Fender Custom Shop Vintage HB Telecaster Relic Aged Natural 2007
Fender CS Telecaster, Aged Natural, made in USA 2007. This is a mighty Tele. The recipe references late 1960s examples, with a maple cap fretboard, no skunk stripe, bold decals, F-key tuners and a three ply guard, but with a Keith-style humbucker in the neck position to push things in a rock and roll direction. The sound is amazing: this is surely one of the fattest, boldest, most satisfying Teles I've ever had the pleasure to play. The clean tones are glassy and full, and the dirty tones are roaring with complexity and grit. The relic finish is nicely done and feels great in the hands, it's a classy thing. There's a lot to enjoy here, it really does bring the strong game.
Model: Fender Custom Shop Vintage HB Telecaster Relic
Made: USA, 2007, Corona Custom Shop
Serial: R36098
Finish: Aged Natural, gloss poly, relic treatment
Body: swamp ash, two piece centre join
Neck: maple, maple cap fretboard, 25.5" scale, 9.5" radius, 60s slim C shape
Weight: 3.360kg
Mods: compensated brass saddles installed, switch tip replaced
Pickups: Custom Shop Broadcaster single coil, Dragster humbucker
Accessories: original case, docs and bridge cover
Cosmetic condition notes: relic finish wear. The headstock has relic wear but no additional major marks. The neck has play wear on the back and fretboard, as well as the relic treatment. The body has no additional major marks.
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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only