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Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster NOS Sunset Orange Transparent

Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster NOS Sunset Orange Transparent

SKU 00FCS263
by Fender
$ 4,750.00 - $ 4,750.00
$ 4,750.00
$ 4,750.00 - $ 4,750.00
$ 4,750.00
Fender Custom Shop
The Fender Custom Shop excels in a lot of ways - vintage, modern, aged, super clean, traditional, unique, straight-forward and funky.  Whatever you want, they can do.  While they always nail the aged finishes, and we have a fine selection from Journeyman Relic to Super Heavy Relic, we've decided to also provide an offering of perfectly clean, NOS guitars.  We did this after noticing that a lot of oustomers were doing NOS custom builds.  For the colors, we picked unique ones that are rarely ever seen.  In this case, it's Sunset Orange Transparent.  Doing it as an NOS was a no-brainer.  The reason is simple: this one is just too beautiful to do anything besides NOS!  The wood grain looks great behind the transparent finish, and Sunset Orange Transparent itself is an eye-catching color.  
  
This Custom Shop '52 Telecaster is a testament to their ability to pull off vintage recreations with modern playability, featuring a flatter radius and bigger fret size, and an otherwise all-traditional design.  It has a two-piece select ash body that is lightweight, a stunning AAA flame maple neck with a 52 Style "U" neck shape, and all of the correct vintage hardware.   We went with a 9.5" radius and Narrow Tall (6105) frets for easy playing and bending - this is one of the most common and popular modifications to vintage-styled guitars out of the Custom Shop.  Additionally, we did a slightly slimmed down version of the '52 Style "U" neck shape, to make it a bit more accessible to more players.  It measures .860 - .920, providing a great feel for those that love the vintage feel but also want to be able to play fast.
 
For the pickups, we chose the Custom Shop '51 Nocaster set, which provides the sound of the original Telecasters that Leo Fender first designed.  It's the true "old school" tone, with everything you need and nothing that you don't.  Created with the original design in mind, these pickups accurately recreate the twang and shimmer of the originals.  They are period-correct, with Alnico 3 magnets, a flush stagger and enamel wire.  The result is a tight low end, clear, balanced midrange and sizzling highs when necessary.
 
Now is the part where one should take a pause from reading to carefully inspect the photos, which our trusty photographer did a great job on.  You'll see the beautiful AAA flame maple on the neck, and be sure to check out the exquisite grain on the ash body.
 
Other features include a period correct bridge with brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, knurled chrome knobs, a bone nut and a single ply black pickguard. The guitar comes with a  Custom Shop tweed hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.

Come to Truetone Music to check out this amazing guitar, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.
  • Serial # R136634
  • Weight: 7.3 lbs
  • Part # 9231015014
  • Base Model: 1952 Telecaster
  • Finish Package: NOS
  • Finish: Nitro Lacquer
  • Color: Sunset Orange Transparent
  • Pickguard: 1-ply Black
  • Body: 2 Piece Select Ash
  • Neck: AAA Flame Maple
  • Tint: Medium
  • Neck Shape: 52 Style "U"
  • Dots: Micarta Black
  • Frets: 21
  • Fretwire: Narrow Tall 6105
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Neck Thickness at 1st Fret:  .860"
  • Neck Thickness at 12th Fret:  .920"
  • Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
  • Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
  • Nut: Bone
  • Neck Pickup:  Custom Shop '51 Nocaster
  • Bridge Pickup:   Custom Shop  '51 Nocaster
  • Wiring: Present Day with 3-way switch
  • Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
  • Tuners: Vintage
  • Bridge: 51/52 Tele
  • Neck plate: Vintage
  • Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Tweed










Part #9231015014