Fender Telecaster Custom TC-72 | 1993 Made in Japan (Fujigen)
The 1993 Fender Telecaster Custom TC-72 is a Japanese-made reissue from the Fujigen factory. This 1993 Fender Telecaster Custom features a basswood body and one-piece maple neck with a 7.25" radius and 21 frets.
The 1993 Fender Telecaster Custom TC-72 has a Wide Range-style humbucker in the neck and a TL-Vintage single-coil in the bridge. 3-bolt neck plate with Micro-Tilt. Weighs 3.6kg. Includes gig bag.
The TC-72 is Fender Japan's reissue of the early 70s Telecaster Custom, produced during the highly regarded N-serial era at Fujigen (1993-1994). The Wide Range-style humbucker delivers warm, full tone while the TL-Vintage bridge pickup provides classic Telecaster twang. Period-correct features include the 3-bolt neck plate, bullet truss rod and witch hat control knobs.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney. $1,650
Key Features
Year: 1993
Made in: Japan (Fujigen factory)
Serial: N031019
Model: Telecaster Custom TC-72 (1972 reissue)
Body: Basswood
Neck: One-piece maple, slim U profile
Fingerboard: Maple
Radius: 7.25"
Frets: 21 vintage-style
Pickups: Fender Japan TN-Wide Range humbucker (neck) / TL-Vintage single-coil (bridge)
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way toggle switch (upper bout)
Knobs: Black witch hat
Bridge: Vintage-style 3-saddle strings-through-body with chrome barrel saddles
Neck Plate: 3-bolt with Micro-Tilt adjustment
Truss Rod: Bullet style
Tuners: Gotoh or F-stamped vintage-style
Hardware: Chrome/nickel
Weight: 3.6kg
Case: Gig bag included
Condition: Good (player grade with honest wear)
Sound and Tone
The Wide Range-style humbucker (neck) delivers warm, full rhythm tones. The TL-Vintage single-coil (bridge) provides classic Telecaster twang with bite and clarity. The 3-way toggle offers bridge, both, or neck pickup combinations.
Feel and Playability
The slim U profile maple neck with 7.25" radius and 21 vintage frets offers classic 70s Telecaster feel. Minor fretwear present but playability unaffected.
Condition
Good, structurally sound condition with honest player wear. Fully functional. Minor fretwear. Three distinct finish chips on top horn, side and bottom edge. Standard minor age-related blemishes. Small silver volume plate missing from volume control knob. Playability completely unaffected.
Background
The Fender Telecaster Custom was introduced in 1972, adding a Wide Range humbucker in the neck position to the traditional Telecaster formula. The TC-72 is Fender Japan's reissue of this model, produced at the Fujigen factory during the early 1990s. The N-serial prefix indicates production between 1993 and 1994 .