Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1958 Top-Load Telecaster Journeyman Relic in Super Aged Dirty White Blonde captures a short-lived but deeply loved variation of early Tele design; one that trades a bit of rigidity for a looser, more expressive feel. Built for players who appreciate vintage nuance and subtle differences in response, this model leans into the feel and tone of a well-played late '50s Tele while offering a slightly more relaxed playing experience thanks to its top-load bridge design.
Crafted from a lightweight, sorted two-piece ash body, this Tele delivers the snap, clarity, and resonance that define the era. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Dirty White Blonde is treated to a Journeyman Relic level of aging, giving it a naturally worn look and feel without going over the top. The "Super Aged" character adds just a bit more visual depth, suggesting a guitar that has seen years of honest use while remaining well cared for. The top-load and string-through bridge offers added versatility, letting players choose between a slightly slinkier feel or a more traditional Tele response.
Tonally, this guitar stays true to its roots with a pair of hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups. The neck pickup is warm and rounded with a woody clarity, while the bridge delivers the signature Tele bite and twang with just enough edge to cut through a mix. Paired with vintage-style wiring, the controls remain simple and responsive, making it easy to dial in everything from smooth cleans to gritty, driven tones.
The quartersawn maple neck features a '57 Soft V profile that feels substantial yet comfortable, naturally guiding your hand into position whether you are playing chords or leads. With a 9.5 inch radius and narrow tall frets, it blends vintage character with modern playability, allowing for easy bends and smooth movement across the fretboard. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners round out a setup built for stability and consistency.
Visually, this Telecaster leans fully into its late '50s identity. The aged eggshell pickguard, worn hardware, and softly aged finish all work together to create a cohesive, authentic look. It feels like a guitar that has lived a life, with every detail contributing to that impression without feeling forced.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1958 Top-Load Telecaster as a perfect example of how small design changes can create a completely different playing experience. It is familiar, but just different enough to inspire new ideas; a vintage-style Tele with a slightly more relaxed, expressive edge.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Ash (Lightweight Sorted)
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic Super Aged Dirty White Blonde
- 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: 9235700214
Crafted from a lightweight, sorted two-piece ash body, this Tele delivers the snap, clarity, and resonance that define the era. The nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Dirty White Blonde is treated to a Journeyman Relic level of aging, giving it a naturally worn look and feel without going over the top. The "Super Aged" character adds just a bit more visual depth, suggesting a guitar that has seen years of honest use while remaining well cared for. The top-load and string-through bridge offers added versatility, letting players choose between a slightly slinkier feel or a more traditional Tele response.
Tonally, this guitar stays true to its roots with a pair of hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups. The neck pickup is warm and rounded with a woody clarity, while the bridge delivers the signature Tele bite and twang with just enough edge to cut through a mix. Paired with vintage-style wiring, the controls remain simple and responsive, making it easy to dial in everything from smooth cleans to gritty, driven tones.
The quartersawn maple neck features a '57 Soft V profile that feels substantial yet comfortable, naturally guiding your hand into position whether you are playing chords or leads. With a 9.5 inch radius and narrow tall frets, it blends vintage character with modern playability, allowing for easy bends and smooth movement across the fretboard. The bone nut and vintage-style tuners round out a setup built for stability and consistency.
Visually, this Telecaster leans fully into its late '50s identity. The aged eggshell pickguard, worn hardware, and softly aged finish all work together to create a cohesive, authentic look. It feels like a guitar that has lived a life, with every detail contributing to that impression without feeling forced.
At Cream City Music, we see this 1958 Top-Load Telecaster as a perfect example of how small design changes can create a completely different playing experience. It is familiar, but just different enough to inspire new ideas; a vintage-style Tele with a slightly more relaxed, expressive edge.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Ash (Lightweight Sorted)
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Journeyman Relic Super Aged Dirty White Blonde
- 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: 9235700214
