Fender Custom Shop Thinline Tele Relic Super Aged Faded Charcoal Frost with Josefina Hand-Wound Pickups

The Fender Custom Shop produce more than just the best of the best guitars made by Fender. They represent the highest level of quality and attention to detail, considering the tiniest aspects in the finish, to extraordinary expressions in tone. Here at Andertons, we have the largest collections of Fender Custom Shop guitars in Europe for you to choose from.

This Fender Custom Shop ‘50s Thinline Nocaster in a super aged relic a charcoal frost finish is a seriously exquisite work of art. Boasting full of character, this thinline ‘tele’ is truly one of kind, with every aspect of the ‘50s represented in one guitar. From the charcoal frost finish to the famously sought after Josefina Nocaster pickups, the Custom Shop has created a Tele you will instantly fall in love with. The thinline Ash body will capture resonant tones, projecting a beefy sound. The Josefina Hand-Wound Tele pickups deliver a sonically high output that will punch through your amplifier, with a sprinkle of Strat charm for a glassier feel that really showcases the versatility of this Custom Shop.

The super aged relic tells a story about this modern classic for you to vocalise. The Custom Shop has done a tremendous job precisely articulating the worn-in areas on the body and the neck to put that vintage feel right in your hands. The Nocaster “U” shape profile on the worn in neck gives you a silky feel to be able to move up down the fretboard easily to produce some funky chords or intricate riffs at the high-end of the scale. The chunkier feeling neck really adds a truly authentic character to this sublime Custom Shop, perfect for lager hands or for those who use lower thumb support.

Key Features

• Super Aged Relic Finish – A stunningly precise relic finish that boast an array of vintage vibes for a modern classic that will catch the eye of any passerby.
• Hand-Wound Josefina Nocaster Pickups – Showcasing the versatile sonic projection this Tele produces, combining famous Nocaster sounds, with a little bit of that Stratocaster character.
• Thinline Body Construction – Holds tonal resonance that gives a huge, warm tone to back up those hot pickups.
• Nitrocellulose Lacquer – Keeping faithful to authentic ‘50s Tele, this masterpiece is lacquered from topped to bottom with a Nitro finish for you to really hold what the ‘50s felt like.
• Comfortable Playability – Perfectly balanced and carved “U” shape neck supports you playing funky chords, clean riffs, or crunchy leads on a stunning Maple fretboard.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: 2-Piece Ash
• Body Shape: ’51 Nocaster
• Body Finish: Super Faded/Aged Relic Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Profile: '50s Style Oval "U"
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Joint: Bolt-On
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Worn Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fret Wire: Medium Vintage
• Number of Frets: 21
• Inlays: Micarta White (7 mm)
• Side Dots: Mother of Pearl
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Truss Rod: ‘50s

Electronics

• Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefine Nocaster Pickups
• Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup)
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickup, Position 3. Bridge Pickup

Hardware

• Bridge: Custom Shop Relic Vintage Tele Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• Pickguard: '60s Thinline Tortoiseshell 4-Ply Relic
• Control Knobs: Parchment Relic
• Hardware Plating: Relic Chrome/Nickel

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 10-46
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hardshell (Included)