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Description

The Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Telecaster is a stunning blend of tradition and innovation, offering both the classic Telecaster feel and a unique visual appeal. This solid body electric guitar features a striking sandblasted finish that not only enhances its aesthetic but also provides a tactile experience that players will appreciate. The grain of the wood is accentuated through the sandblasting process, creating a rugged, yet refined look that sets it apart from other models.

Equipped with a pair of American Vintage '58 single-coil Tele pickups, this guitar delivers the iconic Telecaster tone with crisp clarity and a punchy response. The pickups are designed to capture the vintage warmth and twang that Telecasters are renowned for, making it a versatile choice for various playing styles. The guitar's maple neck is crafted with a modern "C" shape, ensuring comfortable playability for all hand sizes, while the maple fingerboard provides a smooth surface for effortless fretting.

Beyond its captivating design and sound, the Limited Edition Sandblasted Telecaster remains faithful to Fender's legacy of quality craftsmanship. It features a 3-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge that enhances sustain and tuning stability, making it an ideal choice for both stage and studio settings.

Key Features:

  • Sandblasted finish with unique wood grain patterns
  • Maple neck with modern "C" shape
  • Maple fingerboard
  • Pair of American Vintage '58 single-coil Tele pickups
  • 3-saddle string-through-body Tele bridge
  • 21 narrow tall frets
  • Chrome hardware
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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Telecaster.

Build quality

  • The sandblasted finish has smooth grooves, ensuring it's not sharp or jagged, offering a unique textured appearance without compromising comfort.

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Features and functionality

  • The Daphne Blue color is part of a special run by Sweetwater, known for offering exclusive finishes not widely available elsewhere.

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  • Swapping to a left-handed neck was an aesthetic choice for one owner, who noted the reverse headstock required minor adjustments but played similarly to the original.

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Comparisons

  • This sandblasted Telecaster is considered the best among the sandblasted series, even preferred over similar Stratocasters by some owners.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate the visual appeal of the sandblasted finish, with some choosing it over other models purely for its aesthetic uniqueness.

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  • Despite initial challenges, using a sharpie to mark the new 'top' side of the fretboard helped during the transition period after the neck swap.

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Mods and upgrades

  • A user replaced the bridge pickup with a Seymour Duncan Custom 5 humbucker, enhancing the guitar's versatility with coil-tapping for a near single-coil sound.

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  • The guitar was modified with a black Gotoh humbucking bridge from Allparts, shifting from the original chrome hardware for a distinctive look.

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Use cases and applications

  • The humbucker modification aligns well with harder musical styles, yet retains flexibility through coil-tapping to approximate traditional Telecaster sounds when needed.

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See how Tim Collis uses Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Telecaster

Tim Collis

Guitarist

This Town Needs Guns

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Besides the American Standard Tele, Tim has been seen using a sandblasted version of the Telecaster.

See how Ariel Bellvalaire uses Fender Limited Edition Sandblasted Telecaster

Ariel Bellvalaire

Singer, Guitarist

Paradise Kitty

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Visible in press photos of Bellvalaire (including this one at least three by Jack Lue (here, here and here)) and discussed in this December 30, 2019 Guitar Girl interview.

Are there any preferences on which guitars you use while recording in the studio, and while you’re on tour?

Man, I have so many guitars but definitely play favorites for touring! My absolute favorite and go-to guitar is my Fender Stratocaster with double humbuckers and a custom shop neck! There is a Seymour Duncan Jeff Beck pickup in the neck and a Dimarzio distortion pickup in the bridge, so it’s a pretty versatile guitar if you have songs in multiple genres for a show and can only have one guitar. If I have a funk or country gig, I love pulling out my red Tele! She is definitely the prettiest of all my guitars! For studio work, I love to play every single one of my guitars and whatever they have in the studio as well to layer all the different sounds and get a huge wall of guitars!

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Guitars:

I have quite a few but here are some of my favorites:

  • Fender Stratocaster with double humbuckers
  • Fender telecaster limited edition sandblasted ash
  • Fender Paramount Acoustic
  • Taylor 316ce acoustic

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