Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1968 Telecaster Closet Classic in Super Aged Daphne Blue captures the feel of a late-'60s Tele that somehow escaped decades of heavy abuse while still carrying the unmistakable character of age. Built as part of the Time Machine Collection, this model blends transitional-era Fender styling with a lightly worn, preserved aesthetic that feels immediately familiar the moment you pick it up.
The two-piece select alder body delivers the balanced snap and resonance that helped define late-'60s Tele tone. Finished in nitrocellulose lacquer, the Super Aged Daphne Blue color has softened beautifully, giving the guitar the appearance of a custom-color original that has naturally mellowed over time. The Closet Classic treatment keeps the aging restrained and believable, with subtle finish wear, lightly oxidized hardware, and the kind of broken-in feel you would expect from a carefully maintained vintage instrument rather than a heavily road-worn relic.
Tonally, this Telecaster leans into the smoother, fuller character associated with the late '60s era. A pair of Custom Shop hand-wound '67 Telecaster pickups delivers crisp attack, airy highs, and a warm, articulate midrange that feels equally at home with clean rhythm work or pushed edge-of-breakup tones. The bridge pickup still carries the unmistakable Tele bite and clarity, while the neck pickup offers a rounded, woody response that remains clear and expressive.
The maple neck is carved to a comfortable '60s Oval C profile, offering a slightly slimmer and more relaxed feel compared to earlier Blackguard-era shapes. Paired with a 3A rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style 7.25 inch radius, and Jescar vintage frets, it captures an authentic late-'60s playing experience while remaining smooth and easy to navigate. The nitro finish on the neck adds to the naturally worn-in sensation without feeling overdone.
Visually, this guitar absolutely nails the understated cool of a faded custom-color Fender. The contrast between the Super Aged Daphne Blue finish, white three-ply pickguard, and dark rosewood board creates one of the most timeless Tele looks ever produced. Fender/Schaller vintage F-style tuners, threaded steel barrel saddles, and period-correct hardware details complete the package with impressive accuracy.
At Cream City Music, we love how this 1968 Telecaster captures the elegance of a well-preserved vintage Fender while still feeling like a true player's instrument. It is classic, comfortable, and effortlessly musical; the kind of Tele that feels like it has already been part of your collection for years.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Closet Classic Super Aged Daphne Blue
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: 3A Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Jescar Vintage (45085)
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot (7mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Truss Rod: Late '60s Style
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller Vintage "F" Style
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply White
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil Tele
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil Tele
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046)
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235700222
