{"product_id":"fender-japan-tl71-telecaster-white-blonde-used-comm","title":"Fender Japan TL71 Telecaster White Blonde, (Used, Comm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Japan TL71 Telecaster in White Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vintage-inspired Made in Japan Telecaster based around the stripped-back look and feel of Fender’s early-1970s instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts classic two-single-coil layout, traditional Telecaster controls and bolt-on construction make it immediately familiar, while the translucent-style White Blonde finish gives the guitar a particularly traditional Fender appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial number \u003cstrong\u003eU049596\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with its Made in Japan marking and TL71 model designation, places this guitar within Fender Japan’s \u003cstrong\u003e2010–2011 production period\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fender Japan catalogues from both years list the TL71\/ASH as part of the Telecaster range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned example is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong\u003ehardcase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTL71 Telecaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010–2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Blonde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage-inspired Japanese Telecaster with early-’70s styling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry, blues, rock, indie, alternative and studio use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eFender Japan TL71 Telecaster White Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition reflects normal evidence of previous ownership while the guitar remains well presented, fully functional and suitable for regular playing, recording, rehearsal and live use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Fender Japan TL71 Telecaster White Blonde\u003cbr\u003e✔ Hardcase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual TL71 has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering the opportunity to own an older Japanese Fender without requiring collector-grade cosmetic presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Fender Japan Telecaster has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur checks include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck and bridge pickups tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup selector checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume control tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTone control checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput socket tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck condition assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning machines checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge and saddles inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcase checked for basic usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntonation checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning stability checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup output checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge setup assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall playability assessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that setup can shift slightly during delivery because temperature and humidity changes can naturally affect wooden instruments in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Fender Japan TL71 Telecaster?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage-Inspired Telecaster Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL71 belongs to Fender Japan’s long-running family of historically inspired instruments, giving players an alternative to contemporary Telecasters with a specification and appearance aimed more strongly at an earlier Fender era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Two-Single-Coil Layout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional neck and bridge single-coil arrangement provides the contrasting warmth, attack and clarity that make the Telecaster useful across a huge range of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite Blonde Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Blonde is one of the finishes most strongly associated with Fender’s traditional aesthetic, giving this Japanese example a particularly understated vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Passive Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster volume, master tone and straightforward pickup selection keep the instrument easy to operate on stage and make it highly responsive to amplifier settings, pedals and playing dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade In Japan Fender Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder Fender Japan instruments have developed a loyal following among players looking for discontinued specifications and Japanese-built versions of familiar Fender designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender TL71 vs Fender TL52\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TL52 looks further back towards the early-1950s Telecaster aesthetic, while the TL71 represents Fender Japan’s interpretation of the model as it entered the 1970s. Choose the TL71 if that later Fender styling is the greater attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender TL71 vs Fender TL72\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two models sit very close historically, but each was catalogued separately by Fender Japan. For collectors of Japanese Fender reissues, the exact model designation can be part of the appeal rather than simply treating every early-’70s Tele as interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender TL71 vs Modern Made In Japan Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA current Japanese Fender can provide more contemporary fretboard and hardware choices, while the TL71 is better suited to someone specifically looking for Fender Japan’s earlier vintage-reissue approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender TL71 vs American Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA USA-built Telecaster may appeal more strongly to someone prioritising American production or modern professional specifications. The TL71 instead offers the distinctive appeal of the Japanese domestic Fender era and a more overtly vintage-inspired identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry And Americana Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster’s immediate attack and clear bridge-pickup response remain particularly effective for articulate rhythm playing, chicken picking and roots-oriented lead work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlues Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving between the fuller neck pickup and sharper bridge position gives plenty of scope for clean, edge-of-breakup and overdriven blues sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock And Indie Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster’s straightforward controls and naturally defined sound work particularly well with overdrive, fuzz, delay and modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Telecaster occupies its own space in an arrangement and can provide anything from clean rhythm tracks to focused lead parts without complex onboard electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJapanese Fender Enthusiasts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly relevant for buyers who actively seek older \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan Fender\u003c\/strong\u003e models and discontinued domestic-market reissues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmericana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlues rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoots rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean rhythm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge-of-breakup tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Is A Traditional Telecaster Still So Versatile?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster’s strength is the contrast between its two pickups. The bridge position delivers the immediate attack most closely associated with classic Tele sounds, while the neck pickup provides a rounder and smoother voice. Using both together introduces another useful rhythm sound without adding complicated electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat simplicity also makes the Telecaster an excellent platform for pedals and different amplifier styles. Instead of relying on elaborate onboard switching, much of the tonal variation comes from pickup choice, the tone control, picking position and how hard the player drives the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right \u003cstrong\u003eFender Japan Telecaster, vintage-style Tele or Pre-Owned MIJ Fender\u003c\/strong\u003e? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Fender TL71 Telecaster\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender introduced the guitar that became the \u003cstrong\u003eTelecaster in 1950\u003c\/strong\u003e, adopting the Telecaster name in 1951. Its simple slab-body construction, bolt-on neck and two-pickup layout established a design that has remained fundamentally recognisable for more than seven decades. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe early 1970s were an important period in Telecaster history. Fender was experimenting with new versions of the design, including Wide Range humbucker-equipped instruments, although the traditional two-single-coil Telecaster continued alongside those newer models. Fender’s own history identifies \u003cstrong\u003e1971\u003c\/strong\u003e as a notable year immediately before the introduction of the redesigned Telecaster Custom in 1972. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender Japan later built numerous historically themed Telecasters identified by model codes referencing particular Fender eras. The \u003cstrong\u003eTL71\/ASH appears in both Fender Japan’s 2010 and 2011 catalogues\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing this U-series Made in Japan example squarely within that later Japanese vintage-reissue period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Body Electric Guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTL71 Telecaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010–2011\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Blonde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelecaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo Telecaster-Style Single-Coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eString Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-String\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU049596\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecification Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender’s official dating information states that \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan U + six-digit serial numbers were used around 2010–2011\u003c\/strong\u003e, while earlier plain U-series Japanese instruments can date to 1995–96. Fender also cautions that Japanese serial numbers should be used as a dating guide rather than treated as a completely definitive production date. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2010 and 2011 Fender Japan catalogues list a \u003cstrong\u003eTL71\/ASH\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the original build sheet or neck-pocket model markings for this individual instrument have not been supplied. For that reason, additional version-specific details have been omitted rather than guessed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required for the guitar’s passive electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect it to a suitable guitar amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned is often the only practical way to access discontinued Fender Japan models from specific production periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guitar such as the TL71 offers something slightly different from a current-production Telecaster, particularly for players interested in Japan-only model designations and Fender’s earlier vintage-reissue ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Fair Deal Music, our Pre-Owned guitars are individually checked and assessed before sale, helping customers buy discontinued and older instruments with greater confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Japan TL71 Telecaster White Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong option for anyone looking for traditional Telecaster simplicity with the added appeal of Japanese Fender production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts White Blonde appearance, classic two-single-coil configuration and early-’70s-inspired model identity make it particularly appealing to players who want something less commonplace than a current standard-production Tele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Country, blues, rock, indie and players specifically looking for an older Made in Japan Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squier Telecasters, Fender Player models and more affordable T-style guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve amplifiers, overdrive, compressor, boost, delay and spring-style reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional Telecaster responds strongly to small changes in the tone control and picking position, so explore those before assuming you need additional switching or hotter pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The attraction is the combination of straightforward Telecaster functionality, Japanese production and a vintage-inspired White Blonde presentation that feels distinctly different from a modern high-spec Tele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players find the right equipment whether they're purchasing their first serious instrument, upgrading an existing setup or searching for something distinctive within the Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat period does serial U049596 indicate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this guitar carries the \u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e U-series format, Fender’s official dating guidance places it around \u003cstrong\u003e2010–2011\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than automatically assigning it to the earlier 1995–96 U-series period. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does TL71 mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin Fender Japan’s historic model-naming approach, TL identifies a Telecaster-style model and the number references the vintage era being represented. The TL71\/ASH appears in Fender Japan catalogues from both 2010 and 2011. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for overdrive and distortion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Traditional Tele-style single-coils work particularly well with boost, overdrive and fuzz, retaining plenty of attack and definition as amplifier gain increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle alternative tunings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As with any fixed-bridge guitar, alternate tunings are straightforward, although larger changes in string gauge or tuning may require an adjustment to the setup and intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a Telecaster suitable for modern amp modellers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its passive output works with conventional amplifiers, pedalboards, multi-effects processors, profiling equipment and modern digital modelling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat string gauge works well on a Telecaster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 9–42 or 10–46 set are both practical choices, depending on the preferred string tension and playing style. A change in gauge may require minor setup adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I request a closer look before purchasing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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