{"product_id":"2025-fender-mij-limited-raw-ash-telecaster-black-made-in-japan","title":"2025 Fender MIJ Limited Raw Ash Telecaster Black – Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAST \u0026amp; SECURE SHIPPING from Phoenix, AZ! 🚚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 Local demo available by appointment in Phoenix, AZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive, limited-production 2025 Fender Made in Japan Raw Ash Telecaster in Black, combining an open-pore ash body, American Vintage '58 pickups, and expanded four-way switching. Built on Fender's acclaimed Japanese Hybrid II platform, this model brings together traditional Telecaster character, modern playability, and a striking textured finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Fender Made in Japan Limited Raw Ash Telecaster – Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2025 Fender MIJ Limited Raw Ash Telecaster is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preowned condition, showing very few signs of prior use. The finish is near mint overall, with a few extremely shallow, difficult-to-see dings on the underside of the lower horn and lower front bout. Very fine pick scratches are present on the pickguard, consistent with minimal normal playing wear. This guitar weighs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 pounds 5 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe frets are in excellent condition with no discernible wear. The truss rod functions normally with room in both directions, and the neck shows no signs of warping or waviness. The electronics function as intended without issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a Fender Classic Series hard case and the original warranty card and adjustment tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA thorough inspection and professional setup have been completed to ensure full functionality and playability upon arrival. It has been set up with fresh D’Addario EXL110 .010–.046 strings, medium-low action with optimally adjusted relief, intonation dialed in up and down the neck, and pickup height set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 lbs 5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fender Classic Series (non-original)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut width (measured):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.66 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12th fret width (measured):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.04 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1st fret depth (measured):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.82 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12th fret depth (measured):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.94 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Modern C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black, Open-Pore Satin Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ash\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple, Modern \"C\" Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin Urethane\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22 Medium Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bone, 1.650\" (42 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fender USA American Vintage '58 Single-Coil Tele (Neck \u0026amp; Bridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master Volume, Master Tone, 4-Way Pickup Selector\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Telecaster, 3 Slanted Brass Barrel Saddles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage-Style Locking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nickel\/Chrome\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-Ply Tortoiseshell\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor's Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raw Ash Telecaster is a particularly interesting entry in Fender's Japanese limited-edition catalog. Rather than simply offering a different finish on a familiar model, Fender has paired a distinctive open-pore ash body with American-made vintage-voiced pickups and a practical set of modern refinements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thin, satin Black finish leaves the grain unfilled and physically perceptible, giving the instrument a texture and appearance quite different from a conventional gloss-finished Telecaster. The rosewood fingerboard, locking vintage-style tuners, and four-way pickup selector make this a compelling combination of traditional styling and contemporary functionality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in 2025 as part of Fender Japan's limited-production Raw Ash collection, this Telecaster takes the familiar Hybrid II platform in a more distinctive direction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ash body features a satin polyester finish applied without traditional grain filling, leaving the natural wood grain visible and textured beneath the Black finish. 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This combination provides an approachable playing feel for both traditional Telecaster players and those accustomed to more contemporary instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware includes vintage-style locking tuners and a string-through-body Telecaster bridge with three slanted brass barrel saddles, retaining the classic three-saddle format while accommodating more precise intonation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics and Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFender equipped the Raw Ash Telecaster with a pair of USA-made American Vintage '58 Single-Coil Telecaster pickups, offering classic Telecaster clarity, articulation, and dynamic response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional three-way Telecaster, this model features a four-position selector with an additional series wiring option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bridge Pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bridge + Neck Pickups (Parallel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neck Pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition 4:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bridge + Neck Pickups (Series)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe traditional bridge setting delivers the familiar Telecaster bite and definition, while the neck position provides a warmer, rounder voice. 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