Step into vintage-inspired tone and timeless Fender craftsmanship with the Fender Custom Shop 1965 Telecaster Relic in stunning Shell Pink. Built with meticulous attention to detail, this Telecaster blends period-correct specs with Custom Shop artistry, delivering an instrument that feels and sounds like a well-loved classic.
With a lightweight 2-piece select ash body, a quartersawn maple neck, and a compound vintage-radius fingerboard, this Telecaster is made to sing with resonance and playability. Loaded with Custom Shop hand-wound ’55/’56 single-coil pickups, it delivers that unmistakable Tele twangspanky highs, full mids, and sweet warmth in the neck.
Every detail, from the nitrocellulose lacquer finish to the aged Relic hardware, evokes the look and vibe of a true road-worn vintage guitar, while still providing modern reliability. Whether on stage or in the studio, this Custom Shop Telecaster is a professionals dream.
Features
- Authentic 1955 Telecaster Relic styling in Shell Pink
- Lightweight 2-piece select ash body with nitro finish
- Quartersawn maple neck with 1960 Oval C profile for vintage comfort
- Compound 7.25″9.5″ radius fingerboard for classic feel with improved upper-register playability
- Hand-wound ’55/’56 Tele pickups for true vintage tone
- 3-saddle American Vintage Tele bridge with brass saddles
- Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity included
Specs
| Serial |
CZ586338 |
| Weight |
3.30Kg |
| Body Shape |
Telecaster |
| Body Material |
2-Piece Select Ash |
| Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Material |
1-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Neck Shape |
1960 Oval “C” |
| Scale Length |
25.5″ (64.77 cm) |
| Fingerboard Radius |
7.25″9.5″ Vintage Compound Radius (184241 mm) |
| Fingerboard |
1-Piece Quartersawn Maple |
| Number of Frets |
21 |
| Fret Size |
Narrow Tall (6105) |
| Nut Material |
Bone |
| Nut Width |
1.650″ (42 mm) |
| Position Inlays |
Black Micarta Dot (0.25″) |
| Neck Finish |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Plate |
4-Bolt with Custom Shop “V” Logo (Serialized) |
| Headstock |
Telecaster |
| Bridge Pickup |
Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’55/’56 Single-Coil Tele |
| Neck Pickup |
Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’55/’56 Single-Coil Tele |
| Controls |
Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Switching |
3-Position Blade:1. Bridge Pickup2. Bridge + Neck Pickups3. Neck Pickup |
| Pickup Configuration |
SS |
| Bridge |
3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Saddles |
| Tuning Machines |
Vintage-Style with Fender Logo |
| Hardware Finish |
Nickel/Chrome |
| Pickguard |
1-Ply Parchment |
| Control Knobs |
Nocaster Chrome Relic |
| Switch Tip |
Top Hat Style, Black |
| Orientation |
Right-Hand |
| Strings |
Nickel Plated Steel (.010.046 Gauges) |
| Included Accessories |
Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity |
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