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Fender Custom Shop 1955 Telecaster Time Machine Series Super Aged Sonic Blue /Journeyman

$4,625.00

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A beautifully Super Aged Aged Sonic Blue Custom Shop Tele that delivers classic mid-’50s snap, resonance, and feel with effortless modern playability.

This Custom Shop ’55 Tele, finished in a beautifully executed Series Super Aged Sonic Blue, is a perfect example of what the Fender Custom Shop does so well - capturing vintage character while delivering modern, effortless playability and build quality. The two-piece ash body is lightweight and lively, with a finish that feels comfortably broken-in without crossing into overdone territory.

The quartersawn maple neck features one of our favorite profiles, a super comfortable 10/56 V (.89–.98") - substantial in hand, but never cumbersome or bulky. Paired with narrow tall (6105) frets on the maple fingerboard, it offers an easy, articulate feel whether you’re bending up top or digging into first-position chords.

Plugged in, the hand-wound ’55/’56 pickups deliver everything you’d hope for from a great Tele: crisp, snappy highs, full and rounded lows, and that unmistakable midrange sparkle. The bridge pickup has all the bite and authority you need for cutting lead work, while rolling back the tone control reveals a smoother, more nuanced voice. It’s dynamic, responsive, and deeply musical.

Additional highlights include a vintage compound radius (7.25"–9.5"), Fat ’50s Tele wiring (this keeps your trebles as you roll the volume down vs getting darker), steel saddle bridge, and vintage-style tuners - all housed in a deluxe hardshell case with Certificate of Authenticity included.

Body
Style
Solid Body
Body
2-Piece Select Ash
Finish
Nitro Lacquer
Color
Super Aged Sonic Blue
Aging Level
Journeyman

Hardware
Pickups
FCS Hand-Wound '55/'56 pickups
Controls
Volume / Tone / 3-Way Switch
Electronics
Fat '50s Tele
Bridge
Vintage Style w/Steel Saddles
Tuners
Vintage Style
Pickguard
1-Ply Parchment

Neck
Neck
Quartersawn Maple
Carve
10/56 "V" (.89-.98")
Radius
7 1/4"-9 1/2" compound
Frets
Narrow Tall (6105)
Nut
1.65" Bone
Scale Length
25 1/2"

Other
Serial #
CZ588188
Case
Deluxe Hardshell Case w/CoA

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We hand-select each one for its tone, feel, and build quality - instruments that inspire and stand up to real-world playing. Whether you're chasing a lifelong companion or something that just clicks, our curated lineup reflects decades of experience matching players with the right guitar.

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Inspection & Setup

Each instrument is thoroughly inspected by our staff for authenticity and condition, with any necessary work and a full setup completed before it’s listed for sale.

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