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mint for 2024, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the Limited Edition CuNiFe Tele® Custom Journeyman Relic®, with a two-piece select alder body with black binding and rope purfling for a stunning Tele® dressed to the nines. Three gorgeous Journeyman Relic® sparkle finishes and a pair of dynamic pickups (CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker in the neck position and Custom Shop hand-wound Original Blackguard pickup in the bridge position) bring this model into the spotlight.Other premium features include a quartersawn 2A flame maple neck with '60-style Oval "C" back-shape, matching painted headcap, flat-lam rosewood fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, Dual Stack HS Tele wiring, 3-way switch, 3-ply parchment pickguard, Bigsby® B5 Vibrato tailpiece with RSD J-Bridge, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.Weight: 8lb 9oz

The Fender Telecaster, known affectionately as the "Tele," emerged as the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar, marking a significant milestone in music history. Its straightforward design and innovative sound paved the way for new trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music. Since its debut in the 1950s, the Telecaster has been celebrated for its versatility, serving artists across genres from country to jazz, rock, and beyond. Its solid construction, characterized by a single-cutaway body made typically from alder or ash and a bolt-on maple neck, contributes to its distinct, bright, and cutting tone as well as a warm, mellow sound depending on pickup selection. With minor modifications over the years, the Telecaster has remained largely faithful to its original design, featuring two single-coil pickups, a three-way selector switch, and simple volume and tone controls. This enduring design has kept the Telecaster relevant and in continuous production, solidifying its status as a beloved icon in the guitar world.