Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Time Machine Series '66 Telecaster LCC, Aged Lake Placid Blue

Full Description

Authentic mid-'60s Telecaster character

Every aspect of this Time Machine Series model has been carefully selected to recreate the feel and personality of a genuine 1966 Telecaster. Its lightweight two-piece alder body delivers balanced resonance with plenty of snap and sustain, while the thin nitrocellulose lacquer allows the wood to breathe naturally for a lively, responsive playing experience. The Deluxe Closet Classic ageing recreates the subtle wear of an instrument that has spent decades being played and cared for, offering vintage appeal without excessive relic treatment. The result is a guitar that immediately feels comfortable, familiar, and ready for years of music making.

Hand-wound Custom Shop pickups

A matched set of hand-wound '67 Telecaster pickups captures everything players expect from a classic Tele. Crisp attack, articulate highs, focused bass, and excellent note definition combine to produce a versatile voice that excels across countless musical styles. Whether delivering clean country rhythms, blues leads, classic rock crunch, or articulate studio tones, these pickups remain dynamic and expressive, responding naturally to your picking technique and guitar controls. Their balanced output preserves the unmistakable Telecaster personality while providing the refinement and consistency expected from Fender Custom Shop craftsmanship.

Modern playability with vintage feel

The custom quarter-sawn maple neck provides excellent rigidity and long-term stability, while the comfortable '60 Style Oval C profile feels natural in the hand from the first chord. A modern 9.5-inch fingerboard radius combines with vintage upgrade frets to make bends smoother, improve accuracy, and encourage confident playing across the entire neck. A bone nut, vintage-style tuners, and precision neck construction ensure dependable tuning stability and accurate intonation, allowing the guitar to perform consistently whether on stage, in the studio, or at home.

Built to Custom Shop standards

From its chrome and nickel hardware to its period-correct appointments, every detail reflects Fender Custom Shop's uncompromising standards. Vintage-inspired controls, a three-ply white/black/white nitro pickguard, premium components, and an authentic black Fender Custom Shop case complete a professional instrument worthy of the world's finest collections. Combining historically inspired specifications with exceptional craftsmanship and dependable reliability, this Time Machine Series Telecaster offers vintage character, outstanding playability, and enduring performance for musicians who demand the very best.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Time Machine Series '66 Telecaster LCC, Aged Lake Placid Blue
• Product Code: 9235700217

Body

• Body Material: Lightweight two-piece alder
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
• Finish Package: Deluxe Closet Classic
• Colour: Aged Lake Placid Blue

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Quarter-sawn maple
• Fingerboard: Quarter-sawn maple
• Neck Finish: Medium tint nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Profile: '60 Style Oval C
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: 21 Vintage Upgrade (45085)
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Neck Thickness: .870" at 1st fret, .930" at 12th fret
• Truss Rod: Late '60s

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: '67 Tele bridge assembly
• Bridge Pickup: Hand-wound '67 Telecaster
• Neck Pickup: Hand-wound '67 Telecaster
• Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
• Tuners: Vintage with Fender logo
• Pickguard: '63 Tele white/black/white nitro
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele black case