Fender Custom Shop 1955 Telecaster Journeyman Relic / Closet Classic Hardware – Super Aged Sonic Blue

A Stunning 2025 Time Machine: ‘50s Telecaster Mojo Meets Custom Shop Relic Artistry

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Overview

Experience the best of vintage Telecaster magic and modern Custom Shop mastery with the Fender Custom Shop 1955 Telecaster Journeyman Relic / Closet Classic Hardware in Super Aged Sonic Blue. Crafted as part of the prestigious 2025 Time Machine Collection, this instrument captures the unmistakable style, feel, and sound of an original mid-’50s Tele—aged for authentic road-worn looks, but built to play and sound its absolute best.

The 2-piece ash body is hand-selected for light weight and resonance, then finished in a gorgeous Super Aged Sonic Blue nitro lacquer. The Journeyman Relic process delivers all the visual character of decades of honest play—subtle checking, natural wear, and that “lived-in” look—while the Closet Classic hardware adds just the right touch of period-correct aging to the chrome/nickel parts.

The quarter-sawn maple neck features a chunky 10/56 “V” profile (.890" at the 1st fret, .980" at the 12th), medium-tint nitro finish, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, and a comfortable 7.25"–9.5" compound radius for classic feel with modern playability. Black micarta face and side dots, a bone nut, and a vintage-style silver Fender Tele logo complete the authentic mid-’50s look.

Under the hood, you’ll find Hand-Wound 55/56 Telecaster pickups (neck & bridge) paired with “Fat 50s Tele” wiring for pure, dynamic Tele tone—bright, clear, and loaded with classic twang. A vintage-style Tele bridge with period-correct saddles and a relic’d single-ply parchment pickguard round out the hardware.

Ships in a Custom Shop Tweed case with certificate of authenticity.

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Features & Specifications

• Model: 1955 Telecaster Journeyman Relic / Closet Classic Hardware (2025 Time Machine Collection)
• Finish: Super Aged Sonic Blue, nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body: 2-piece ash, sorted for light weight
• Neck: Quarter-sawn maple, 10/56 “V” profile (.890" 1st fret / .980" 12th fret), medium-tint nitro
• Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25"-9.5" compound radius, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, black micarta dots
• Nut: Bone, 1.650" width
• Pickups: Hand-Wound 55/56 Telecaster (neck & bridge)
• Electronics: Fat 50s Tele wiring, top hat Tele 3-way selector
• Hardware: Closet Classic chrome/nickel, vintage Tele bridge & tuners, V-logo serial neck plate, no strap locks
• Pickguard: Single-ply parchment (relic’d)
• Strings: .010-.046
• Case: Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed case
• Extras: Certificate of authenticity
• Weight: 6lb 9.1oz

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Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

• Fender Custom Shop Authorized Dealer: 100% authentic, full warranty, and expert staff
• Professional Setup: Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and set up before shipping
• Texas Hospitality, Nationwide Shipping: Shop Addison, Fort Worth, or Southlake—or order online for secure, insured US shipping
• Trusted by Collectors & Players: Tone Shop Guitars is your destination for rare and historic Fender Custom Shop guitars

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Own the Ultimate ‘50s Tele Relic – Fender Custom Shop 1955 Telecaster Super Aged Sonic Blue

Vintage soul, road-worn looks, Custom Shop reliability. Order yours today from Tone Shop Guitars!