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:
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:
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)