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Fender Custom Shop 1965 Telecaster Custom Relic Faded Aged Sherwood Green Metallic

Fender Custom Shop 1965 Telecaster Custom Relic Faded Aged Sherwood Green Metallic

SKU 00FCS015
by Fender
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$ 4,250.00 - $ 4,250.00
$ 4,250.00
$ 4,250.00 - $ 4,250.00
$ 4,250.00

Fender Custom Shop

1965 was a notable year for Fender, as it was when the company was bought by CBS.  For the Telecaster in particular, it was the last year of the double-bound Telecaster Custom, which has become a favorite amongst players.  While usually thought of a Tele with a rosewood fretboard, some players prefer maple.  That's where this amazing Fender Custom Shop 1965 Telecaster Custom Relic falls in.  It brings the vibe of a vintage one in all its glory, with all the scratches, dents and dings of a well-loved workhorse.  And, it's in a color you rarely see on such a Tele - a perfectly done Faded Aged Sherwood Green Metallic.

A two-piece select alder body wears a Relic lacquer finish, with the "sort for lightweight" upgrade.  The parchment binding really suits this guitar, matching the pickguard, and a perfect fit for this color.  The tinted rift-sawn maple neck features a super comfortable 60's Oval "C” profile and a unique 7.25 - 9.5” compound radius quartersawn maple fretboard for streamlined play.
Hand-wound '64 pickups evoke the sounds the of the 60's, and are very versatile for a variety of styles.  The guitar also has the Greasebucket tone circuit, which adds a new dimension to your tone.  The effect is that when rolled down, the tone pot reduces the high frequencies, but does not add bass.  This has been a popular upgrade for years, and is a great addition.
Other features include a period correct bridge, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut and knurled chrome knobs. The guitar includes a deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
A Telecaster Custom with a maple fretboard is a somewhat rare find.  Come to Club Fender @ Truetone Music to experience it today, or order right here right now.


Product Specs

  • Series: Time Machine™
  • Part # 9235000842
  • Serial # CZ556713
  • Color: Faded Aged Sherwood Green Metallic
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Sort for Lightweight
  • Body: 2-Piece Alder
  • Binding: Parchment
  • Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
  • Tint: Medium with Medium Fret Ghosting
  • Neck Shape: 60's Oval "C"
  • Neck Thickness 1st Fret: .820"
  • Neck Thickness 12th Fret: .890"
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.650" 
  • Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
  • Fingerboard Material: Quartersawn Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: Compound 7.25 to 9.5" 
  • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo (Jescar 50085)
  • Headstock Thickness: 0.575"
  • Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
  • Position Inlays: Micarta Black
  • Side Dots: Micarta Black
  • Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
  • String Guide: American Vintage 56-58
  • Bridge: 64-66 Tele
  • Switch Tip: Top Hat
  • Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
  • Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
  • Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
  • Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '64 Tele
  • Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '64 Tele
  • Wiring:  Modern with Greasebucket Tone Control
  • Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity