Don't buy a brand new American-made Fender Tele for $2000, or a Custom Shop relic - buy THIS ONE! Up for grabs is an incredibly resonant, American-made Fender Highway One Telecaster that has been given a custom, hand-relic treatment. If you love the broken-in, mojo-heavy aesthetic of a Custom Shop guitar without the four-figure price tag, this Tele is exactly what you are looking for. The Highway One series is famous for its thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, which makes it the absolute perfect canvas for aging and finish checking. Because the finish is so thin, the guitar resonates beautifully and breathes like a vintage instrument. I have personally reliced this guitar to mimic years of heavy stage wear—complete with natural-looking finish checking, nicks and dings, arm-wear bare wood exposure, and tasteful hardware patina.

Key Specs & Details

• Origin: Made in Corona, California, USA
• Parts: 100% all-original Fender parts (pickups, electronics, bridge, and tuners). No cheap aftermarket swaps. Most people who bought Highway One models immediately modded them with different hardware and electronics - this one is 100% original!
• Finish: Factory original thin-skin Nitrocellulose, custom reliced.
• Case: Includes an authentic Fender TSA-approved molded hardshell case ($150+ value on its own) and assorted case candy.

Condition Note - Don't haze me because I listed this condition as 'very good'! Because this guitar has been intentionally reliced, it features artificial wear, including scratches, random dings/buckle rash on the body and neck, finish checking, aged parts, and exposed wood. However, structurally and functionally, it is in excellent condition, and it sounds absolutely awesome. The neck is straight, the truss rod functions perfectly, and the frets have plenty of life left in them. All electronics function perfectly with zero scratchy pots.

Why Buy This Highway One? The Highway One series is highly sought after because of its American build quality and nitro finish. This particular guitar has a fantastic, broken-in neck profile that feels smooth and fast in the hand. The hot single-coil pickups deliver that classic, biting Telecaster twang but push an amp beautifully when driven. It will ship securely packed inside its Fender TSA hardshell case, fully insured via Reverb Safe Shipping. Please look closely at all photos to evaluate the cosmetic relic job, and feel free to message me with any questions before purchasing!