Description
The Fender Custom Shop 1977 Telecaster Custom Relic in 3 Tone Sunburst is a bold tribute to one of the most distinctive Tele designs of the late seventies. Built for players who love classic Fender snap but crave the punch of a neck humbucker, this Custom Shop recreation captures the spirit of the original while delivering the precision and feel modern players demand. With its Relic finish package and period correct details, it feels like a well traveled stage veteran from the moment you pick it up.
The body is crafted from lightweight alder in a two piece spread, finished in gloss nitro lacquer and treated to a tasteful Relic aging. The 3 Tone Sunburst finish highlights the grain beautifully, while chrome and nickel hardware complete the vintage aesthetic. The body is routed for a neck humbucker in true 1977 Tele Custom fashion, pairing classic single coil bite with thicker, more aggressive tones.
The maple neck features a comfortable 60 Style Oval C profile, measuring .850 inch at the first fret and .920 inch at the 12th. A 9.5 inch radius and Narrow Tall 6105 frets provide a smooth, modern playing surface that supports clean bends and articulate chord work. The round laminate maple fingerboard includes black micarta face and side dots for a subtle vintage look. Finished in lightly tinted nitro lacquer, the neck has a broken in feel that matches the Relic body treatment. A bone nut and bullet truss rod complete the authentic seventies spec.
Electronics include a CUNIFE Wide Range humbucker in the neck position and a Custom Shop 67 Tele bridge pickup. This pairing delivers warmth and output at the neck with classic Tele twang and bite at the bridge. The vintage Tele output assembly, 72 Tele Custom control layout with black Relic volume and tone knobs, and three way switching offer intuitive control over a broad tonal range. From gritty rhythm work to cutting leads, this Tele covers serious ground.
Hardware appointments include a vintage style Tele Custom bridge assembly with matching plates and saddles, Schaller F key tuners with Relic treatment, and a 72 Tele Deluxe style black white black pickguard. The R Series F logo neck plate and period correct 72 to 75 Tele Custom headstock decal complete the vintage vibe.
At Cream City Music, we love guitars that bridge eras without losing authenticity. This Fender Custom Shop 1977 Telecaster Custom Relic does exactly that; it blends classic Tele attitude with expanded tonal muscle and modern playability, making it a standout for players who want vintage character with Custom Shop precision.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Telecaster Custom
- Body: 2-Piece Alder, Lightweight Sorted
- Body Finish: Relic Nitro Lacquer
- Color: 3 Tone Sunburst
- Body Rout: Neck Humbucker
- Binding: None
- Neck: Plain Grain Maple, Light Tint Nitro Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 60 Style Oval C
- Neck Thickness: .850" at 1st Fret, .920" at 12th Fret
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Nut: Bone
- Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" Radius, Round Lam
- Frets: 22 Narrow Tall 6105
- Face Dots: Black Micarta 7mm
- Side Dots: Black Micarta 3/32"
- Truss Rod: Bullet Style
- Neck Plate: R Series F Logo Relic
- Bridge: Vintage Tele Custom Bridge Assembly
- Saddles: Tele Custom Style
- Tuners: Schaller F Key Relic
- Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
- Pickguard: 72 Tele Deluxe BWB Relic
- Knobs: 72 Tele Custom Black Relic
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop CUNIFE Wide Range Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop 67 Tele Bridge
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Black Hardshell Case Included
Sku: 9231016089
