Fender Cabronita Thinline Telecaster Build Black 2026
Fender Cabronita Thinline Telecaster Build, gloss black, made in Australia 2026. This super fun build came in from a regular Topshelfer, and it's packed with cool ideas. The neck is a comfy, sturdy maple number from the big F in USA, and it feels great in the hands. That's paired with a semi-hollow swamp ash body by Germany's Hermann's Guitars, which is also a classy example. Our buddy had some custom routing done: holes for a neck humbucker, full size single coil bridge and the offset tailpiece. The tailpiece is currently a hardtail and not in use, but you could use the top-loaded holes in the bridge and add some extra jangle and resonance if you saw fit without needing to replace the bridge. The neck pickup is a TV Jones Filtertron, which sounds awesome: fat and full like a humbucker should, but with bristle and sparkle aplenty, lending lines a jolt of personality. The bridge pickup is by Melbourne's Mr Fabulous, and is a hot take on the Tele-twang with abundant midrange oomph. You can set them in series or parallel via the four-way switch too, which is a nice touch. This looks like a million bucks, and sounds just as slick.
Model: Fender Cabronita Thinline Telecaster Build
Made: Australia, 2026
Serial: US25007084
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: swamp ash, made 2025 by Hermann’s Guitars Germany
Neck: Fender American Performer Telecaster, made USA 2025, Maple inc fretboard, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, modern C shape, 43mm nut
Weight: 3.220kg
Mods: built from parts; body route adjusted for pickup, routed for offset tailpiece
Pickups: Mr. Fabulous “Saturn” single coil, TV Jones Classic Filtertron humbucker
Parts: Musiclily bridge, Herad Jaguar Hardtail plate (Increased Break Angle), CTS 450 Series pots (550k for neck, 275k for bridge), custom 5-ply guard, four-way switch
Accessories: Fender gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has minor scuffs in the elbow area. The sides have a dimple on the top horn and some light scuffs near the jack. The front has minor play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only