Description
The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Hotshot Telecaster Relic in Aged Cimarron Red is a head-turning piece of electric guitar artistry, built for the player who wants vintage soul with a modern edge. Whether you're a serious collector, a gigging Tele devotee, or a tone chaser craving something distinct, this guitar was made to inspire. As part of Fender's exclusive Limited Edition Series, its availability is short-lived; but its musical impact and investment value are built to last.
Born from the creative minds at the Custom Shop, the Hotshot Tele blends classic construction with hot-rodded electronics. The lightweight 2-piece select ash body resonates with clarity and punch, while its offset seam adds a subtle custom-shop touch. The 1-piece quartersawn maple neck features a comfortable 1957 Soft "V" profile; it's instantly familiar under the hand and perfectly suited for expressive bends and articulate rhythm work. A compound radius fingerboard (7.25" to 9.5") and 21 narrow tall frets create a playing surface that feels vintage under the fingers, yet modern in execution.
What truly sets this Hotshot apart is its tri-pickup layout and unique wiring configuration. Custom Shop hand-wound pickups deliver tonal range far beyond traditional Tele boundaries. From the smoky warmth of the Tomatillo neck pickup to the dynamic Ancho Poblano Strat middle pickup and the snarling attitude of the Crushed '50/'51 Blackguard bridge pickup, every position on the 5-way switch has its own distinct flavor. Whether you're laying into blues, funk, country, or edge-of-breakup rock tones, this Tele handles it with style and versatility.
Playability is smooth and reliable thanks to quality hardware like the '51 Nocaster bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuners, and a rock-solid bone nut. The guitar stays in tune, intonates beautifully, and responds with clarity and snap under the fingers. It's just as much a workhorse as it is a showpiece.
Visually, the Aged Cimarron Red finish brings a bold yet refined attitude. The lightly aged nitro lacquer reveals hints of wear, telling the story of a guitar that's been played and loved, even when it's brand new. Gold hardware, parchment pickguard, and knurled control knobs add subtle luxury to the rugged relic aesthetic.
If you're chasing a Tele that pushes boundaries while honoring its roots, the Hotshot delivers. This is a guitar that feels alive in your hands and ready for anything you throw at it. At Cream City Music, we've had our fair share of Custom Shop gems-but this one's something special. Built for the stage, studio, and the serious player who wants it all.
Specifications:
- Color: Aged Cimarron Red
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash with Offset Seam
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: 1957 Soft "V"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" to 9.5" Vintage Compound Radius (184 mm to 241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Headstock: Telecaster
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Vintage-Style
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Crushed '50/'51 Blackguard
- Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound RWRP Ancho Poblano Single-Coil Strat
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Tele
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: SSS
- Bridge: 3-Saddle '51 Nocaster with Brass Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Knurled Gold
- Switch Tips: Barrel Style, Black
- Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9235700084
