Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic 57 Telecaster, Emerald Green

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Classic '50s Fender tone

Let your sound breathe with vintage quality. The '57 Custom Shop Tele is equipped with a pair of '56/'57 single-coil pickups, giving new life to the tones that defined an era. All the iconic snap and bite that established the Telecaster's monumental status, brought to the modern-day. They're custom-wound, too. So you can guarantee that your sound will showcase scintillating Fender character with every note you play. The peak of Tele tone.

But it's not just the pickups behind the '57 Tele's sumptuous sound. A fat '50s wiring opens up the guitar's distinctive voice to excel in any genre. From classic rock to old-school cleans – the Custom Shop Tele's sonic palette can handle just about anything you throw at it. Featuring the traditional tone and volume knobs, and a 3-way selector, the '57 Custom Shop Tele gives you total control of a tone that shaped rock 'n' roll as we know it.

Vintage Fender feel

It's not enough to just sound '50s. It has to feel '50s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the '57 Custom Shop Tele has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight ash body lets players roam free on stage, along with a single-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.

It's not just the body, though. A '60s Style Oval "C" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing authentic feel through its entirety. And its maple surface lets your hands soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.

Terrific tuning and fantastically full sound

When you're on stage, constantly tuning up can be a hassle and an inconvenience. This won't be a problem with the '57 Tele. The vintage-style tuning machines hold your tuning tightly in place, so falling out of tune mid-song will be a thing of the past. You'll always sound precise. And you'll be heard fully, too.

The vintage designed American string-through bridge with solid barrel steel saddles conducts the string vibrations excellently - dispersing the captivating tones of the Custom Shop Tele from bridge to pickup. There's attention to detail in every component. And it results in legendary sound.

One-of-a-kind style

What makes a Fender Custom Shop guitar so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The '57 Telecaster features a Heavy Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. Giving your guitar more character and personal style, the relic design simply demands audience attention. So you can be sure that every time you step on stage, it's all eyes on you. Everyone knows that a Fender Custom Shop is a rarity. And with the classic Emeral Green paintwork to top it off, it can be yours to showcase on stage.

Maximum instrument security

An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender '57 Telecaster comes with a deluxe tweed case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe tweed case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Fender Custom Shop Heavy Relic 57 Telecaster, Emerald Green
• Model Code: 9237000563 #R104820
• Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Finish: Heavy Relic® Lacquer
• Body Colour: Emerald Green

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: '60s Style Oval "C"
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Fingerboard: Maple
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: 6150 Medium Jumbo
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Micarta Black

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '56/'57 Single-Coil Tele®
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '56/'57 Single-Coil Tele®
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Neck, Position 3. Neck
• Bridge: '55-'57 Tele Bridge
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style w/ Fender Logo
• Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Pickguard: '52 Tele Parchment Relic
• Case: Deluxe Tweed Case