Fender Traditional 50's Telecaster - US Blonde Finish - Battle Tested & Ready to Rock! -Made in Japan - Pro Set Up w Perfect Frets.

Fender Traditional 50's Telecaster - US Blonde Finish

Made in Japan

Serial: JD17040223

Luthier Measurements:

Nut Width: 1.66

Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .87

Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .97

Weight: 7.5 lbs

Comes in Original Fender Case

$$$ It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are in perfect condition and polished to shine like a mirror, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. Including New Strings,  Perfect Intonation, Truss Rod Adjustment and Low Action Read Our Feedback and Rest Assured, The Dude Abides!

🔥 2017 Fender Japan Traditional ’50s Telecaster – US Blonde Beauty with Genuine Road Soul 🔥

This is a properly played 2017 Fender Japan Traditional ’50s Telecaster (Model 5350502367) that perfectly captures vintage ’50s sparkle with modern Japanese reliability and real-world character.

Dressed in that gorgeous US Blonde finish, this Tele looks and sounds like a timeless classic. The light, resonant basswood body paired with the maple neck and fingerboard delivers snappy attack, singing highs, and that unmistakable Tele twang and bite. The comfortable “U” shaped maple neck, 9.5” radius, 21 vintage-style frets, and bone nut make it a joy to play for hours.

Honest moderate playwear that adds serious mojo:

•  Authentic little dings, dents, chips and scratches — especially around the back and front bottom edges

•  These aren’t defects — they’re story marks from real playing, rehearsals, and gigs

•  The finish has that lived-in warmth that only comes from actual use, giving this guitar incredible personality and vintage vibe without crossing into heavy relic territory

•  Overall, it’s in nice shape for a 9-year-old working instrument — clean, straight, and inspiring

Freshly setup and ready to make music: Professionally dialed in with perfect action, intonation, and optimal playability. The vintage-style single-coil pickups roar with authority: bright, cutting bridge tone for chicken pickin’ and rock leads, warm and round neck pickup for jazz, blues, and country, and that magical in-between position quack that Teles are famous for.

Built like a tank with vintage heart: Fender Japan’s golden-era craftsmanship shines through — tight fits, flawless neck joint, smooth fretwork, and hardware that’s built to last. This Traditional ’50s model nails the classic specs: strings-through-body 3-saddle bridge with brass barrels, vintage voicing, and that unmistakable Tele snap and sustain.

Whether you play country, blues, rock, indie, punk, roots, or anything in between, this Tele delivers authentic tone that cuts through the mix and feels alive in your hands. It’s the kind of guitar that makes you want to write songs and play loud.

Not a safe queen or museum piece — this is a real player’s Tele with soul, scars, and that addictive Fender magic.

DM for more detailed photos, close-ups of the wear, or a video of it plugged in and singing.

This 2017 Fender Japan Traditional ’50s Tele isn’t just blonde — it’s earned its stripes and ready for its next chapter. 🎸✨​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This Telecaster delivers deep tone with simple controls featuring TL vintage pickups mounted on a Basswood body. Similar to ash, the Basswood provides an edgy tone using alnico magnets. One piece pickguard called "Blackguard" represents the look of the original telecaster '52 version that everyone admires. This Telecaster also has a more accurate body radius and decal on the back of the headstock.

Product Specs

Body

Basswood

Body Finish

Gloss Polyester

Body Shape

Telecaster®

Bridge

3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles

Bridge Pickup

Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele®

Color

US Blonde

Commodity Code

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Configuration

SS

Control Knobs

Knurled Dome

Controls

Master Volume, Master Tone

Country Of Origin

Japan

Fingerboard

Maple

Fingerboard Radius

7.25" (184.1 mm)

Fret Size

Vintage-Style

Hardware Finish

Chrome

Model Name

MIJ Traditional 50s Telecaster®, Maple Fingerboard, US Blonde

Neck Finish

Gloss Urethane

Neck Material

1-Piece Maple

Neck Pickup

Vintage-Style Single-Coil Tele®

Neck Shape

"U" Shape

Number of Frets

21

Nut Material

Bone

Nut Width

1.650" (42 mm)

Orientation

Right-Hand

Pickguard

1-Ply Black

Pickup Configuration

SS

Pickup Switching

3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Position Inlays

Black Dot

Scale Length

25.5" (648 mm)

Series

Made in Japan Traditional

String Nut

Bone

Strings

Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

Tuning Machines

Chrome Die-Cast


🔥 This guitar (or bass) has been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. Unless otherwise noted in the listing, It features low action with no buzzing or dead spots, perfect intonation, a brand-new set of American-made Ernie Ball strings, and a straight neck with a fully functional truss rod. Wr make sure all frets are leveled, dressed, crowned, and polished to a mirror shine. The fingerboard has been thoroughly cleaned (unfinished rosewood and ebony boards are treated with Fret Doctor, a premium all-natural oil). All electronics function flawlessly. The guitar has been deep-cleaned and detailed and arrives stage- or studio-ready. 🔥

About The Guitar Dude 

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Consignment Services

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Our Guarantee  

We stand behind every guitar we sell. “Good enough” is never good enough. Every instrument is inspected, set up, and tested by multiple people immediately before shipping. We deliver the highest standard of quality and have built a reputation as a three-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer since 2009. The Dude Abides.  

Neck & Setup - (unless otherwise noted)

- Neck is perfectly straight with no truss-rod issues. 

- Intonation is spot-on.  

- Professionally set up with low action and new American-made strings.  

- All frets are dressed, leveled, crowned (if needed), and all frets on all guitars are polished to shine like new with no divots.  

Return Policy, Restocking Fees & No Tire-Kicking Policy 

We follow Reverb’s 7-day return policy. However:  

- You must notify us in writing within 3 days of delivery (per tracking) of your intent to return.  

- Original shipping and return shipping costs are not refunded unless the guitar is damaged in transit or is significantly not as described.  

- A 15% restocking fee applies to all returns for any reason other than damage in transit or significantly not as described.  

We record demo videos of every guitar before shipping to document exact condition and performance. Additional photos, measurements, or in-hand descriptions are available upon request prior to purchase.  

Minor adjustments and tweaks to a set up (for example to correct a slight buzz or truss-rod tweak) are normal after shipping due to carrier mishandling the package, climate & atmospheric changes, especially when moving from South Florida to colder or less humid environments. These slight issues do not constitute “significantly not as described.” Guitars must be returned in the exact same condition as received/advertised or additional repair/restocking fees will apply.  

We are a small family owned and run business, not a big-chain retailer. We invest significant time, money and effort into every guitar. This is a NO TIRE-KICKING shop. There is no post purchase haggling, returns without restocking fees or partial refunds. If minor cosmetic marks, tiny imperfections, or the possibility of a post-shipping setup tweak makes you uncomfortable, please do not buy. Plenty of large retailers offer free trials and can absorb shipping costs—we do not.  

Payment, Shipping & International Duties  

- All items can be shipped internationally. Buyer is fully responsible for all import duties, taxes, and customs fees.  

- We accept PayPal, PayPal Credit, Affirm, and other major payment methods.  

- Most U.S. shipments are sent via UPS or FedEx with full insurance, tracking, and signature confirmation. All packages are professionally packed for maximum protection.  

International Shipping Note 

International shipping prices shown are for most countries. Certain countries have higher costs. We try and avoid USPS and mostly ship UPS. Express services (UPS, DHL, FedEx) are always available. Contact us for a personalized quote.  

Thank you for considering The Guitar Dude. We look forward to earning your business and delivering a guitar that exceeds your expectations. Contact us anytime for questions, consignment inquiries, layaway details, or a personalized shipping quote.