Fender MIJ Aerodyne Special Telecaster Electric Guitar - Hot Rod Burst with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 6 lb 10 oz Fender will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with a small dent on the top of the instrument above the bridge pickup, light bucklerash on the back, a small nick on the top of the headstock, and moderate wear on the first fret. The hardshell case has also seen some wear.

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The Telecaster has spent more than seven decades proving that a simple electric guitar can adapt to nearly any kind of player, and this used Fender MIJ Aerodyne Special Telecaster shows what happens when that familiar formula is pushed decisively forward. Fender's Aerodyne instruments have long been associated with Japanese production and a sleek, modern interpretation of the company's traditional silhouettes, and the Aerodyne Special takes that philosophy even further. Its sculpted, bound body and dramatic Hot Rod Burst finish give the Telecaster a more streamlined personality while preserving the straightforward character that made the original design so enduring.

Rather than being aimed exclusively at traditional country players, the Aerodyne Special is an unusually adaptable Telecaster for musicians who move between styles. Its comfortable modern feel and locking hardware make it a strong working guitar for rock, alternative, indie, pop, blues, country, worship, and studio work, while its Japanese factory construction and distinctive styling give it an identity far removed from a conventional vintage reissue. The flatter fingerboard and streamlined body are particularly inviting for players accustomed to contemporary electrics, making fast lead passages and larger bends feel natural without sacrificing the simplicity that makes a Telecaster so effective for rhythm playing.

Fender's Aerodyne Special single-coils keep the guitar connected to its Telecaster roots, delivering the clarity, immediacy, and string definition players expect from the design. The bridge pickup provides the focused attack and upper-register bite needed for cutting rhythm parts and articulate leads, while the neck pickup moves toward a rounder, smoother voice for blues, cleans, and warmer melodic work. Combining them adds a balanced, open character particularly useful for clean chords and layered studio parts. Paired with the Babicz Z-Series FCH-Tele bridge, this Aerodyne Special tells a distinctly different Telecaster story: not an attempt to recreate the 1950s, but a Japanese-built interpretation designed for players who want classic Fender vocabulary spoken with a more modern accent. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this guitar ships with a sturdy hardshell case.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Aerodyne Special
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Hot Rod Burst

Body

• Body Material: Basswood
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster with Matching Headcap
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Modern C
• Neck Finish: Satin Polyester with Gloss Polyester Headstock Face
• Neck Depth: 0.826" at 1st Fret, 0.863" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Position Inlays: Black Pearloid Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Standard Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Babicz Z-Series FCH-Tele Bridge
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Plate Direct-Mount
• Pickguard: None
• Pickup Covers: Chrome (Neck), Black (Bridge)
• Control Knobs: Chrome Knurled Flat-Top
• Switch Tip: Black Barrel Style
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Deluxe Cast/Sealed Locking, All Short Posts
• String Trees: Single Dual-Wing
• Strings: Nickel-Plated Steel, .009-.042
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
• Strap Buttons: Vintage-Style
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4”

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Neck Pickup: Aerodyne Special Single-Coil Telecaster
• Bridge Pickup: Aerodyne Special Single-Coil Telecaster
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade - Position 1: Bridge; Position 2: Bridge and Neck; Position 3: Neck
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: JFFC23000511
• Manufacture Date: 2023