1980's Fender Japan MIJ CTL-50 ML (Maple Left Handed) Telecaster Standard (A serial)
Serial: A011171
Luthier Measurements:
Nut Width: 1.66
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .83
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .88
Radius: 7.25
Scale: 25.5
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Comes in a Thick Padded Soft Case
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action.
Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 1980s Fender Japan CTL-50 ML Telecaster, Left-Handed, Black 🔥
Lefties, this one's for you. This is an '80s Fender Japan CTL-50 ML with an A-series serial, from the golden era when Japan was building some of the best Fenders on the planet. It's a maple-neck, left-handed Tele in classic black, and it's been played, loved and broken in the right way.
Built to be played. This guitar has a story, and every ding, dent, scratch, chip and scuff shows it. Decades of real stage and bedroom hours have given it the kind of honest, lived-in look that money can't fake and reliced guitars try to copy. And because it's already broken in, you can grab it, gig it and bang it around without worrying about that first scratch.
A neck you won't want to put down. The only change from stock is the back of the neck, which was sanded down to a smooth satin feel. No sticky gloss and no drag, just a fast, buttery neck that lets your hand glide from the first fret to the last. Everything else is all original.
Dialed in and ready to rip. It's been professionally set up for great tone and playability. The action is low and comfortable, the intonation is spot on, and it plays as good as it sounds.
That Tele sound. You get the snappy, bright twang Teles are famous for. It chimes on clean country picking, cuts through the mix with crunchy rock rhythms, and stays warm and round on bluesy leads. It's an '80s MIJ workhorse with plenty of character.
✅ 1980s Fender Japan CTL-50 ML, A-series serial
✅ Left-handed with a maple neck and black finish
✅ All original, except for the satin-sanded back of the neck
✅ Professionally set up for top tone and playability
✅ Heavy, player-friendly wear and loaded with mojo
Left-handed vintage Japanese Teles don't come around often, and when they do, they don't last. Don't sleep on this one.
🎸 The Guitar Dude 🎸
Reach out via DM or call (954) 448-2413 for more info
🔥 This guitar (or bass) has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content.
Consignment Services
Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fair priced consignment service on the planet! Look for me online. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must
notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described. Please note there is a 10% restocking fee on guitar orders that have been purchased and paid for - that have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier. We perform a final set up and change strings put when an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS
We do our best to honestly describe and photograph every guitar and most of the noticeable imperfections. That said, we are human, if something very small can be overseen, if tiny marks, dings or super fine scratches (normal wear) bother you, please don't buy.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling, returns without restocking fees or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS, but USPS is the only available or reasonable carrier in certain situations. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. We can’t under value merchandise as it can not be properly insured. If you would like to discuss different avenues, contact us by phone for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
1980's Fender Japan MIJ CTL-50 ML (Maple Left Handed) Telecaster Standard (A serial)
Serial: A011171
Luthier Measurements:
Nut Width: 1.66
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .83
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .88
Radius: 7.25
Scale: 25.5
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Comes in a Thick Padded Soft Case
$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings, Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action.
Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!
🔥 1980s Fender Japan CTL-50 ML Telecaster, Left-Handed, Black 🔥
Lefties, this one's for you. This is an '80s Fender Japan CTL-50 ML with an A-series serial, from the golden era when Japan was building some of the best Fenders on the planet. It's a maple-neck, left-handed Tele in classic black, and it's been played, loved and broken in the right way.
Built to be played. This guitar has a story, and every ding, dent, scratch, chip and scuff shows it. Decades of real stage and bedroom hours have given it the kind of honest, lived-in look that money can't fake and reliced guitars try to copy. And because it's already broken in, you can grab it, gig it and bang it around without worrying about that first scratch.
A neck you won't want to put down. The only change from stock is the back of the neck, which was sanded down to a smooth satin feel. No sticky gloss and no drag, just a fast, buttery neck that lets your hand glide from the first fret to the last. Everything else is all original.
Dialed in and ready to rip. It's been professionally set up for great tone and playability. The action is low and comfortable, the intonation is spot on, and it plays as good as it sounds.
That Tele sound. You get the snappy, bright twang Teles are famous for. It chimes on clean country picking, cuts through the mix with crunchy rock rhythms, and stays warm and round on bluesy leads. It's an '80s MIJ workhorse with plenty of character.
✅ 1980s Fender Japan CTL-50 ML, A-series serial
✅ Left-handed with a maple neck and black finish
✅ All original, except for the satin-sanded back of the neck
✅ Professionally set up for top tone and playability
✅ Heavy, player-friendly wear and loaded with mojo
Left-handed vintage Japanese Teles don't come around often, and when they do, they don't last. Don't sleep on this one.
🎸 The Guitar Dude 🎸
Reach out via DM or call (954) 448-2413 for more info
🔥 This guitar (or bass) has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. We make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥
About The Guitar Dude
Three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer worldwide. Specializing in premium Gibson, classic Fender guitars from all eras and the best Japanese made treasures. Known for the highest-quality consignment sales and custom layaway plans (available on select guitars and extendable beyond 45 days to fit your budget—contact us for details).
Often copied, never duplicated. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for beautiful guitar content.
Consignment Services
Like what you see? Let us go to work for you. We offer the best and most fair priced consignment service on the planet! Look for me online. @TheGuitarDude
Our Guarantee
We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.
Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)
- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues.
- Intonation is spot-on.
- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.
- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.
Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy
We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:
- You must
notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.
- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described. Please note there is a 10% restocking fee on guitar orders that have been purchased and paid for - that have been off the market for 24 hours or more, even if they have not been shipped or picked up by the carrier. We perform a final set up and change strings put when an order is placed and paid for. NO EXCEPTIONS
We do our best to honestly describe and photograph every guitar and most of the noticeable imperfections. That said, we are human, if something very small can be overseen, if tiny marks, dings or super fine scratches (normal wear) bother you, please don't buy.
We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.
Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.
We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling, returns without restocking fees or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.
Payment, Shipping & International Duties
- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.
- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.
- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.
International Shipping Note
International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS, but USPS is the only available or reasonable carrier in certain situations. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. We can’t under value merchandise as it can not be properly insured. If you would like to discuss different avenues, contact us by phone for a personalized quote.
Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.
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