Description
Few guitars manage to walk the line between tradition and innovation like the Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Telecaster DLX Closet Classic in Aged Violin Burst. This instrument is tailor-made for seasoned players who crave vintage tone and feel, but with performance refinements that make it equally at home on modern stages. It's a guitar that pays tribute to the Telecaster's storied past while embracing a forward-thinking design ethos.
At the heart of this build is a 2-piece select ash body finished in a lightly aged nitrocellulose lacquer, giving it that unmistakable look and feel of a well-loved road warrior. The quartersawn maple fingerboard and unique 1-piece rosewood neck add both tonal depth and visual contrast. It's built around a comfortable '60s Oval "C" profile, with a compound 9.5"-12" radius and 21 Narrow Tall frets that feel fast, familiar, and precise-perfect for articulate lead lines and expressive bends.
Tonally, this Tele is a powerhouse. The Custom Shop Hand-Wound Crushed '50/'51 Blackguard bridge pickup dishes out raw, snarling bite, while the Twisted Tele neck pickup brings clarity and warmth with just enough sparkle to cut through. The 3-way switching offers versatile tone shaping, including a unique first position that mimics a half-cocked wah-ideal for funk chops and vocal-like lead work. Paired with Fender's Reverse '51 Modified Nocaster wiring, it's a setup built for expressive players who demand more from their tone.
Playability is dialed in with a reverse Nocaster bridge featuring brass RSD saddles, offering tuning stability and spot-on intonation. A bone nut, vintage-style tuners, and a 4-bolt contoured neck plate with the Custom Shop "V" logo round out the hardware, while the lightweight ash body and comfortable neck carve make long sessions a breeze.
Visually, the Aged Violin Burst finish adds a timeless warmth, and subtle relic'ing gives it the vibe of a guitar that's lived a few stories already. From the parchment pickguard to the black Micarta dot inlays, every detail plays its part in making this guitar feel soulful and broken-in from the start.
At Cream City Music, we're constantly inspired by guitars that bring something special to the table-and this one does exactly that. The Postmodern Tele DLX Closet Classic isn't just a guitar you play; it's one that plays you back. Whether you're chasing vintage tone or carving your own sonic path, this Custom Shop creation is ready for the ride.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Ash
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Rosewood
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
- Neck Thickness: .790"
- Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
- Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .930"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 12" Compound Radius
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Early '60s
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Bridge: Reverse Nocaster Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Switch Tip: Parchment
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Contoured with Custom Shop "V" Logo
- String Trees: American Vintage '59-'64
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Crushed '50-'51 Blackguard
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Single-Coil Tele
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Custom Voiced Capacitor to Sound Like a Half-Cocked Wah-Wah. Position 2. Volume and Tone Control. Position 3. Volume Only, No Tone Control
- Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe Hardshell
Sku: 9235700099
