newbie...with a question.

sclefty · September 5th, 2003, 08:01 PM

greetings folks! newbie here, who is about to step into the tele world (or at least hope to).

i've been watching the following:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=38083&rd=1

can anyone shed any light on some history behind these guitars? i've read elsewhere the only true '52 reissues were made in US. if true, then what is this?

any other help, advice, gotchas, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

cheers!
david

genelovesjez · September 5th, 2003, 09:38 PM

That looks like a TL52-70US, which is the Fender Japan version of the 52RI. It varies a little from the US 52RI, but it's still an excellent guitar, especially for the money. You can buy that new for 56,000 Japanese Yen (about $479 USD).

Check out http://www.ishibashi-music.com/

riggergreg · September 5th, 2003, 09:45 PM

So he's overdoing it a bit.
Fender japan makes great guitars, but I wouldn't say they are better than any american made tele. I have a Fender Japan Tele and I think it's great. They do still make them and they make them well. They use american made pups and hardware, some are ash, some are basswood, and some are the japanese ash(sen). If you go to the Ishabashi website, you can see what they have to offer.
http://www.ishibashi-music.com/

I highly recommend the guitars for playability and build quality. If I was looking for an axe in that price range, I would spend a little more and get new. Ishabashi is very easy to work with, and their service is great.
I'm sure many more will add their opinions also.

Joel Terry · September 6th, 2003, 06:00 PM

especially because it's a lefty, which are still sometimes difficult to come by.

Don't get me started on Made In Japan/Crafted In Japan Fenders--I could use up all the bandwidth singing the praises of Fender Japan.

By saying this, I'm in no way bad-mouthing Fenders made here in the States, in Mexico, in Indonesia, Korea, and all other places where Fenders are manufactured. It's just that, in my opinion, Japanese Fenders are simply the best value for your money.

In fact, I'm planning to sell off some of my other older Fenders--some really nice ones that I just don't play anymore--just so I can replace them with Fenders from Japan. I already have three MIJ/CIJ Fenders, and they're the only guitars of mine that I play these days: A blonde '50s Classic Telecaster, a Lake Placid Blue '57 Reissue Stratocaster, and a Ocean Turquoise Metallic '62 Reissue Jazz Bass--and I got all three through Ishibashi Music, whose international salespeople are a pleasure to work with.

So, now you know how I feel about that eBay offering. Believe me, if I were a southpaw, I snatch it up in a second.

Nice to have you join us, David--hope to see more of you around here at the TDPRI. It's a great place to be.

Good health and happiness,
Joel

September 5th, 2003, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
sclefty NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 1	newbie...with a question. greetings folks! newbie here, who is about to step into the tele world (or at least hope to). i've been watching the following: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=38083&rd=1 can anyone shed any light on some history behind these guitars? i've read elsewhere the only true '52 reissues were made in US. if true, then what is this? any other help, advice, gotchas, etc. would be greatly appreciated. cheers! david

September 5th, 2003, 09:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
riggergreg Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Back in Texas, Again Age: 51 Posts: 1,020 34 Photos	He's Trying to sell it So he's overdoing it a bit. Fender japan makes great guitars, but I wouldn't say they are better than any american made tele. I have a Fender Japan Tele and I think it's great. They do still make them and they make them well. They use american made pups and hardware, some are ash, some are basswood, and some are the japanese ash(sen). If you go to the Ishabashi website, you can see what they have to offer. http://www.ishibashi-music.com/ I highly recommend the guitars for playability and build quality. If I was looking for an axe in that price range, I would spend a little more and get new. Ishabashi is very easy to work with, and their service is great. I'm sure many more will add their opinions also. __________________ My Guarantee: If your parachute doesn't work, Bring it back and I'll pack it for free

September 6th, 2003, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,405 17 Photos	Personally, I think it's a fantastic deal, David... especially because it's a lefty, which are still sometimes difficult to come by. Don't get me started on Made In Japan/Crafted In Japan Fenders--I could use up all the bandwidth singing the praises of Fender Japan. By saying this, I'm in no way bad-mouthing Fenders made here in the States, in Mexico, in Indonesia, Korea, and all other places where Fenders are manufactured. It's just that, in my opinion, Japanese Fenders are simply the best value for your money. In fact, I'm planning to sell off some of my other older Fenders--some really nice ones that I just don't play anymore--just so I can replace them with Fenders from Japan. I already have three MIJ/CIJ Fenders, and they're the only guitars of mine that I play these days: A blonde '50s Classic Telecaster, a Lake Placid Blue '57 Reissue Stratocaster, and a Ocean Turquoise Metallic '62 Reissue Jazz Bass--and I got all three through Ishibashi Music, whose international salespeople are a pleasure to work with. So, now you know how I feel about that eBay offering. Believe me, if I were a southpaw, I snatch it up in a second. Nice to have you join us, David--hope to see more of you around here at the TDPRI. It's a great place to be. Good health and happiness, Joel __________________ Jesus saves--and He passes the savings on to YOU! ASPCA "Well...."

September 5th, 2003, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
genelovesjez Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 41 Posts: 3,735	That looks like a TL52-70US, which is the Fender Japan version of the 52RI. It varies a little from the US 52RI, but it's still an excellent guitar, especially for the money. You can buy that new for 56,000 Japanese Yen (about $479 USD). Check out http://www.ishibashi-music.com/