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From playing bass with Buddy Holly in the late-'50s to writing and preforming with The Highwaymen well into the '90s, Waylon Jennings etched a legacy in music history unlike any other. The Outlaw Country pioneer was rarely seen without a Fender in hand - and more often than not, it was his prized, leather-clad 1954 Telecaster.Custom Shop Masterbuilder David Brown partnered with the Jennings family to recreate Waylon's iconic Telecaster - detailing all the wear from decades of use. The 2-piece ash body is finished in period-correct Butterscotch Blonde before being wrapped in the distinctive, hand-tooled leather cover and paired with a 10/56 "V"-shaped, one-piece quartersawn maple neck. Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50/'51 Blackguard pickups provide unmistakable early-'50s Telecaster tones with clear, crisp highs with well-balanced midrange and low end.Additional features include: 7.25" Radius; 21 Vintage Upgrade (45085) Frets; Modern Telecaster Wiring with 3-Way Switch; '51-'54 Tele® Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles; Schaller M6 Tuning Machines with Low E Banjo Tuner; Bone Nut; Single Disc String Tree; Custom Western Tooled Case; Custom Tooled Leather Strap; Certificate of Authenticity.Limited to 70 Guitars Worldwide!Other specifications include:Model Name: Limited Edition Masterbuilt Waylon Jennings Telecaster® Relic®Model Number: 9216061537Series: MasterbuiltColor: Black and White Tooled Leather over Butterscotch BlondeBody Shape: Telecaster®Body Material: 2-Piece Select AshBody Finish: Nitrocellulose LacquerNeck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn MapleNeck Shape: 10/56 "V"Scale Length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)Fingerboard Radius: 7.25" (184.1 mm)Number of Frets: 21Fret Size: Vintage TallString Nut: BoneNut Width: 1.620" (41.15mm)Headstock: Telecaster®Neck Plate: 4-BoltNeck Finish: Nitrocellulose LacquerFingerboard: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple NeckPosition Inlays: Black DotBridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 BlackguardNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 BlackguardControls: Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck PickupPickup Configuration: SSBridge: '51-'54 Tele® Bridge with Brass Barrel SaddlesTuning Machines: Schaller® M6 Chrome-Plated Die-Cast Tuners with Low E Banjo TunerOrientation: Right-HandHardware Finish: Nickel/ChromePickguard: 1-Ply ParchmentControl Knobs: Knurled ChromeSwitch Tips: Barrel Style, BlackStrings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)Included Accessories: Custom Tooled Hardshell Case, Custom Tooled Leather Strap, and Certificate of Authenticity.Master Builder: David Brown8 lbs 6 ozR137287For more information on this Fender Custom Shop instrument, please contact us.

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.