Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1958 Top-Load Telecaster Journeyman Relic in Faded Surf Green captures a unique moment in Telecaster history; a design that subtly shifts the feel and response while keeping everything players love about a late '50s build. It is made for those who appreciate the nuances of vintage instruments, where small changes translate into a different connection between your hands and the guitar.
Built from a lightweight, sorted two-piece ash body, this Tele delivers the crisp attack, airy resonance, and balanced tone that define the era. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Faded Surf Green is treated to a Journeyman Relic level of aging, giving it a naturally worn-in feel without going overboard. The color has just enough fade to feel authentic, like a well-kept original that has seen years of use while retaining its character. The top-load bridge design adds a slightly softer, more elastic string feel, while still offering the option for string-through setup, making it easy to dial in your preferred response.
The hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups deliver classic tone with plenty of dynamic range. The neck pickup is warm and open with a woody clarity that works beautifully for clean passages, while the bridge pickup brings the signature Tele bite and snap with a smooth, controlled edge. Paired with vintage-style wiring, the controls are straightforward and responsive, letting your playing dictate the sound.
The quartersawn maple neck features a '57 Soft V profile that feels substantial without being bulky, naturally fitting into the hand for both rhythm and lead work. A 9.5 inch radius and narrow tall frets bring a modern touch to the playing experience, allowing for smooth bends and comfortable action while maintaining a vintage-inspired feel. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners provide dependable tuning stability and consistency.
Visually, this Telecaster strikes a perfect balance between character and restraint. The aged eggshell pickguard, lightly worn hardware, and softened finish all work together to create a cohesive look that feels genuine and lived-in. Every detail contributes to the impression of a guitar that has been played, appreciated, and broken in over time.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1958 Top-Load Telecaster as a reminder that the smallest design differences can make a big impact. It feels familiar at first touch, but the more you play it, the more it reveals its own personality; a vintage-style Tele with a slightly more relaxed, expressive feel.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Ash (Lightweight Sorted)
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic Faded Surf Green
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: '57 Soft V (.850" - .990")
- Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: Maple (No Separate Fingerboard)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dot
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: '50s Style
- Bridge: Tele Top-Load/String-Through Bridge (Relic)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo (Relic)
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel (Relic)
- Pickguard: '52 Style Eggshell (Relic)
- Control Knobs: '52 Tele Knurled Chrome (Relic)
- Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '58 Telecaster (Relic)
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '58 Telecaster (Relic)
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Vintage Tele (Master Volume, Master Tone)
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Strings: .010-.046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hardshell
Sku: 9235700215
Built from a lightweight, sorted two-piece ash body, this Tele delivers the crisp attack, airy resonance, and balanced tone that define the era. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Faded Surf Green is treated to a Journeyman Relic level of aging, giving it a naturally worn-in feel without going overboard. The color has just enough fade to feel authentic, like a well-kept original that has seen years of use while retaining its character. The top-load bridge design adds a slightly softer, more elastic string feel, while still offering the option for string-through setup, making it easy to dial in your preferred response.
The hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups deliver classic tone with plenty of dynamic range. The neck pickup is warm and open with a woody clarity that works beautifully for clean passages, while the bridge pickup brings the signature Tele bite and snap with a smooth, controlled edge. Paired with vintage-style wiring, the controls are straightforward and responsive, letting your playing dictate the sound.
The quartersawn maple neck features a '57 Soft V profile that feels substantial without being bulky, naturally fitting into the hand for both rhythm and lead work. A 9.5 inch radius and narrow tall frets bring a modern touch to the playing experience, allowing for smooth bends and comfortable action while maintaining a vintage-inspired feel. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners provide dependable tuning stability and consistency.
Visually, this Telecaster strikes a perfect balance between character and restraint. The aged eggshell pickguard, lightly worn hardware, and softened finish all work together to create a cohesive look that feels genuine and lived-in. Every detail contributes to the impression of a guitar that has been played, appreciated, and broken in over time.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1958 Top-Load Telecaster as a reminder that the smallest design differences can make a big impact. It feels familiar at first touch, but the more you play it, the more it reveals its own personality; a vintage-style Tele with a slightly more relaxed, expressive feel.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Ash (Lightweight Sorted)
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic Faded Surf Green
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: '57 Soft V (.850" - .990")
- Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: Maple (No Separate Fingerboard)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dot
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: '50s Style
- Bridge: Tele Top-Load/String-Through Bridge (Relic)
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo (Relic)
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel (Relic)
- Pickguard: '52 Style Eggshell (Relic)
- Control Knobs: '52 Tele Knurled Chrome (Relic)
- Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound '58 Telecaster (Relic)
- Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound '58 Telecaster (Relic)
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Vintage Tele (Master Volume, Master Tone)
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Strings: .010-.046
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hardshell
Sku: 9235700215
