T

The **T** models, introduced in 1988 for the Japanese market and 1990 internationally, were Samick's Fender Telecaster style models. It was based on the Hondo H-757 and initially featured a headstock design unique to this model. In one particular catalog from 1992, it was referred to as the **"Uptown"**. In 1993, it switched to the same headstock as the S (Strat style). In 1995, it became part of the Artist Series.

For the TJ model, the body shape was re-designed for a more unique and modern look.

**Related:**

* Hondo H-757
* STM
* STR
* SMX-1 & 2
* Ranger
* Starforce 8005

## TORB-120

   Based on the **TLJ-2S**

* 1990

**Body:**

* Solid Alder body

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck w/ scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Angled headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 22 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply body (front) and neck

**Electronics:**

* Two high output ceramic single coil pickups
* Molded plastic pickup covers
* 2-way mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* Vintage style fixed bridge

**Finishes:**

* Black (B)

## TJRB-120

* 1990

**Body:**

* Solid Alder body

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck w/ scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard w/ Saturn inlays
* Angled headstock
* Silk-screened Vantage logo
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 22 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply body (front) and neck

**Electronics:**

* Two high output ceramic single coil pickups
* Molded plastic pickup covers
* 2-way mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* "KKT-2" licensed Floyd Rose 2-point tremolo
* Locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (B)
* Rainbow Polka Dot (RPD)

## TO-120 "Uptown"

   The TO-120 AN was referred to as the "Uptown Legend".

* 1991-2000
* Artist Series (1995-2000)

**Body:**

* Laminate body construction
* Solid Ash body (AN)

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Maple fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* Bullet style truss rod
* 21 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two single coil pickups (Lipstick style at neck)
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* 3-ply pickguard
* Metal knobs
* Individually adjustable vintage Tele-style tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Butterscotch (BTS)
* Yellow (Y)
* Natural Ash (AN or N)

**Related:**

* Vantage VT-115

## TO-320

Same as TO-120, but with solid Alder body and gold hardware. Sometimes labeled as **TO-320 B** to denote black pickguard.

* 1995-2000
* Artist Series

**Finishes:**

* Black (BK)
* Antique Natural w/ flamed Maple veneer (AN/TT)

## TO-320 FP

* 1995-2000
* Artist Series

**Body:**

* Solid Ash body
* Flame Maple veneer

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Maple fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* Bullet style truss rod
* 21 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two single coil pickups (Lipstick style at neck)
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Pearloid pickguard
* Metal knobs
* Individually adjustable vintage Tele-style tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Antique Natural Ash (AN or N)

## TO-345

* 2000-2001
* Artist Series

**Body:**

* Semi-hollow Ash body

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Maple fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Artist logo
* Bullet style truss rod
* 21 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply body (front) and f-hole

**Electronics:**

* One ceramic "Lipstick" single coil, one humbucker
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* 3-ply Pearloid pickguard
* Metal knobs
* Vintage style fixed tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Natural (N)

## TM-350

    **TM-350 A** features Ash body.

**TM-350 F** features flame Maple veneer & tremolo.

**TM-350 BU** features Bubinga top.

* 1993-1995
* Artist Series (1995)

**Body:**

* Solid Ash body w/ arched top (A)
* Solid Alder body w/ arched top, flame Maple veneer (F)
* Solid Alder body w/ arched top, Bubinga veneer (BU)

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Maple fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* Bullet style truss rod
* 21 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic humbuckers
* 3-way switch
* Coil tap mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Metal knobs
* Vintage style fixed bridge (A)
* Vintage style 2-point tremolo (F)
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece (BU)

**Finishes:**

* Natural (N)

## TN-450 DLX

* 1998
* Artist Series

**Body:**

* Solid wood body

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck
* Rosewood fretboard w/ acrylic dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
	+ Color-matched
* Silk-screened Artist logo
* Bullet style truss rod
* 22 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two lipstick style humbuckers
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 14:1 ratio Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
* Fender-style knobs
* Wilkinson VS-50K tremolo

**Finishes:**

* Translucent Red (TR)

## TJ-540

* 1991-1992

**Body:**

* Laminate body construction

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck w/ scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Angled headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo
* 22 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply body (front) and neck

**Electronics:**

* One high output ceramic single coil and humbucker
* Molded plastic pickup covers
* 3-way mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Black reflector knobs
* "KKT-2" licensed Floyd Rose 2-point tremolo
* Locking nut

**Finishes:**

* Black (B)
* Pearl White (PW)
* Metallic Silver (MS)
* Metallic Blue (MBL)
* Metallic Dark Blue (MDB)
* Translucent Blue (TBL)
* Tobacco Sunburst (TSB)

## TJ-541

Same as TJ-540, but with coil tap mini-switch.

## TA-630 DLX

This model is essentially the Artist Series version of the Rangercaster.

## TL-650

* 1994-1996

**Body:**

* Solid Kusu body w/ arched top
* Quilted Maple veneer

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Bird's Eye Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Rosewood fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995)
* Bullet style truss rod
* 21 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Rosewood bound body (front)

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic humbuckers
* 3-way switch
* Coil tap mini-switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* 14:1 ratio Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
* Knurled metal barrel knobs
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Natural Kusu "Oyster" finish (K/N or CFN)

## TRL-650(A)

Some time around April-May 1994, the neck plate was removed in favor of studs and the serial number was changed to a sticker on the back of the headstock.

* 1994-1996

**Body:**

* 7/8 scale solid Ash body
* Arm contour
* Belly carve
* Recessed heel

    **Neck:**

* Bolt-on "Bird's Eye" Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Rosewood fretboard w/ dot inlays
* Rounded headstock
* Silk-screened Wave logo (1994)
* Silk-screened Artist Wave logo (1995)
* 24 frets
* 24.75" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic humbuckers
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Gold hardware
* Grover Rotomatic tuning machines
* Wide fish shaped truss rod cover
* Recessed, knurled metal barrel knobs
* Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Vintage Sunburst (VS)

## TL (Japanese Market)

**TLM** features Maple fretboard.

* ¥28,000 Yen (1988 MSRP)
* ¥32,000 Yen (1990 MSRP)

**Body:**

* Laminate body construction

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Maple neck
* Rosewood "skunk stripe"
* Rosewood fretboard w/ small dot inlays
* Maple fretboard w/ small dot inlays (TLM)
* Gloss finish
* Silk-screened First Runner logo (1988-1989)
* Silk-screened Spaghetti logo (1990-1991)
* Bullet style truss rod
* 21 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Electronics:**

* Two single coil pickups (Lipstick style at neck)
* 3-way switch
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Chrome hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Single-ply pickguard
* Metal knobs
* Individually adjustable vintage Tele-style tailpiece

**Finishes:**

* Black (B)
* White (W)
* Butterscotch (BTS)

## TLJ (Japanese Market)

**TLJ-2S** features two single coil pickups.

**TLJ-SH** features one single coil, one humbucker.

* ¥35,000 Yen (1990 MSRP)

**Body:**

* Laminate body construction

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck w/ scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard w/ small dot inlays
* Angled, color-matched Jackson headstock
* Silk-screened First Runner logo
* Gibson style nut
* 22 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply body (front) and neck

**Electronics:**

* Two ceramic single coil pickups (2S)
* One ceramic single coil, one humbucker (SH)
* Molded plastic pickup covers
* 2-way mini-switch (2S)
* 3-way lever switch (SH)
* Front-mounted controls (SH)
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Single-ply pickguard (SH)
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* Vintage style fixed bridge

**Finishes:**

* Black (B)
* White (W)

## FP/TL-1 (Japanese Market)

Branded as **Samick** and **Nashville**.

**FP/TL-2** features Piezo pickup.

* ¥38,000 Yen (1988 MSRP)
* ¥35,000 Yen (1990 MSRP)
* ¥38,000 Yen (1990 TL-2 MSRP)

**Body:**

* Hollow Basswood body

**Neck:**

* Bolt-on Rock Maple neck w/ scarf joint
* Rosewood fretboard w/ small dot inlays
* Angled Jackson headstock
* Silk-screened First Runner logo
* Silk-screened Nashville logo
* Gibson style nut
* 24 frets
* 25.5" scale

**Binding:**

* Single-ply body (front) and neck

**Electronics:**

* Ceramic under-saddle pickup
* Piezo under-saddle pickup (TL-2)
* 1 Vol, 1 Tone

**Hardware:**

* Black hardware
* 16:1 ratio lubricated, die-cast tuning machines
* Clear acrylic pickguard
* Triangular truss rod cover
* Metal knobs
* Rosewood bridge w/ plastic saddle

**Finishes:**

* Black (B)
* White (W)
* Grey
* Metallic Dark Blue (MDB)
* Turquoise Green (TG)
* Pink (P)
* Black Crackle on Red body (CKBR)