TL 62 3TS. Double Binding. NitroFinish.

Double Binding Telecaster 1962 –

 1962 (pre-CBS era, consolidation stage of Custom models with binding)

 BODY

 
 Wood: American Alder (Alder)
 
 Number of pieces: 1 piece / 2 selected pieces
 
 Construction: Solid
 
 Binding: Double binding (front and back)
 
 Routing: Vintage-correct Telecaster
 
 Finish: Nitrocellulose
  

   
 Fine application
   
 Available at:
    

     
 Custom colors (Olympic White, Fiesta Red, Sonic Blue, etc.)
     
 Sunburst 2T / 3T
    
  
 
 Relic: Optional (light / medium / heavy)


 MAST

 
 Wood: Maple
 
 Construction: One piece (with added rosewood fingerboard)
 
 Diapason:
  

   
 Rosewood slab type (correct until approx. 1962)
   
 Options: Indian / Madagascar
  
 
 Radio: 7.25”
 
 Profile: Medium vintage C
 
 Approximate thickness:
  

   
 Fret 1: ~0.85”
   
 Fret 12: ~0.95”
  
 
 Frets: Vintage
 
 Capo: Natural bone
 
 Soul: Heel adjust


 SHOVEL

 
 Shape: TL 60s (small headstock)
 
 Logo: Fender-style spaghetti / early 60s transition
 
 Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer (if maple is visible)


 BEATER

 
 Material: ABS Plastic
 
 Layers: 3 layers
 
 Color:
  

   
 White / Aged Mint Green
  
 
 Screws: Phillips (correct for the time)

 BRIDGE

 
 Type: Vintage Telecaster
 
 Plate: Stamped steel
 
 Saddles:
  

   
 3 brass saddles (vintage correct)
  
 
 System: String-through-body


 TABLETS

 
 Configuration: SS (single-coil / single-coil)
 
 Style: Vintage Telecaster early 60s
 
 Magnet:
  

   
 Alnico V (more common at this stage)
  
 
 Characteristics:
  

   
 Higher output than 50s
   
 Most present media
   
 More defined high notes
  

 ELECTRONICS

 
 Selector: 3 positions (CRL)
 
 Potentiometers: CTS 250k
 
 Wiring: Cloth wire
 
 Condenser:
  

   
 0.047 µF (modern standard configuration)
  
 
 Options:
  

   
 Modified vintage wiring (without dark circuit)
  


 HARDWARE

 
 Tuning pegs: Kluson vintage-style
 
 Finish: Nickel / optional relic plating
 
 Neck plate: 4 screws

 GENERAL FINISH

 
 Lacquer: Genuine Nitrocellulose
 
 Process:
  

   
 Grain filler
   
 Sealed
   
 Color
   
 Clear coat
  
 
 Aging:
  

   
 Checking natural
   
 Progressive yellowing
   
 Controlled wear (in relic)
  


 SOUND CHARACTER

 
 Quick and decisive attack
 
 Balanced media
 
 Open high notes without stridency
 
 Greater versatility than a Blackguard 50s
 
 More “modern vintage” sound (60s)

 SOFT GIG BAG CASE INCLUDED