Gridlock
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I primarily play Les Pauls so I’ve never justified buying Custom shop or expensive (over $2k) Stratocaster or Telecaster.
I sold my last Telecaster a month or so ago and I always wanted a Sonic Blue Fender guitar.
I found this new-old stock (2021) at a good local store that was heavily discounted on closeout. I liked the dark Rosewood fretboard (a must have), jumbo frets, good pickups and nice neck, but wasn’t a fan of the dull satin finish.
Fortunately after two applications of hand applied car polish and a good waxing (guitar wax) the dull-rough finish is now smooth and with a nice sheen. Perfect, and I believe this may finally be a keeper Telecaster.



I sold my last Telecaster a month or so ago and I always wanted a Sonic Blue Fender guitar.
I found this new-old stock (2021) at a good local store that was heavily discounted on closeout. I liked the dark Rosewood fretboard (a must have), jumbo frets, good pickups and nice neck, but wasn’t a fan of the dull satin finish.
Fortunately after two applications of hand applied car polish and a good waxing (guitar wax) the dull-rough finish is now smooth and with a nice sheen. Perfect, and I believe this may finally be a keeper Telecaster.



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