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Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster AAA Flame Maple NOS Faded Nocaster Blonde

Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster AAA Flame Maple NOS Faded Nocaster Blonde

SKU 00FCS437
by Fender
$ 4,700.00 - $ 4,700.00
$ 4,700.00
$ 4,700.00 - $ 4,700.00
$ 4,700.00
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. 
This Custom Shop '52 Telecaster is a testament to their ability to pull off vintage recreations with modern playability, featuring a Modern C neck profile, flatter compound radius (9.5 - 12.0"), 1.6875" nut width, and the ease of the truss rod adjustment being at the headstock.  What you get elsewhere on the guitar is an otherwise all-traditional design.  In our eyes, it's the best of both worlds.
This Tele has a two-piece select ash body that is super lightweight - the guitar weighs just 6.2 lbs.  But perhaps the star of the show is a stunning AAA flame maple neck - it looks great in the photos but even better in person.  It's not just about looks - this neck feels incredible.  The satin lacquer finish makes a dream to play, and the combination of  Modern C neck profile and 9.5 - 12.0" compound radius creates a modern playing experience while allowing easy bending without the fear of fretting out.  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.
 
The woods chosen for this guitar really stand out.  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.

The end result a vintage looking guitar with a more modern neck.  The pickups bring classic Tele tones.  For those that want all of this, with a super light guitar, this is the one.  Come to Truetone Music to check out this amazing Custom Shop build, or order here right now for it to be sent straight to your home.
  • Serial # R143246
  • Weight: 6.2 lbs
  • Part # 9231016535
  • Base Model: 1952 Telecaster
  • Finish Package: NOS
  • Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
  • Color: Faded Nocaster Blonde
  • Pickguard: 1-ply Black
  • Body: 2 Piece Select Ash - Sort for lightweight
  • Neck: AAA Flame Maple
  • Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer
  • Tint: Medium
  • Truss Rod: Bi Flex American Standard
  • Neck Shape: Modern "C"
  • Dots: Micarta Black
  • Frets: 21
  • Fretwire: Vintage Upgrade
  • Radius: 9.5 - 12.0 Compound
  • Neck Thickness at 1st Fret:  .860"
  • Neck Thickness at 12th Fret:  .920"
  • Neck Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
  • Nut: Bone
  • Neck Pickup:  Custom Shop '51 Nocaster
  • Bridge Pickup:   Custom Shop  '51 Nocaster
  • Wiring: 51 Nocaster with 3-way switch
  • Hardware: Chrome/Nickel
  • Tuners: Vintage
  • Bridge: 51 - 54 Tele
  • Neck plate: Vintage
  • Case: Custom Shop Deluxe Tweed