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sjfoote · June 6th, 2003, 02:24 PM

Hey folks, I just got back from my local shop and they have taken a Japanese Tele in trade for a Strat. Serial number is F+6 digits, which I think dates this one to 1986/1987. This Tele has pearl pickguard, top-load bridge, laquered maple neck & fretboard, and looks to have vintage 7.25 radius and vintage frets. It also has old style truss rod adjustment at the neck heel and that scares me a little (too hard to adjust??).

Anyway, are there any known quality issues with these Japanese guitars from that time period?? What is the general feeling about these compared to new MIM which is my price range....

Thanks for the help.

June 6th, 2003, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
sjfoote Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Age: 54 Posts: 362 4 Photos	Fender Japan - Any Issues I should Know About?? Hey folks, I just got back from my local shop and they have taken a Japanese Tele in trade for a Strat. Serial number is F+6 digits, which I think dates this one to 1986/1987. This Tele has pearl pickguard, top-load bridge, laquered maple neck & fretboard, and looks to have vintage 7.25 radius and vintage frets. It also has old style truss rod adjustment at the neck heel and that scares me a little (too hard to adjust??). Anyway, are there any known quality issues with these Japanese guitars from that time period?? What is the general feeling about these compared to new MIM which is my price range.... Thanks for the help.