The Fender Custom Shop '68 Telecaster Thinline Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar is a masterful blend of vintage allure and modern craftsmanship. Paying homage to the iconic semi-hollow models from the late 1960s, this guitar is a testament to Fender's unparalleled artistry. Crafted from a single piece of vintage Michigan mahogany, the body exudes a warm, resonant timbre that will captivate any audience. Custom Shop Hand-wound Twisted Tele single-coil pickups are a standout feature, delivering a unique combination of Tele twang and Strat-like clarity, perfect for musicians seeking that quintessential Fender sound with a twist.

The neck, made from rift-sawn maple, is shaped into a '60s Oval C profile, providing a comfortable yet substantial grip for all playing styles. The modern 9.5-inch radius fingerboard with narrow-tall frets ensures smooth, expressive playing, whether you're strumming open chords or bending notes up high. This guitar also incorporates a Bigsby B5 tailpiece paired with a Jazzmaster-style bridge, expanding your expressive capabilities with vibrant vibrato effects.

What sets this instrument apart is its meticulous attention to detail, from the era-appropriate Schaller “F”-branded tuning machines to the nitro lacquer finish that has been aged to perfection with the Journeyman Relic treatment. Each element combines to offer not just a guitar, but a piece of musical heritage that feels both familiar and fresh.

Key Features:

• 1-piece vintage Michigan mahogany body
• Rift-sawn maple neck with '60s Oval C profile
• Round-lam rift-sawn maple fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 21 narrow-tall frets
• Custom Shop Hand-wound Twisted Tele single-coil pickups
• Bigsby B5 tailpiece with Jazzmaster-style bridge
• Nitro lacquer finish with Journeyman Relic aging package
• Schaller “F”-branded tuning machines