The Aerodyne Special Telecaster Made in Japan (MIJ) by Fender. Color: California Blue

The Aerodyne Special Telecaster is special because it merges the heritage of Fender Tele tone and feel with modern ergonomics, hardware upgrades, and a sleek, updated look , making it a versatile and stylish instrument for many players. It revives the classic Tele design but brings it firmly into modern territory. Its sleek, contoured basswood body with a carved top gives it a slim, ergonomic feel , lighter and more comfortable than many standard Teles. Dual “Aerodyne Special” single-coil Tele pickups offer that timeless Fender clarity and articulation, while updated hardware , including a Babicz® Z-Series FCH bridge and locking tuners , improve sustain, tuning stability, and ease of string changes.
A “Modern C” maple neck with a 12″ fingerboard radius and either maple or rosewood fretboard gives a smooth, fast feel ideal for bends, runs, or expressive playing , a nice balance between vintage Tele vibe and modern performance requirements.
Visually, the bound carved top and matching painted headcap give it a refined, contemporary aesthetic that stands out from traditional Telecaster finishes , subtle but striking.

Specs:

• Body: Slim “Aerodyne” basswood body with bound carved top, gloss-polyester finish.
• Body shape: Telecaster®.
• Neck: Maple, bolt-on, Modern “C” profile, satin finish with gloss headstock face.
• Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood, 12" (305 mm) radius.
• Frets / Fretboard: 22 medium-jumbo frets.
• Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm).
• Basswood body
• Fingerboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
• 22 medium jumbo frets
• White Pearloid Dot Inlays
• Synthetic bone nut
• Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
• 2x Aerodyne® Special single-coil Telecaster® pickups
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Babicz® Z-Series FCH-Tele® bridge • Tuners: Deluxe cast/sealed locking
• Pickups: Two Aerodyne Special single-coil Telecaster pickups (neck + bridge), configuration SS, 3-way blade switch (bridge / both / neck).
• Controls: Master volume & master tone.
• Bridge: Babicz® Z-Series FCH-Tele bridge (fixed).
• Tuning machines: Deluxe cast/sealed locking tuners (short-post).
• Chrome hardware
• Strings: Nickel-plated steel (.009-.042 gauges)
• 3.3 kg