Jakeboy Posted April 7 Posted April 7 (edited) We have here a killer relic USA MJT Tele body in ice green metallic ofr alder which looks GREAT under stage lights (according to my long-suffering wife) and an 80s vintage MIJ maple neck with a 7.25 radius, which I have grown to love. The pickguard and hardware have all been reliced, except for the just installed Jack plate. The fretboard is beautifully streaked rosewood. Some wear on the frets but not an issue. I can fly on this Tele. Why am I selling? I was so enamored with the MIJ neck I traded for a Crews Maniac MIJ 54 Tele clone. I am weird and don’t need two Teles. Does not come with pickups tho I do have a KILLER Gravelin neck pickup I’d include for 100 bucks if anyone is interested. Bridge and saddles are Gotoh In-Tune compensated. Perfect grab and go Tele here. The switch is a 3 way. Vol pot is a no friction EVH that is a joy. It also has a nice treble bleed network soldered in. Comes with a Gator gig bag. I bought this from @bubs_42 and he can attest to the coolness of the body checking and hardware. I am thinking exactly what I have into it. Sold including the Gravelin neck pickup and I throw in the brand new gig bag gratis. pics coming Edited April 16 by Jakeboy 3 Quote
bubs_42 Posted April 8 Posted April 8 This is a great Tele, the new buyer will be super happy. 2 2 Quote
cmatthes Posted April 8 Posted April 8 Point One: Only needing one Tele? Crazy talk! Point Two: This is a SMOKING deal! 2 1 Quote
RobB Posted April 9 Posted April 9 2 hours ago, Lou Safer said: Is that fretboard Brazilian? Looks a bit fuzzy around the edges, so my guess is, “no.” 5 Quote
bubs_42 Posted April 9 Posted April 9 Bridge and saddles are Gotoh. The 80’s MIJ Necks are fabulous and that board was the best one of the three that I had. 1 Quote
jginsj Posted April 9 Posted April 9 I have too many teles, but a shout out for that Gravelin neck pickup, be sure to add that to your purchase because Josh’s tele neck pickups are the only neck pickup I put in my teles, three of them so far. They have amazing tone and vibe. 3 1 Quote
currypowder Posted April 9 Posted April 9 On 4/7/2026 at 5:42 PM, Jakeboy said: I was so enamored with the MIJ neck I traded for a Crews Maniac MIJ 54 Tele clone I wonder if that Crews tele came from me. I sold one a couple of years back. It was a natural finish with a fat soft V neck and K&T pickups. An absolute killer tele. 1 Quote
Jakeboy Posted April 10 Author Posted April 10 On 4/8/2026 at 7:08 PM, Lou Safer said: Is that fretboard Brazilian? Since it was MIJ production Fender in Japan, I would doubt it. I do know it is beautiful😎 Quote
Jakeboy Posted April 10 Author Posted April 10 (edited) @jginsj, I agree on the Gravelin Tele neck pickups. No mud at all. And I think they sound better than Strat neck pickups. I can on,y say that about Gravelin and Rumpelstiltskin Tele neck pickups. somebody buy this! Edited April 12 by Jakeboy Quote
currypowder Posted April 10 Posted April 10 3 hours ago, Jakeboy said: That is the one, @currypowder! Thanks. It really is a good one. The only reason I let it go is I have another Crews 52 Tele. Pardon my ever decreasing memory, but did you get it from me, or did it pass through someone else's hands. I can't remember who I sold or traded to. Quote
Jakeboy Posted April 11 Author Posted April 11 I bought it from a former HFC member who may or may not have bought it from you. I believe so. I am stoked to get it. After bond8ng with my Tally, I need more V-necks in my life. Edited to reflect Gotoh, not Ibanez bridge. 2 Quote
Winter Posted April 16 Posted April 16 Oh, man - That would make a wonderful addition to the family. Quote
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