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 1991, the body shape was re-designed for a more modern look. In 1993, it returned to a more direct copy of the Tele shape and now featured the same headstock as the S (Strat style). In 1995, it became part of the Artist Series.

Related:

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

TORB-120

1990 TORB-120 B

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 TJRB-120 RPD

• 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

1993 TO-120 BTS

• 1993-2000
• 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

2000 TO-120 AN

Finishes:

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

Related:

• Vantage VT-115

TO-320

2000 TO-320 BK

Same as TO-120, but with solid Alder body and gold hardware.

Finishes:

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

TO-345

• 2000-2001
• Artist Series

2000 TO-345 N

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

1993 TM-350 F N

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

• 1997?

Body:

• Solid wood body

Neck:

• Bolt-on Rock Maple neck

• Rosewood fretboard w/ acrylic dot inlays
• Rounded headstock
  • Color-matched
• Silk-screened Wave 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
• Metal knobs
• Wilkinson VS-50K tremolo

Finishes:

• Translucent Red

TJ-540

1991 TJ-540 MBL

• 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.

TL-650

1994 TL-650 K N

• 1994-1995

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
• 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
• Metal knobs
• Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

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

TRL-650

1994 TRL-650 VS

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.

• 1994-1995

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
• 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 metal knobs
• Tune-O-Matic style bridge w/ stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

• Vintage Sunburst (VS)

TL (Japanese Market)

1990 TLM BTS

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)

1990 TLJ-2S W

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)

1990 Nashville FP/TL-1 TG

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)