Fender Custom 1957 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar, 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck - Wide-Fade 2-Color Sunburst

Fender Custom 1957 Telecaster Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar, 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck - Wide-Fade 2-Color Sunburst

The 1957 Telecaster® Journeyman Relic®, part of the 2023 Fender Custom Shop collection, is an exquisite recreation of a particularly valuable vintage Telecaster, with a look, sound, and vibe reminiscent of the model from its debut later in the decade. .

The two-piece Select Ash body produces sweet midrange and tight bass, and is dressed in a striking Journeyman Relic lacquer finish of Aged White Blonde, Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst, and Aged Candy Tangerine. This special finish recreates a look that has changed hands or been passed down through the years, giving it the feel of a home that has been used a fair amount for the occasional jam session or weekend gig. I am wearing it. This is a well-maintained piece that perfectly reproduces light cracks, familiar scratches and dents in the wood, and slight hardware deterioration over time.

The one-piece quarter-sawn maple neck has a 57-style soft "V" profile that accurately recreates the comfortable period full-handed feel, and features a 9.5-inch radius with 21 narrow-tall frets (6105) and a bone nut. It has a maple fingerboard. Custom Shop hand-wound '58 Telecaster pickups with Fat' 50s Tele wiring deliver balanced midrange and low end with clear, crisp highs.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

Specifications

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody
  
• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Color: Wide Fade 2-color Sunburst
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
  
• Neck Shape: 1957 Soft V
• Neck Joint: Colt-on
• Radius: 9.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay: Black Micarta Dot
• Number of Frets: 21, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Bridge/Tailpiece: 3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele with Barrel Steel Saddles
  
• Tuners: Fender Vintage Style
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil
  
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '58 Single-Coil
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone
• Switching: 3-way blade pickup switch
• Strings: Fender 250R, .010-.046
  
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Depth at 1st Fret: .850"
• Depth at 12th Fret: .990"
  

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!