The Fender 2023 Traditional II 60s Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard – Olympic White with Blue Competition Stripe is a limited-edition Made-in-Japan model that combines classic 1960s Telecaster styling with a unique racing-inspired Competition Stripe finish. It was released as part of Fender Japan's 2023 Collection and is considerably rarer than standard Traditional II models.

Key Specifications

• Body: Basswood
• Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Color: Olympic White with Blue Competition Stripe
• Neck: Maple, "U" Shape
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Frets: 21 Vintage Style
• Nut: Bone, 41.02 mm (1.615")
• Pickups: Vintage-Style Single-Coil Telecaster (Neck & Bridge)
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Blade Switch
• Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Tele Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-Style
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Included: Fender Gig Bag

Special Features

• Limited-production Blue Competition Stripe inspired by vintage racing cars.
• Matching Olympic White headstock.
• Traditional Telecaster twang with Fender Japan's vintage-voiced pickups.
• Comfortable modern 9.5" radius while retaining vintage aesthetics.
• Excellent Japanese craftsmanship and fit-and-finish, for which MIJ Fenders are highly regarded.

Tone & Playability

• Bright, articulate Telecaster bridge pickup.
• Warm, clear neck pickup.
• Classic country, blues, indie, classic rock, and pop tones.
• The slightly flatter 9.5" radius makes bends easier than vintage 7.25" Fender necks.