The 2022 Fender Custom Shop LTD '55 Telecaster Journeyman Relic in White Blonde pays homage to one of the most enduring and classic electric guitars in history. This model features a carefully crafted two-piece select ash body finished in heavy checked nitrocellulose lacquer, reminiscent of the original 1955 Telecaster. Its standout feature is the roasted AAA flame maple neck, showcasing a striking flame pattern and finished with a Heavy Relic treatment on the back to replicate the feel of a well-played vintage instrument. The neck sports a chunky ’54 "U" profile and a 9.5-inch radius fingerboard fitted with 21 narrow tall frets, perfect for replicating the classic Telecaster tone and playability.
The guitar is equipped with period-correct hand-wound ’55/’56 pickups paired with a three-way switch and Fat ’50s Tele wiring, offering a rich balance of warmth and twang that cuts through any mix. Traditional elements such as the single-ply parchment pickguard, ’55 Tele bridge with smooth barrel steel saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, and disk string tree complete the setup. This limited edition guitar also comes with a tweed Custom Shop case, strap, and certificate of authenticity, making it a faithful and premium recreation of the iconic ’55 Telecaster.
Features:
- Roasted AAA flame maple neck with heavy relic finish for vintage feel
- Two-piece select ash body with heavy checked nitrocellulose lacquer finish
- Chunky ’54 "U" neck profile with 9.5-inch radius fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets
- Period-correct hand-wound ’55/’56 pickups with Fat ’50s Tele wiring
- ’55 Tele bridge with smooth barrel steel saddles and vintage-style tuning machines
- Bone nut and disk string tree
- Includes tweed Custom Shop case, strap, and certificate of authenticity
