Fender Custom Shop 50s Telecaster Thinline Red Sparkle Heavy Relic

Weight: 6lb 3oz

This Fender Custom Shop ’50s Telecaster Thinline pairs classic Blackguard-era feel with the added resonance of a semi-hollow body and a bold Red Sparkle Heavy Relic finish. Built with a 2-piece ash body and traditional f-hole construction, it delivers the snap and attack of a great ’50s Tele while adding a bit more air and openness to the response .

The quartersawn 5/4 maple neck is carved to a 57 Style Soft “V” profile, measuring .850" at the 1st fret and .990" at the 12th, offering a substantial yet comfortable grip. A 9.5" radius and 6105 narrow tall frets provide a modern playing surface without losing vintage character. Hand-wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster pickups round out the build, delivering classic Tele bite, punch, and clarity.

Highlights

• Red Sparkle Heavy Relic nitro finish with semi-hollow Thinline body
• 2-piece ash body with traditional f-hole construction
• 57 Style Soft “V” quartersawn maple neck (.850"–.990")
• Hand-wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster neck and bridge pickups
• 9.5" radius with 6105 narrow tall frets for smooth bends and control

Specifications

Body

• Body Wood: Ash
• Body Pieces: 2-Piece
• Body Construction: Semi-Hollow with F-Hole
• Finish: Red Sparkle (Nitro Lacquer)
• Finish Package: Heavy Relic
• Body Spread: Guitar & Bass Ash
• Weight Sorting: No Sort

Neck

• Neck Wood: Quartersawn Maple (5/4)
• Neck Shape: 57 Style Soft “V”
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .850"
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .990"
• Fingerboard: Maple (No Separate Fingerboard)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: Narrow Tall / 6105
• Nut: Bone
• Side Dots: Black Micarta 3/32"
• Face Dots: Black Micarta .250
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
• Truss Rod: 50’s Style
• Headcap Decal: Vintage Silver Fender Tele

Hardware

• Bridge: Tele 51–54 Assembly (No Pickup Mount)
• Saddles: Brass
• Tuners: Vintage w/ Fender Logo
• Control Knobs: Nocaster Knobs (Chrome)
• Neck Plate: Engraved Limited Edition (Relic, Chrome)
• Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel
• Strap Locks: None

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Hand-Wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster (Relic)
• Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Loaded ’51 Nocaster (Relic, RHLH)
• Controls: Fat 50’s Tele Control Assembly
• Output Jack: Vintage Tele Assembly

Miscellaneous

• Pickguard: 50’s Thinline Parchment (Relic)
• String Gauge: .010–.013–.017–.026–.036–.046
• Orientation: Right Handed
• Serial Number: R149240
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed Case
• Country of Origin: USA

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