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Fender Custom Shop 1954 CuNiFe Telecaster, Five Star Select - Faded Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic, Heavy Relic with Tweed Hard Shell Case The Fender Custom Shop 1954 CuNiFe Telecaster, Five Star Select: Vintage Soul, Modern Swagger A nod to the Telecaster’s rebellious roots, the Fender Custom Shop 1954 CuNiFe Telecaster is where classic vibes meet modern muscle. Born from a collaboration between Fender Custom Shop and Five Star Guitars, this Five Star Select is not your average Tele—it’s a bold, sonic weapon wrapped in a stunning Faded Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic finish with a badass heavy relic treatment. This is the guitar that turns heads, breaks rules, and begs to be played loud. It’s the ultimate mashup of vintage cool and modern power, designed to make a statement the second you strap it on. Old School Meets New Attitude This beast is built for the road and stage, with a 2-piece ash body that screams vintage, but packs modern playability with its rift-sawn maple neck in a comfortable 1954 “U” profile. The compound radius fingerboard (7.25” to 9.5”) means effortless bends and blazing speed when you need it most. And that contoured heel? It’s there so you can shred all the way up the neck without breaking a sweat. This isn't just a guitar—it’s a work of art that’s been roughed up and ready for rock ‘n roll. A Sonic Powerhouse Under the hood, this Tele means business. Fender’s iconic Wide Range CuNiFe humbucker in the neck position delivers thick, juicy tones with warmth and clarity that’ll melt faces. Meanwhile, the handwound Twisted Tele pickup in the bridge hits hard with high-output grit and a hint of Strat-like shimmer. Whether you want to chime clean or crank it to 11, the 3-way blade switch gives you all the versatility you need to rule any stage. This guitar is not just a tone machine—it’s a weapon of sonic destruction. Built to Perform, Built to Last From the brass barrel saddles on the '51-'54 Tele bridge to the relic vintage locking tuners, this guitar has been meticulously crafted for killer performance and maximum durability. The dark-tinted rift-sawn maple neck not only looks slick but feels like it’s been broken in for years. Paired with the bone nut and 21 medium jumbo frets, every note feels smooth and precise, whether you’re laying down fat riffs or soaring leads. This is a Tele for players who demand top-tier gear that’s tough enough to take a beating but refined enough to deliver showstopping tone. Five Star Select: No Detail Overlooked As part of the Five Star Select collection, this Telecaster is all about perfection. Each guitar is hand-selected and designed with input from industry legends, ensuring every component is top-shelf. Before it leaves the shop, the guitar undergoes a thorough evaluation and professional setup by the expert luthiers at Five Star Guitars, so it’s ready to dominate straight out of the case. Specifications: Make: Fender Custom Shop Model: 1954 CuNiFe Telecaster Number of Strings: 6 Scale Length: 25.5” Body Wood: 2-Piece Ash Finish: Faded Aged Charcoal Frost Metallic – Heavy Relic Neck Wood: Rift Sawn Maple (Dark Tint) Neck Shape: 1954 "U" with Contoured Heel Fingerboard: Rift Sawn Maple Inlay: Micarta Black Nut Width: 1.625" Nut Material: Bone Tuners: Vintage Locking (Relic) Hardware: Chrome Number of Frets: 21 Fretboard Radius: 7.25" – 9.50" Compound Radius Bridge Style: ’51-’54 Tele Bridge with Brass Barrel Saddles Pickups: Bridge: Fender Handwound Twisted Tele Neck: Fender Wide Range CuNiFe Humbucker Switching: 3-way Blade Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment Control Knobs: 1 x Master Volume, 1 x Master Tone Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed Hard Shell  Accessories: COA, Custom Shop Strap, Design Guide, "Ashtray" Bridge Cover This guitar ships fully insured with signature required.

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.