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The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Master Built Joe Strummer Telecaster Heavy Relic is a tribute to raw rock 'n' roll spirit and impeccable craftsmanship, channeling the rebellious energy of one of punk’s greatest icons. Cloaked in an aged black finish over a 3-color sunburst, the nitrocellulose lacquer reveals the scars of countless gigs, giving the guitar an authentically worn-in look and feel. Its 2-piece select alder body with an offset seam ensures resonant tone and comfortable weight, while the '60s Oval "C"-shaped plain grain maple neck offers a silky, vintage-inspired playing experience.Topped with a luxurious 3A rosewood fingerboard, 7.25" radius, and Jescar vintage frets, this Telecaster is as playable as it is visually stunning. Under the hood, the Custom Shop hand-wound Josefina '67 single-coil pickups deliver dynamic, articulate tones, perfect for everything from sharp, stinging leads to warm, soulful rhythms. Paired with the classic 3-position toggle switch and vintage-style controls, this guitar is ready to roar.From its brass nut and aged chrome hardware to the 3-ply eggshell pickguard and Schaller M6 tuners, every detail has been meticulously crafted to capture both style and substance. Complete with a deluxe hardshell case, a Joe Strummer signature strap, and a Certificate of Authenticity, this masterpiece is more than just a guitar—it’s a relic of music history, designed for the player who demands authenticity and attitude in equal measure.Only 75 units built worldwide!Other Specifications Include:Model #9215700025Body Material 2-Piece Select Alder with Offset SeamBody Finish Nitrocellulose LacquerBody Shape Telecaster®Neck Material Plain Grain MapleNeck Construction 4-BoltNeck Finish Nitrocellulose LacquerNeck Shape '60s Oval "C"Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm)Fingerboard Material 3A RosewoodFingerboard Radius 7.25" (184.1 mm)Number of Frets 21Fret Size Jescar VintageNut Material BrassNut Width 1.620" (41.15 mm)Position Inlays Mother of Pearl DotSide Dots WhiteTruss Rod Vintage-Style Butt AdjustBridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '67 Single-Coil Tele®Neck Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound Josefina '67 Single-Coil Tele®Controls Master Volume, Master ToneSwitching 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck PickupConfiguration SSBridge 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele®Hardware Finish Aged ChromeTuning Machines Schaller M6 Chrome-Plated Die-Cast Mini TunersPickguard 3-Ply EggshellControl Knobs Knurled ChromeSwitch Tip Top Hat Style, BlackStrings Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)Deluxe Hardshell Case, Joe Strummer Strap and Certificate of Authenticity7 lbs 1 ozR137815For more information on this Fender 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.