{"product_id":"fender-1985-tl-micawber-telecaster-w-case-vintage-natural-preowned","title":"Fender 1985 TL 'Micawber' Telecaster w\/Case - Vintage Natural - Preowned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis mid-1980s Fender Japan Telecaster is all kinds of cool! Finished in a gorgeous Vintage Natural, this unusual instrument has unmistakable Keith Richards 'Micawber' vibes, with its neck humbucker, traditional Telecaster bridge pickup, black pickguard and beautifully worn brass-coloured bridge. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ePinning down the exact model has proven a little tricky. The guitar carries a Made in Japan E-series serial number, while an ORDER MADE stamp and handwritten markings beneath the neck suggest a connection to Fender Japan's early TL72 family. We're referring to it as a TL 'Micawber', although its precise original factory configuration remains unconfirmed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe've included an extensive collection of photographs showing the guitar both assembled and disassembled, including the neck markings, pickup assemblies, bridge and internal electronics, so prospective buyers can examine the details for themselves. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor an instrument approaching four decades of age, it presents very well. There is considerable scratching on the black pickguard and substantial wear to the brass-coloured bridge, both of which appear potentially intentional and contribute to its distinctive character. Other signs of age include a small finish crack at the neck pocket, a few dings along the lower edge of the neck and some fingerboard finish wear. Importantly, the frets remain in very good condition. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe guitar has been freshly restrung and professionally set up with Elixir .010–.046 strings. It also comes with a fantastic Fender 'poodle' case, as pictured. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eA seriously characterful Japanese-made Telecaster with a fascinating history, a distinctive configuration and plenty of rock 'n' roll attitude!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order Made TL72-Style 'Micawber' Telecaster (Exact Model Unconfirmed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984–1987 (E-Series)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e E542085\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telecaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural-Finished, Ash-Like Grain (Species Unconfirmed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-On\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Inlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Dots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Frets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5\" (648 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered Humbucker (Make\/Model Unconfirmed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Telecaster-Style Single-Coil (Make\/Model Unconfirmed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup Selector:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-Way Blade Switch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerson 0.047 µF Capacitor, Additional Components and Wiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass-Coloured Telecaster-Style Bridge with 6 Adjustable Saddles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender Japan Sealed Tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Markings:\u003c\/strong\u003e ORDER MADE Stamp, TL72-60 Handwritten Marking (Apparent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elixir .010–.046 (Freshly Restrung)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fender 'Poodle' Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preowned – Cosmetic Wear, Pickguard Scratching, Bridge Wear, Minor Neck Pocket Finish Crack and Fingerboard Finish Wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51938899230756,"sku":"FENDER-E542085","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9291\/6772\/files\/FENDER-E542085-2.jpg?v=1791610015","url":"https:\/\/dwmusic.com.au\/products\/fender-1985-tl-micawber-telecaster-w-case-vintage-natural-preowned","provider":"DWmusic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}