Fender's game-changing hybrid acoustic-electric design gets a psychedelic makeover
(Image credit: Fender Japan)
Fender Japan has introduced two aesthetically reinvented Acoustasonic Telecasters, which come equipped with arguably the most visually captivating Acoustasonic colorways to date.
Arriving in Blue Paisley and Blue Flower, the limited-edition acoustic electric guitar hybrids will be exclusive to the Japanese market, and are among a few special-finish Acoustasonics to have been rolled out since the groundbreaking model’s debut.
And, since such designs are usually shared between the Big F’s US, European and Asian branches, it might not be too long before we see an Acoustasonic Telecaster of a similar ilk hit US stores in the near future.
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Fender Japan Acoustasonic Telecaster Blue Flower(Image credit: Fender Japan)
Fender Japan Acoustasonic Telecaster Blue Paisley(Image credit: Fender Japan)
(Image credit: Fender Japan)
One other notable aesthetic difference can be found at the headstock, with both guitars swapping out the standard silver tuning machines for ornate gold alternatives.
Aside from the quirky cosmetics, though, the two models remain true to their game-changing Acoustasonic DNA, and feature a spec sheet comprising a contoured hollow body, mahogany Telecaster neck, Fender Noiseless magnetic acoustic pickup and the Fishman/Fender-designed acoustic engine.
Matt is a Senior Staff Writer, writing for Guitar World, Guitarist and Total Guitar. He has a Masters in the guitar, a degree in history, and has spent the last 16 years playing everything from blues and jazz to indie and pop. When he’s not combining his passion for writing and music during his day job, Matt records for a number of UK-based bands and songwriters as a session musician.
