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Key Features
The Fender Made in Japan International Colour Telecaster is a guitar which offers a very special Telecaster playing experience. Made in Japan, it is a true rarity and benefits from world-renowned celebrated Japanese craftsmanship. It also sports a glorious, limited edition international colour, and is a reissue of the legendary Made in Japan Traditional Series model from the 1980s. The distinctive voicing of this treasured instrument comes from a duo of Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele pickups, which offer a beautifully balanced, bright, articulate tone. Whether you're soloing or holding down a tight rhythm, you'll always sound stellar.
Bursting with possibilities. The sleek maple neck and rosewood fretboard combination make for the most satisfying fretting ever. Your fingers will feel liberated as they move between each fret with unparalleled ease. And the hardware is as reliable as it is shiny, holding your strings in place and ensuring the best performance from your instrument. This is a true work of art, and a guitar which will bring you a lifetime of satisfaction.
Product Ref: 255313
Based on original US product drawings and colour samples, the Ltd Ed INTL captures the spirit of Made in Japan Traditional Series. With throwback '70s appointments like the large headstock, Modern Logo and serial number on the head, it bears the high standards of Japanese craftsmanship matched with the character of Fender's home country.
Complementing this is a completely unique colour scheme, created specially for this limited edition. Each model in the International series is named for a different worldly location and presents a lusciously bright hue. Altogether, it creates a totally distinctive appearance that'll make you stand out on stage.
Each of the Vintage-Style Single Coil Tele pickups glows with brightness and clarity. Whether you’re playing rock, blues, or anything in between, you can count on these pickups to deliver waves of inspirational sound. The bridge pickup is crunchy, with a tight midrange and plenty of bite – perfect for making chords come to life. The neck pickup is warm and smooth, giving lead lines flowing, chunky voicing. Together, these pickups will provide you with all the tonal options you need to deliver the perfect performance.
The surface of the finely crafted, 'U' shaped maple neck will have your hand gliding along like a bird. It has a bright resonance which adds some snap and bite to your notes, and it facilitates total playing comfort. Then there's a rosewood fretboard which will take your fingers on a journey, with a beautifully warm resonance to go along with it. Sleek, satisfying, and responsive, you'll feel comfortable on each of the 21 frets when you're playing. With quality Japanese craftsmanship and premium components at its back, this guitar offers an incredibly smooth playing experience.
Ready to play live? This guitar certainly is, with some of the most trustworthy hardware you'll lay eyes on. The 3-saddle Vintage-strings-through-body Tele bridge will keep your notes in tune at all times – and it helps to maximise sustain. Gold, Vintage-Style tuning machines also help to keep your strings firmly in place. This exceptional guitar offers total control over your sound and playing. .