Fender Custom Shop '69 Journeyman Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Used

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This brand new 6.2 lb Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with a few small nicks on top of the headstock, and upgraded brass saddles.

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The late-1960s marked a fascinating transitional period for Fender, when classic designs began to evolve to meet the needs of louder stages and more adventurous players. The Thinline Telecaster, introduced in 1968, was Fender’s answer to players who loved that classic Tele tone but wanted reduced weight, added resonance, and a slightly airier response. This Custom Shop ’69 Journeyman Thinline Telecaster captures that moment perfectly, blending vintage-correct construction with the refined craftsmanship and playability Fender’s Custom Shop is known for. Finished in Natural lacquer, it showcases the grain of its ash body while delivering the broken-in feel of a well-loved original.

Sonically, this guitar offers a beautiful balance of classic Tele snap and semi-hollow warmth. The hand-wound Texas Special Tele pickups provide bold output with pronounced midrange, clear highs, and a touch of grit that works exceptionally well for blues, roots rock, classic rock, country, and Americana. Clean tones are open and woody, with extra bloom thanks to the semi-hollow ash body, while overdriven sounds retain bite and articulation without becoming harsh. It’s a Tele that feels equally comfortable laying down crisp rhythm parts or stepping forward for expressive lead lines.

Playability is equally inspiring. The quartersawn maple neck with a ’60s-style oval C profile feels substantial yet comfortable, paired with a 9.5-inch radius that allows for smooth bends without sacrificing vintage character. The Journeyman Relic nitro finish adds just enough wear to feel authentic and inviting, without heavy aging. With period-correct hardware, thoughtful relic details, and a full complement of Custom Shop accessories, this ’69 Thinline Telecaster is a superb choice for players seeking vintage soul, modern reliability, and unmistakable Fender Custom Shop quality. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this used Custom Shop beauty ships with a hardshell case for convenient transport and premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Time Machine (Custom Shop)
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Natural

Body

• Body Material: Ash
• Body Top Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: ’67 Telecaster
• Body Style: Semi-Hollow

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Shape: ’60s Style Oval “C”
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.850" at 1st Fret, 0.920" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: 1-Piece, Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: 50s Style
• Truss Rod Nut: Standard Heel Access
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.65"
• Fret Size: Vintage
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Telecaster ’67 Bridge, Relic (Brass Saddles installed post-factory)
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Chrome Bridge Cover (Included, Not Installed)
• Bridge Mounting: Standard 7-Screw
• Pickguard: ’60s Thinline Line Pearl Relic
• Pickup Covers: Neck: Chrome, Bridge: Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Black Barrel
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Fender Schaller Closed-Gear
• String Trees: American Vintage ’65+ Nylon String Tree, Relic
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Tele Texas Special Bridge, Relic
• Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound Tele Texas Special Neck, Relic
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Blade Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Leather Strap, Bridge Cover, Original Saddles
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: CZ551799
• Manufacture Date: 2021