A stunning looking Friedman Custom Shop Vintage T model: a high-performance take on the classic Telecaster style guitar, combining vintage aesthetics with modern playability and premium craftsmanship. Built by Friedman’s Custom Shop luthiers, this instrument delivers the feel of a well-played vintage guitar with the reliability and versatility of a modern build.  

Featuring a lightweight swamp ash body, the Vintage T provides exceptional resonance and sustain. The thin nitrocellulose lacquer Butterscotch blonde finish, combined with Friedman’s proprietary ageing process, gives the guitar a naturally worn-in feel, making it look and play like a true vintage instrument. The quartersawn Maple neck has a comfortable medium-to-thick “C” profile with a compound radius Maple fingerboard that moves from 10” to 14” ensuring smooth chording, effortless lead playing and string bending further aided by the jumbo frets.

The Vintage T is equipped with hand-wound Friedman Classic P90s offering a perfect blend of warmth, clarity, and dynamic response. CTS pots and a treble bleed circuit ensure  the guitar retains clarity even when rolling back the volume. The three-way pickup switch, master volume and tone controls provide a familiar yet versatile control layout.

For hardware, the guitar features a modern hardtail bridge and Kluson tuners contributing to excellent sustain and tuning stability. Hardware is all aged nickel complementing its worn-in aesthetic.

The Friedman Custom Shop Vintage T is a fantastic instrument, and testament to the craftmanship of the Friedman Custom Shop. A great guitar for players who want the road worn feel and looks with modern precision and reliability. Great for a variety of genres from blues, rock to country, or beyond, this guitar delivers rich tones and effortless playability, making it a standout choice for discerning musicians. It comes with a premium hardshell case for protection and transport.