurate condition descriptions
• Real photos of the actual instrument—never stock images
• Thousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide
• Professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation

Buy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.

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This circa 1986 Fender Japan MIJ TL69-115 All Rosewood Telecaster is a fantastic early Fujigen-era example with chambered construction, vintage 7.25" radius, George Harrison-inspired styling, and its original bag.

A rare and distinctive piece of Fender Japan history that's professionally set up and ready to play.

🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp
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