Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Time Machine Series '58 Top-load Telecaster JRN, SADW Blonde

Full Description

Authentic late-'50s Telecaster character

Every detail of this Time Machine Series instrument has been selected to recreate the feel and sound of an original 1958 Top-load Telecaster. A lightweight two-piece ash body delivers exceptional resonance, fast attack, and the balanced tonal character that has defined classic Fender instruments for generations. Finished in aged nitrocellulose lacquer with a Journeyman relic treatment, it captures the appearance and broken-in feel of a well-preserved vintage original while allowing the wood to resonate freely. The result is an instrument that feels immediately familiar, comfortably worn, and inspiring from the very first note.

Classic pickups with remarkable versatility

A matched pair of hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups delivers the unmistakable voice that has made the Telecaster a favourite across countless genres. The bridge pickup produces crisp attack, focused twang, and outstanding note definition, while the neck pickup adds warmth and surprising depth for smooth lead work and articulate rhythm playing. Vintage-style electronics preserve the guitar's dynamic response, allowing every nuance of your playing to shine through. Whether played clean or pushed into overdrive, the pickups retain impressive clarity, balance, and expressive character.

Vintage feel with refined playability

The custom quarter-sawn maple neck combines period-correct construction with features that modern players will appreciate. Its substantial '57 Style Soft "V" profile sits comfortably in the hand, while the 9.5-inch fingerboard radius provides a natural playing surface for both chords and expressive bends. Narrow tall 6105 frets enhance accuracy and sustain without sacrificing vintage character, and the bone nut, vintage tuners, and four-bolt neck construction ensure dependable tuning stability and reliable performance whether you're recording, rehearsing, or gigging.

Flexible hardware and premium construction

One of this guitar's defining features is its bridge, which supports both traditional top-loading and string-through-body stringing. This allows players to choose between the softer feel of a top-load setup or the increased tension and enhanced sustain of a string-through configuration. Chrome and nickel hardware, an eggshell single-ply pickguard, vintage Telecaster controls, and Fender Custom Shop craftsmanship complete an instrument that's a stunning tribute to Fender's golden era. A premium Fender Custom Shop tweed case is included to provide dependable protection wherever your music takes you.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Time Machine Series '58 Top-load Telecaster JRN, SADW Blonde
• Product Code: 9235700214

Body

• Body Material: Lightweight two-piece ash
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
• Finish Package: Journeyman relic
• Colour: Super Aged Dirty White Blonde (SADW Blonde)

Neck & fretboard

• Neck Material: Quarter-sawn maple
• Neck Finish: Medium tint nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Profile: '57 Style Soft "V"
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Neck Thickness: .850" at 1st fret, .990" at 12th fret
• Truss Rod: '50s style

Hardware & electronics

• Bridge: Vintage Tele top-load/string-through bridge
• Bridge Pickup: Hand-wound '58 Telecaster
• Neck Pickup: Hand-wound '58 Telecaster
• Controls: Vintage '53-'59 Telecaster control assembly
• Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
• Tuners: Vintage with Fender logo
• Pickguard: Single-ply eggshell
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele tweed case