{"product_id":"2002-fender-japan-cij-left-handed-tl62b-tx-62-telecaster-custom-sunburst-texas-specials","title":"2002 Fender Japan CIJ Left-Handed TL62B-TX ’62 Telecaster Custom Sunburst Texas Specials","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 2002 Fender Japan CIJ Left-Handed TL62B-TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom 3-Tone Sunburst w\/ HSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every rare 2002 Fender Japan Crafted in Japan Left-Handed TL62B-TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with a non-original hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TL62B-TX is already one of the more desirable Telecaster reissues from Fender Japan, combining classic early-’60s Telecaster Custom styling with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory-installed USA Fender Texas Special pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Finding one in the much less common \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efactory left-handed configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this example especially cool and difficult to replace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt during Fender Japan’s highly regarded Crafted in Japan era, this model features the unmistakable double-bound alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, vintage 7.25\" radius, and traditional Telecaster hardware. The 3-Tone Sunburst finish, white body binding, mint green pickguard, and rosewood fingerboard give it the elegant appearance that has made the early-’60s Telecaster Custom one of Fender’s most enduring designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike most Fender Japan Telecasters, which originally shipped with only a gig bag, this guitar includes a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-original hard-shell case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Not only is this a significant upgrade for storage and travel, but it also ensures the guitar will arrive much better protected during shipping than it would in a gig bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches from normal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall dings throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne area on the back has been professionally touched up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest cosmetic wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery clean overall for a 2002 instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe touch-up on the back was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprofessionally done and is completely smooth to the touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It cannot be felt when running your hand across the area and is purely cosmetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, the frets are in excellent condition with plenty of life remaining, and everything functions exactly as it should.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar has also been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier. It plays cleanly up and down the neck with comfortable action, accurate intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon-original hard-shell case is included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Fender Japan TL62B-TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation: Factory Left-Handed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Japan (CIJ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: Q049436\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: 3-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Alder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Binding: Double-Bound White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Medium Oval \/ C Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius: 7.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets: 21 Vintage-Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.67\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .83\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .94\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Factory USA Fender Texas Special Telecaster Single-Coils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Blade Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Telecaster Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Vintage-Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 7 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Non-Original Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest features separating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTL62B-TX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a standard Fender Japan ’62 Telecaster reissue is its factory-installed set of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Fender Texas Special Telecaster pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Texas Specials retain the clarity, snap, and unmistakable twang of a traditional Telecaster while providing additional output and stronger midrange presence. The bridge pickup has plenty of bite and authority, while the neck pickup provides a warmer, fuller voice that works beautifully for blues, rock, country, and clean rhythm playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe middle position combines the two for the balanced, articulate sound that has made the Telecaster a studio and stage staple for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust as important is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-bound alder body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inspired by the original early-1960s Telecaster Custom, the binding on both the front and back gives the instrument a much more refined appearance than a standard Telecaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the vintage-style three-saddle bridge, traditional 7.25\" radius, rosewood fingerboard, and classic Fender Japan craftsmanship, and you have a guitar that captures the character of an early-’60s Tele exceptionally well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd, of course, this particular guitar has one major advantage that makes it especially difficult to find: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit was built from the factory for left-handed players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar delivers everything you want from a great vintage-inspired Telecaster, with a little extra muscle from the Texas Specials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bridge pickup is bright, punchy, and articulate with plenty of classic Tele snap, while the neck pickup is warm and rounded without becoming muddy. Push an amp into overdrive and the higher-output Texas Specials provide excellent midrange presence and bite while maintaining note definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7.25\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and comfortable neck profile give the guitar an authentic old-school Fender feel, while the 25.5\" scale retains the familiar tension and response Telecaster players expect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is also a very comfortable Telecaster with excellent balance whether sitting or standing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexact instrument—no stock photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly highlight the scratches, dings, professionally touched-up area on the back, and any other cosmetic wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don’t just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us their guitars arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy with confidence knowing your instrument will arrive safely and exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall\/Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage anytime—we’re always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2002 Fender Japan CIJ Left-Handed TL62B-TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom in 3-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an especially difficult Fender Japan model to find. With its rare factory left-handed configuration, double-bound alder body, rosewood fingerboard, factory USA Texas Special pickups, vintage specifications, and excellent CIJ craftsmanship, it’s a standout example for the left-handed player or Fender Japan collector. Complete with the added protection of a hard-shell case, it’s professionally set up and ready to play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42348024692791,"sku":"072726gtr5","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_4947_a47ae508-9c1d-454f-bc23-9ae5a3d10008.jpg?v=1785634752","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/2002-fender-japan-cij-left-handed-tl62b-tx-62-telecaster-custom-sunburst-texas-specials","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}