Description
This one's for the Tele purists who crave grit, character, and unmistakable vibe; the Fender Custom Shop Telecaster Custom Super Heavy Relic isn't just built to look old-it's built to feel like a decades-old favorite from the first note. Whether you're a seasoned player drawn to the roots of rock, country, or soul, or a studio pro chasing a true vintage tone with modern reliability, this guitar delivers both the story and the sound in full. Inspired by the original early-'70s Tele Custom, this model turns back the clock while delivering top-tier Custom Shop craftsmanship in every detail.
The two-piece select alder body is finished in a stunning Twilight Sky; this rich, atmospheric burst shifts from a warm orange to mysterious green to a daphne blue, capturing the feel of looking up at a really clear and bright night sky. It's the perfect complement to the Super Heavy Relic treatment, with heavy checking, edge wear, and finish flake that give it the look of a well-loved workhorse. A quartersawn maple neck and fingerboard offer articulate snap and clarity, while the '60s Oval "C" profile makes it instantly comfortable in hand-ideal for both soulful bends and punchy chord work. With 21 narrow tall frets and a 9.5" radius, it delivers effortless playability whether you're leaning vintage or dialing in something more modern.
Where this Tele really shines is in the electronics: the Wide-Range CuNiFe humbucker in the neck delivers that unmistakably chewy, harmonic-rich warmth, while the Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard bridge pickup brings pure Tele bite and twang with hand-wired precision. The '72 Custom wiring and 3-way switching give you everything from dark, smoky jazz textures to razor-sharp Tele spank. Rounding things out are premium appointments like the RSD saddles on a vintage-style '67 bridge, bone nut, and vintage "F" tuners-ensuring rock-solid tuning stability and tone transfer every time you plug in.
From the uniquely aged pickguard to the tasteful patina across its hardware, every visual element of this guitar speaks to a life well-played. It's not just a guitar; it's a conversation piece, a tone machine, and a time capsule all in one.
This is the kind of guitar we at Cream City Music get genuinely excited about; it's bold, nuanced, and dripping with attitude. Whether you're chasing that classic Keith Richards punch or looking for something with real stage presence, this Custom Shop Tele is ready to be your new number one.
Specifications:
- Body Color: Twilight Sky
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Nut: Bone, 1.650" (42 mm)
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 7 mm
- Headstock: Telecaster
- Neck Plate: 3-Bolt "F" Stamped with Micro-Tilt™
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Crushed '50/'51 Blackguard
- Neck Pickup: Wide-Range CuNiFe Humbucking
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: '67 Telecaster Bridge with RSD Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Fender/Schaller Vintage "F" Style
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black Phenolic
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Switch Tip: Black
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case
Sku: 9235700078
