Fender Custom Shop

Fender Vintage Custom 1968 Telecaster Thinline, Aged Natural

$4,475.00

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If it's been a bit since you last played a Thinline we think you'll be mighty impressed with the ones Fender's Custom Shop is producing these days.

Thinline Telecasters have long been one of our favorite Fender guitars. They're incredibly lightweight, responsive, and fatter / puncher sounding than their solid-body brethren (which we also love dearly).

This Custom Shop Thinline sports a gorgeous 2-piece hollow Mahogany body and quartersawn maple neck. We found the 60s Oval C carve, along with a 9.5" radius round lam fingerboard, to be immediately comfortable. It's a carve we believe a wide range of players will be right at home on.

Plugged in, we were immediately knocked out by its throaty, punchy growl combined with a beautiful, sweet top-end. It's a bit like a solid-body, P90 equipped guitar crossed with a solid-body Tele. It sounds really good played clean to be sure, but when we nudged the volume up a bit on the amp (okay, a lot)...killer grind that instantly had us smiling. It's the sort of tone that'd make you forget you own a set-neck, mahogany bodied guitar. Fantastic stuff.


Specs
Finish
Aged Natural Nitro
Body
2-piece Mahogany body (hollow)
Neck
Maple neck round lam (quartersawn)
Profile
'60's Oval C (.85-.92")
Nut
Bone 1.65"
Radius
9.5"
Frets
21
Pickguard
4-Ply White Pearloid pickguard
Pickups
Custom Shop Texas Special
Controls
Volume / Tone / 3-way
Bridge
Vintage Style
Tuners
Schaller
Case
Fender Hardshell Case

New. Chosen. Cherished.

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.

High Standards

We only stock new instruments from builders who meet our highest standards for tone, build quality, and consistency, each one carefully selected to reflect the level of craftsmanship our customers expect.

Accurate Representation

Every instrument is meticulously photographed and accurately described, so you can buy with confidence knowing exactly what to expect.

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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If you have any questions about this instrument’s condition, feel free to give us a call or drop us an email - we are always happy to provide an in-hand description and make sure you’re confident in your purchase.

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