{"product_id":"2004-fender-japan-cij-tl62b-75tx-62-telecaster-custom-candy-apple-red-texas-specials-w-tweed-hsc","title":"2004 Fender Japan CIJ TL62B-75TX ’62 Telecaster Custom Candy Apple Red Texas Specials w\/ Tweed HSC","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 2004 Fender Japan CIJ TL62B-75TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom – Candy Apple Red | USA Texas Specials | Tweed HSC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a 2004 Fender Crafted in Japan TL62B-75TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom in Candy Apple Red, complete with a tweed hard-shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TL62B-75TX combines classic early-’60s Telecaster Custom styling with factory-installed USA Fender Texas Special pickups. Its double-bound alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style hardware, and vibrant Candy Apple Red finish make for a particularly attractive example from Fender Japan’s Crafted in Japan era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent – 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar shows only light scratches and small dings throughout from normal use. There is also a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every small amount of cosmetic finish checking at the neck joint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is minor and shown in the photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including its factory-installed USA Fender Texas Special pickups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. The neck is straight and stable, and the original frets remain in excellent condition with minimal wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been professionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and plays cleanly up and down the neck with low action, excellent intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Fender Japan TL62B-75TX ’62 Reissue Telecaster Custom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade In: Japan – Crafted in Japan (CIJ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: R065359\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Candy Apple Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: Double-Bound Alder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: C Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius: 7.25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets: 21 Vintage-Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.65\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .85\" at 1st Fret \/ .96\" at 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Factory USA Fender Texas Special Telecaster Single-Coils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: Master Volume \/ Master Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Vintage-Style 3-Saddle Telecaster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 8 lbs 0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Tweed Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTL62B-75TX \u0026amp; USA Texas Specials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designation is an important part of this model, with USA Fender Texas Special Telecaster pickups installed from the factory rather than the standard pickups found in many Fender Japan reissues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexas Specials provide a stronger, more assertive response with increased output and midrange while retaining the clarity, bite, and articulation expected from a traditional Telecaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bridge position delivers plenty of punch and Tele twang, while the neck pickup provides a warmer, rounder voice with excellent definition. The middle position combines the two for a balanced sound that works particularly well for clean and lightly driven tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’62 Telecaster Custom Styling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe double-bound alder body captures the elegant appearance of Fender’s early-’60s Telecaster Custom design, with the binding providing a sharp contrast against the Candy Apple Red finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, 21 vintage-style frets, and vintage-style 3-saddle bridge complete the period-inspired aesthetic and playing feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe C-shaped maple neck has a comfortable vintage-inspired profile, offering a familiar feel without being overly bulky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the rosewood fingerboard and vintage-style frets, it delivers the traditional Fender character that makes these Japanese ’62 reissues especially appealing to players who prefer classic Telecaster ergonomics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photos show the exact instrument you will receive—no stock photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClose-up images taken under direct lighting are included at the end of the photo set for complete transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of our 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\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 20 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonest, accurate condition descriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal photos of the actual instrument—never stock images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThousands of guitars and basses shipped worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 Call\/Text: (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 Message anytime—we’re always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\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":67592227389495,"sku":"092626gtr10","price":1549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_6124_943569c9-147a-41b0-8956-89121cf1716d.jpg?v=1791071906","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/2004-fender-japan-cij-tl62b-75tx-62-telecaster-custom-candy-apple-red-texas-specials-w-tweed-hsc","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}