Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition CuNiFe Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Gold Sparkle

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Fender Custom Shop Limited-Edition CuNiFe Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Aged Gold Sparkle CZ558035

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Overview

A collectible, road-worn Telecaster with exceptional tone and playability.

The limited-edition Fender CuNiFe Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic electric guitar lets you craft a signature tone with vintage vibe. Fender Custom Shop built this stunning Telecaster with a two-piece select alder body and gorgeous Journeyman Relic sparkle finishes so you can achieve the coveted aged aesthetic. A pair of dynamic pickups—a CuNiFe Wide Range humbucker in the neck and a Custom Shop hand-wound Original Blackguard in the bridge—provide a blend of warm and articulate tones.

Vintage-Style Playability With Modern Versatility

The quartersawn AA flame maple neck has an easy-playing '60s Oval C profile for comfort and speed. A 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard and 21 narrow-tall frets also enhance playability. The 3-way switch, volume knob and tone controls offer a variety of tones from the dual pickups. With the Bigsby B5 Vibrato tailpiece and RSD J-Bridge, you can add shimmering pitch effects. Overall, this Telecaster gives you a vintage playing experience with contemporary tonal options.

Pickups for Iconic Telecaster Tone

The CuNiFe Wide Range humbucker in the neck position provides a warm, full tone suited for rhythm playing or soloing. Switch to the bridge position for the bright, defined sound of the Custom Shop handwound Blackguard single-coil. With the three-way selector, you can also combine the pickups for more complexity. Roll back the tone controls to go from a jangly funk groove to a woman-tone blues lead. The tonal possibilities cover all your Telecaster needs.

Custom Finish and Premium Appointments

The Relic sparkle finishes provide an elegantly aged look. Black binding and rope purfling accentuate the body's contours. Other premium features include a bone nut, wing string tree, matching painted headcap, 3-ply parchment pickguard and vintage-style tuning machines. A deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity are also included.

Limited Edition and Highly Collectible

As part of Fender's Limited Edition series, the CuNiFe Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic is a rare and coveted instrument. Only available for a short time, each guitar is crafted with features typically reserved for master-built and artist models. If you're looking for an investment-level Telecaster with vintage-inspired tone and style, the Fender CuNiFe Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic electric guitar deserves your consideration.

Features

Limited-edition Custom Shop Tele with alder body, black binding, rope purfling
Quartersawn maple neck with '60s Oval "C" profile, matching painted headcap
CuNiFe Wide Range humbucker and Custom Shop Original Blackguard pickups
Bigsby B5 vibrato tailpiece, deluxe hardshell case, strap, certificate of authenticity

Order the Fender Limited-Edition Cunife Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic electric guitar today for your musical journey.

Specs

Limited-Edition CuNiFe Telecaster Custom Journeyman Relic Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body Type: Telecaster
Body Material: Two-piece select alder
Finish: Journeyman Relic sparkle finish
Binding: Black binding with rope purfling

Neck

Material: Quartersawn AA flame maple
Profile: '60s Oval C

Fingerboard

Material: Rosewood
Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 21 narrow-tall

Electronics

Pickups: CuNiFe Wide Range humbucker (neck), Custom Shop hand-wound Original Blackguard (bridge)
Controls: Master volume, master tone
Switching: 3-way blade

Hardware

Bridge: RSD J-Bridge with Bigsby B5 Vibrato tailpiece
Nut: Bone
Tuning Machines: Vintage-style
Pickguard: 3-ply parchment

Other

Case: Hardshell
Strings: 6
Orientation: Right handed
Included Accessories: Strap, certificate of authenticity

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