Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster Electric Guitar Deluxe Closet Classic – Super Aged Lake Placid Blue – #CZ587879

The Ultimate Expression of Tone and Craftsmanship – The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster Electric Guitar Deluxe Closet Classic in Super Aged Lake Placid Blue

Fender Custom Shop guitars represent the pinnacle of Fender craftsmanship, where tradition meets innovation. Built by master luthiers in Corona, California, each instrument is meticulously handcrafted with premium materials, vintage-inspired details, and custom specifications to suit every player’s vision. From faithful recreations of iconic models to one-of-a-kind masterpieces, Fender Custom Shop guitars embody the artistry, tone, and feel that define the ultimate Fender experience.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Finish: DLX Closet Classic lacquer
• Body: 2-piece offset seam roasted alder

Neck

• Neck: Quartersawn maple with ’60s-style oval “C” back-shape
• Fingerboard: 3A rosewood, 9.5″ (241 mm) radius
• Frets: 21 Jescar vintage (45085)

Hardware

• Pickguard: 3-ply white
• Bridge: 3-saddle vintage-style strings-through-body Tele® with threaded steel barrel saddles
• Hardware: Vintage-style tuning machines with Fender® logo
• Nut: bone nut
• String Tree: American Vintage ’59-’64 string tree

Electronics

• Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’63 Single-Coil Tele®
• Electronics: ’63 Tele® wiring with 3-way switch

Miscellaneous

• Includes: Deluxe hardshell case, strap, Certificate of Authenticity

Manufacturer: Fender
Model: 9235700128
SKU: I871370-N-CZ587879-0-WHXD

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