1988 Fender TL52-65 CCB '52 Telecaster Reissue - Charcoal Bust Finish - Premium Lightweight Ash Body! - Made in Japan MIJ - Pro Set-Up! (Perfect Frets, Action & Intonation)

$1,552.00 $1,699.00

1988-1989 Fender Telecaster TL52-65

'52 Tele Reissue

Charcoal Burst Finish

Premium Lightweight Ash Body!

Made in Japan (MIJ) by FujiGen

Serial: H003893

Nut Width: 1.65"

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.88"

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.95"

Oval (Chunky C) Profile

Radius: 7.25

Comes in Deluxe Fender Padded Soft Case


$$$ Professionally Set Up and Dialed in for Immediate Rocking. Truly Stage or Studio Ready/Worthy! (Fret work, Action Set, Truss Rod Adjusted & Intonation is Spot On)



🔥 Ultra-Rare 1988 Fender TL52-65 Charcoal Burst (CCB) – The Most Badass Tele Finish Fender Japan Ever Made 🔥


This is the legendary, one-year-only Charcoal Burst – not metallic, not a sunburst, but a haunting transparent light amber finish that looks like the edges of the American basswood were literally held over an open flame. The grain is completely visible through the ultra-thin finish, with deep smoky black that feathers into a translucent grayish-charcoal center. Under stage lights it shifts from ash to midnight – raw, moody, and unlike any other Tele you’ve ever seen. People stop and stare when you pull this out of the case.


Cosmetic Condition: Very Good, Honest Vintage Vibe

At 37 years old she wears her road stories proudly:

- A few small edge dings and tiny chips

- A few light surface scratches


Zero breaks, zero repairs, zero excuses. The neck is gorgeous, the maple board is clean, and that transparent Charcoal Burst still glows like a dying ember.


Playing Condition: Perfect – Fresh Pro Setup

This thing plays like butter and snarls like a cornered alley cat. Just received a full professional setup:

- Action slammed low with zero buzz

- Perfect neck relief, flawless intonation

- Original vintage frets leveled/crowned & polished

- Fresh 10-46s, bone nut, buttery-smooth Gotoh tuners

- Electronics 100% original and dead quiet


Tone? Pure vintage Tele magic. Crystal-clear ice-pick bridge, fat and wooly neck pickup, and that classic FujiGen midrange bark that makes Nashville cats and indie kids weep. It does glassy country twang, Texas blues grind, and jangly chime all in the same set.


Specs:

- 1988 Fender Japan TL52-65 (’52 reissue)

- Ultra-rare Charcoal Burst (CCB) transparent charred finish

- Basswood body, one-piece maple neck with soft V profile

- 7.25" radius maple board, vintage-correct everything

- Original Japanese single-coils, original wiring, original bridge & trem arm

- Comes with high-quality Fender padded gig bag


These early FujiGen Charcoal Burst Teles are borderline mythical – almost never surface, and when they do they’re gone in hours.


If you want the darkest, meanest, most unique vintage-spec Tele on the planet that still plays like a dream… this is your shot.


First serious buyer owns the baddest Tele in the room. DM now before it disappears forever. 🔥


It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.


**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” isn’t good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards and we try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise.


  • Neck is Perfectly Straight and the Truss Rod Works With No Issues
  • Intonation is Spot-On
  • It Has Been Professionally Set Up With Nice Low Action & New American Made Strings.
  • If Needed, the Frets will be Dressed Leveled & Crowned
  • All Frets Are Polished Prior to Shipping - They will shine like new!



***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.



About Us


The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter 


@TheGuitarDude


Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.



Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude


To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us directly. (954) 448-2413

Just Google The Guitar Dude.



Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s


We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED (NOT CHARGES) WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 



Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties



ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.



I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.


1988-1989 Fender Telecaster TL52-65

'52 Tele Reissue

Charcoal Burst Finish

Premium Lightweight Ash Body!

Made in Japan (MIJ) by FujiGen

Serial: H003893

Nut Width: 1.65"

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.88"

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.95"

Oval (Chunky C) Profile

Radius: 7.25

Comes in Deluxe Fender Padded Soft Case


$$$ Professionally Set Up and Dialed in for Immediate Rocking. Truly Stage or Studio Ready/Worthy! (Fret work, Action Set, Truss Rod Adjusted & Intonation is Spot On)



🔥 Ultra-Rare 1988 Fender TL52-65 Charcoal Burst (CCB) – The Most Badass Tele Finish Fender Japan Ever Made 🔥


This is the legendary, one-year-only Charcoal Burst – not metallic, not a sunburst, but a haunting transparent light amber finish that looks like the edges of the American basswood were literally held over an open flame. The grain is completely visible through the ultra-thin finish, with deep smoky black that feathers into a translucent grayish-charcoal center. Under stage lights it shifts from ash to midnight – raw, moody, and unlike any other Tele you’ve ever seen. People stop and stare when you pull this out of the case.


Cosmetic Condition: Very Good, Honest Vintage Vibe

At 37 years old she wears her road stories proudly:

- A few small edge dings and tiny chips

- A few light surface scratches


Zero breaks, zero repairs, zero excuses. The neck is gorgeous, the maple board is clean, and that transparent Charcoal Burst still glows like a dying ember.


Playing Condition: Perfect – Fresh Pro Setup

This thing plays like butter and snarls like a cornered alley cat. Just received a full professional setup:

- Action slammed low with zero buzz

- Perfect neck relief, flawless intonation

- Original vintage frets leveled/crowned & polished

- Fresh 10-46s, bone nut, buttery-smooth Gotoh tuners

- Electronics 100% original and dead quiet


Tone? Pure vintage Tele magic. Crystal-clear ice-pick bridge, fat and wooly neck pickup, and that classic FujiGen midrange bark that makes Nashville cats and indie kids weep. It does glassy country twang, Texas blues grind, and jangly chime all in the same set.


Specs:

- 1988 Fender Japan TL52-65 (’52 reissue)

- Ultra-rare Charcoal Burst (CCB) transparent charred finish

- Basswood body, one-piece maple neck with soft V profile

- 7.25" radius maple board, vintage-correct everything

- Original Japanese single-coils, original wiring, original bridge & trem arm

- Comes with high-quality Fender padded gig bag


These early FujiGen Charcoal Burst Teles are borderline mythical – almost never surface, and when they do they’re gone in hours.


If you want the darkest, meanest, most unique vintage-spec Tele on the planet that still plays like a dream… this is your shot.


First serious buyer owns the baddest Tele in the room. DM now before it disappears forever. 🔥


It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.


**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” isn’t good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards and we try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise.


  • Neck is Perfectly Straight and the Truss Rod Works With No Issues
  • Intonation is Spot-On
  • It Has Been Professionally Set Up With Nice Low Action & New American Made Strings.
  • If Needed, the Frets will be Dressed Leveled & Crowned
  • All Frets Are Polished Prior to Shipping - They will shine like new!



***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.



About Us


The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world  who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter 


@TheGuitarDude


Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.



Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.


I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude


To discuss ALL your options including: NO TAXES, for in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us directly. (954) 448-2413

Just Google The Guitar Dude.



Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s


We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED (NOT CHARGES) WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping. 



Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties



ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.

I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.



I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 30 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.