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One of our favorite guitars we have in stock! A killer Tele from the Fender Custom Shop spec’s out by Chicago Music Exchange including the exclusive Chicago Special Pickups! If you like a fat neck this one is definitely for you! 10/56 V shape neck with .940 thickness at first fret.  Very light weight coming in at 6 lbs 14 oz on our scale! This guitar was built in 2020. I‘d call it excellent condition Only because I feel it’s hard to call a relic mint! More from CME: It is no secret that the Fender Custom Shop has been creating the best instruments since 1987. In keeping with the true spirit of Leo’s original vision of the company, each instrument is built with the highest level of care and excellence. Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we have collaborated with the best minds at Fender to build the best instruments from top to bottom, tirelessly going over each spec to ensure that we offer you the best of what Fender has to offer.  Featuring measurements and components we hand-selected from across history, our “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitars highlight important years in the development of core models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster and more. We capture the energy and essence of their respective eras with iconic fingerboard radii and period-correct plastics, matched headstocks and slab fingerboards, classic finishes and not-so-classic colorways. But that’s just the beginning of what makes our Fender Custom Shop guitars so special. We take customization a step further with rift sawn necks for added resonance and expanded control sets for tonal versatility, and every “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitar features our own custom Chicago Special pickups, designed in conjunction with Fender Custom Shop Vice President of Product Development Mike Lewis. "Chicago Special" Tele® pickupsPotted in shellac for open wide range frequency response43 gauge enamel wireBRIDGE: Wide diameter AlNiCo 3 magnets combined with thinner 43 gauge enamel wire equals 'hot juicy tone'NECK: Wide diameter AlNiCo 5 magnets overwound with 43 gauge enamel wire gives high output, clarity, and punch Serial Number: R107567 Finish Package: Relic Case: Fender Custom Shop Brown Weight: 6lbs 14.3 oz Body Wood: Ash, 2-Piece Body Color: Wide Fade Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst w/Plum Sides Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer Sort for Lightweight: Yes Body Binding: Yes, Parchment Top and Back Hardware Plating: Gold Bridge Assembly: Tele 58-63 Control Assembly: Fat 50s Tele Neck Plate: R Serial Vintage Tuner Keys: Vintage w/Fender Logo String Guide: American Vintage 56-58 String Gauge: .010-.046 Neck Assembly: 52 Tele Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer, Medium Tint Neck Blank: Maple Rift Sawn Truss Rod: 50s Head Style: Tele Neck Head Thickness: 0.575" Neck Scoop: 59 Dot Spacing: Wide Face Dot: Micarta Black Side Dot: Micarta Black  Fret Wire: 50085 Number of Frets: 21 Fingerboard Radius: 9.50" Radius Neck Back Shape: 10/56 V Neck Nut Width: 1.650" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .940" Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .970" Neck Butt Width: 2.200" Nut Material: Bone Number of Bolts: 4 Bolt Head Cap Decal: 59-63 Tele Custom Neck Notes: Relic Fingerboard, Heavy Relic Neck Back Pickguard: 60 Tele .060 Parchment 8-Hole Pickup Neck: Hand Wound "Chicago Specal" Neck Pickup Bridge: Hand Wound "Chicago Specal" Bridge Control Knobs: Aluminum Knurled Selector Switch Tip: Black Top Hat

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.