{"product_id":"1998-fender-japan-telecaster-custom-tlc-62b-62-reissue-3-tone-sunburst-seymour-duncan-upgrades-cij","title":"1998 Fender Japan Telecaster Custom TLC-62B ’62 Reissue – 3-Tone Sunburst | Seymour Duncan Upgrades | CIJ","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eFor Sale: 1998 Fender Japan Telecaster Custom TLC-62B ’62 Reissue – 3-Tone Sunburst | Seymour Duncan Upgrades | CIJ | Gig Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eUp for sale is a 1998 Fender CIJ Japan Telecaster Custom TLC-62B ’62 Reissue in 3-Tone Sunburst, featuring upgraded Seymour Duncan STL-2 and STR-2 pickups and upgraded bridge saddles. This model was part of Fender Japan’s celebrated Crafted in Japan era, known for producing some of the highest-quality vintage reissues outside of the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eIncludes a non-original gig bag (with two broken zippers, but still fully functional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eLight scratches and dings throughout (see photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eWear\/tarnish on hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eNeck joint has some finish checking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eClear coat on back of the neck has been sanded smooth for a faster, non-sticky feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eProfessionally set up and ready to play with low action and excellent intonation. The neck is straight, and there are no dead spots or buzzing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eUpgrades \u0026amp; Modifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded to Seymour Duncan STL-2 (Hot Lead) in the bridge and STR-2 (Hot Rhythm) in the neck – a popular pairing that adds punch and output while retaining Tele clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eBridge Saddles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded for better tuning stability and intonation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eNeck Finish Modification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear coat sanded smooth on the back for improved playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eEverything else remains original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e A010338\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-original gig bag (cosmetic wear)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eAbout the Pickup Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eSTL-2 (Bridge):\u003c\/strong\u003e Alnico 5 magnets, hot-wound for more output, thicker mids, and tighter low end. 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