Fender Custom Shop ’50s Thinline Telecaster Deluxe Closet Classic in Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue

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Description

are pleased to offer this Fender Custom Shop ’50s Thinline Telecaster in Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue. Featuring a semi-hollow body with an F-hole, this Tele stands out in any crowd. Its increased resonance and harmonic sustain make this the perfect addition to any collection.

Its handwound ’51 loaded neck pickup, in combination with a ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup, provides the classic Tele twang with even more bite. The comfortable ’63 C-shaped neck feels fluid up and down the neck, offering the perfect platform for fast, articulate playing as well as intricate chordal progressions. Elegently pressented in a beautiful deluxe closet classic super faded sonic blue finish with a tort guard and body binding, you won’t ever want to put this one down!

‘51 Pickups

The Fender Custom Shop ’51 Nocaster (Telecaster) bridge pickup is a faithful recreation of quite possibly the most historically important electric guitar pickup ever to be produced… the pickup that started it all. Constructed using period-correct fibre bobbins and cloth wire, flush (no stagger) Alnico 3 magnets with Enamel-coated magnet wire and a Tin-plated Copper base plate, this vintage-accurate pickup produces the esteemed shimmer and twang that early Teles are famed for. Partnered with a loaded ’51 Nocaster neck pickup for extra bite and attack, this combination offers a well-balanced set full of articulation and focus.

Fender Custom Shop

The Fender Dream Factory… Fender’s best luthiers, using the best materials and tools all under one roof with the single unified mission of building the best guitars that Fender has ever produced. Founded in 1987, the Custom Shop was established to take Fender’s manufacturing back to its roots with smaller production numbers and higher quality. Famed for pushing Leo’s designs to their absolute limits, the Custom Shop is the benchmark to which all other Fender electric guitars are compared to!

Key Features

  • Deluxe Closet Classic – The Deluxe Closet Classic ageing perfectly replicates what would be described by collectors as mint condition. The finish shows some discolouration and oxidation; however, it still retains an honest shine.
  • ‘63 C – This comfortable vintage-styled C feels comfortable and down the neck and is a well-suited middle ground for all hand sizes and playing styles.
  • Thinline – Fender’s semi-hollow Thinline design offers players a lively, open and resonant electric guitar tone with increased sustain and warmth with rich musical harmonics.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Style: 51 Nocaster Hollow-body with F Hole
  • Body Wood: Ash
  • Body Finish: Deluxe Closet Classic Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Body Colour: Super Faded Aged Sonic Blue
  • Binding: Top

Neck

  • Neck Shape: 51 Nocaster
  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood
  • Neck Finish: Dark Tint Notrocellulose Lacquer
  • Frets: 21 Narrow Tall
  • Neck Profile: ’63 Strat Style C
  • Radius: 9.5″
  • Nut Width: 1.650”
  • Nut: Bone
  • Dots: White

Hardware

  • Bridge: 51-54 Tele
  • Tuners: Vintage
  • Pickguard: ’60 Tort Shell Nitro
  • Hardware: Chrome

Electronics

  • Controls: Modern
  • Neck Pickup: Handwound Open Loaded 51 Nocaster
  • Bridge Pickup: 51 Nocaster

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: 10-46
  • Case: Tweed

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Fender

Fender is one of the most influential names in music history, shaping the sound of modern electric guitar since the 1950s. Founded by Leo Fender, the brand introduced legendary models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Precision Bass—each becoming an icon in its own right. Known for their bright, articulate tone and smooth playability, Fender instruments have been embraced by artists across every genre, from blues and rock to punk and pop. Their amps, such as the Twin Reverb and Deluxe Reverb, are equally celebrated for their rich, clean tones and natural warmth. Fender remains a symbol of innovation and authenticity, inspiring generations of musicians worldwide.

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Electric Guitars

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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Semi-Hollow Electric Guitars

Semi-hollow electric guitars combine elements of solid and hollow body designs, offering warmth and resonance alongside improved sustain and feedback control. Typically built with a centre block running through the body, they deliver an open, airy character while remaining stable at higher volumes. This balance makes them well suited to a wide range of styles, from jazz and blues to indie, rock, and alternative music. Semi-hollow guitars respond well to dynamics and touch, providing a versatile, expressive option for players who want depth without sacrificing control.

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Hollow Body

Hollow body guitars have fully hollowed bodies with no solid centre block, giving them a light feel and a naturally resonant acoustic character. This construction allows the body to vibrate more freely, producing an open, airy sound with strong warmth and depth.

They are closely associated with jazz, blues, and early rock and roll, where clean tones, dynamics, and natural resonance are valued. Hollow body guitars offer rich, rounded lows and smooth highs, but are more prone to feedback at high volumes, making them best suited to lower-gain and clean playing styles.

Semi-Hollow

Semi-hollow guitars blend the warmth and resonance of a hollow body with the feedback control and sustain of a solid body. Featuring a solid centre block running through the body, they deliver rich, open tones with added bite — perfect for blues, jazz, rock, and soul. From smooth cleans to gritty overdrive, semi-hollows like the ES-335 have become timeless favourites for players who want depth, character, and versatility in one beautifully balanced instrument.

Telecaster

The Telecaster is one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made, first introduced by Fender in the early 1950s. Known for its simple design, solid body, and distinctive twang, it became the go-to instrument for country, rock, blues, and punk players alike. Its two single-coil pickups deliver bright, cutting tones with great clarity, making it perfect for both rhythm and lead work. The Tele’s bolt-on neck, smooth playability, and rugged build have helped it remain a timeless classic — a true workhorse guitar that’s still inspiring musicians over 70 years after its debut.