Description
The Fender Custom Shop Ocelot Telecaster Journeyman Relic in Super Aged Firemist Silver is what happens when Fender's Custom Shop designers are given permission to ignore convention and build something entirely their own. Part Telecaster, part offset-inspired tone machine, and loaded with boutique electronics, this limited-edition 2026 Collection model delivers a fresh take on Fender's most iconic platform while retaining the feel and soul that made the original Tele a legend.
At its core is a lightweight roasted ash body selected for exceptional resonance and balance. The Journeyman Relic treatment gives the guitar the appearance of a well-loved road veteran, while the Super Aged Firemist Silver finish adds a distinctly custom-shop personality. The metallic finish wears beautifully against the relic treatment, creating the impression of a rare custom color Fender that has spent decades on stages, in studios, and in the hands of a dedicated player.
The Ocelot's voice is unlike any traditional Telecaster. In the neck position, a Lollar Low Wind Soapbar P-90 delivers rich harmonic complexity, airy articulation, and dynamic touch sensitivity. Chords bloom with warmth and detail, while single notes retain the bite and responsiveness that make great P-90s so addictive. At the bridge, a Lollar Mini Humbucker adds focus, punch, and exceptional clarity, offering a tighter low end and smooth midrange that pairs perfectly with the neck pickup. Together, they create an incredibly versatile platform capable of covering everything from roots rock and blues to indie, Americana, jazz, and modern alternative styles.
The Dual Stack HS Tele wiring further expands the guitar's tonal range, giving players access to a wide variety of textures without sacrificing simplicity or usability. Every pickup position feels distinct, useful, and inspiring.
Playability is equally impressive. The quartersawn maple neck features a substantial '57 Soft V profile that feels comfortably vintage without becoming cumbersome. Measuring .850" at the first fret and .940" at the twelfth, it provides a confident grip that many players associate with Fender's most sought-after late-'50s necks. Combined with a 9.5" radius, medium jumbo 6150 frets, and smooth nitro finish, the neck offers an ideal balance between vintage feel and modern performance.
One of the most distinctive elements of the Ocelot is its offset-inspired hardware package. The Jazzmaster-style tremolo and RSD bridge introduce a new level of expressive capability rarely found on a Telecaster platform. Smooth vibrato, enhanced sustain, and exceptional tuning stability make this guitar feel equally comfortable handling subtle movement and dramatic pitch manipulation.
Visually, the custom Caballo Tono tortoise pickguard ties the entire design together. Paired with the Firemist Silver finish, nickel hardware, and tasteful relic treatment, it creates a guitar that feels both familiar and completely original.
At Cream City Music, we love the instruments that challenge expectations without losing sight of what makes a Fender great. This limited-edition Ocelot Telecaster does exactly that, combining boutique-level appointments, exceptional craftsmanship, and a truly unique voice into one of the most compelling Custom Shop creations of the year.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Lightweight Roasted Ash, Off-Center Seam
- Body Shape: Ocelot Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Journeyman Relic
- Color: Super Aged Firemist Silver
- Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: '57 Soft "V"
- Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo 6150
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dots
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Neck Thickness: .850" at 1st Fret, .940" at 12th Fret
- Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo Relic
- Bridge: RSD Jazzmaster Bridge
- Tremolo: Jazzmaster Tremolo System
- Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
- Pickguard: Custom Caballo Tono Tortoise
- Control Knobs: Relic Knurled Chrome
- Neck Plate: Vintage "R" Series Relic
- Neck Pickup: Lollar Low Wind Soapbar P-90, White
- Bridge Pickup: Lollar Mini Humbucker with White Ring and Nickel Cover
- Pickup Configuration: P90/Humbucker
- Controls: Dual Stack HS Tele Wiring
- Output Jack: Electro Socket
- Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Black Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235700202
