Key Features
- Rock out like it's the summer of '68
- Faithful, vintage, and well-loved sound produced by hand-wound '67 Tele pickups
- Luxurious playing feel courtesy of '60s C profile and compound fingerboard radius
- Classic and instantly eye-catching beauty thanks to pink paisley finish
Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '68 Tele NOS, Pink Paisley R135361 Overview
The Fender Custom Shop Vintage Custom '68 Tele NOS Guitar is a faithful recreation of the rare and iconic original instrument beloved by rockabilly and country western players. Equipped on this model are a duo of hand-wound '67 pickups, offering powerful and open tones that can bring any performance to life, creating a sound that is both unique and versatile. When combined with a three-way switch and modern Tele wiring, you have limitless possibilities for finding your perfect tone. Dial in the crisp, bright bridge pickup or a smooth and mellow neck position. The options are truly limitless.
With this model, you won't only fall in love with how it sounds, but also how dreamy it is to play. Thanks to its '60s Oval C rift sawn maple neck profile, you are provided with an effortless and classic feel. Playing this Tele is an absolute joy, as the vintage compound radius makes it easy to transition smoothly from chord to chord. What's more, with the vintage-style machine heads, you can accurately tune this Custom Shop guitar, ensuring excellent intonation and keeping it in tune throughout. The craftsmanship will make you reach for it over and over again, making it impossible to put down once you start performing.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionUnleash a sonic blast from the past
A unique and versatile sonic experience that caters to almost any playing style. Equipped on the Vintage Custom is a pair of Custom Shop hand-wound '67 single-coil Tele pickups, which provide powerful and rich tonal capabilities not often found on most guitars. These electronics offer a unique sound that effortlessly captures the essence of classic rock and blues tunes while still being versatile enough for jazz and funk melodies without breaking a sweat.
These Tele pickups are also perfect for catching the nuances of your playing style. Whether you strum with a subtle touch or strike the strings forcefully, the hand-wound single coils will always deliver an authentic sound that suits your preferences. What's more, these pickup pairs are also well-balanced, adding warmth and depth to your tone, especially while playing clean – perfect for recording or live performances.
Meticulously crafted for the ultimate performance
The magic of a great guitar lies in how comfortable it feels to play, and the '67 Telecaster is no exception. Its 4-bolt joint, which has become a classic hallmark of the Fender Telecaster, ensures a solid and stable connection between the neck and body, translating to better sustain and tonal clarity. The rift-sawn maple neck is crafted with a vintage '60s oval C-profile, offering a more substantial feel than modern shapes.
Meanwhile, the round-laminated fingerboard with a compound radius of 7.25" to 9.5" and twenty-one medium vintage frets ensure that you can perform naturally without having to adjust to different curvatures, which can cause awkward hand positions. Additionally, the Tele's thin and lightweight construction makes it easy to play for hours without experiencing shoulder pain or fatigue, making it an ideal choice for gigging musicians or recording artists who need to play for extended periods of time.
Classic Fender vibe
The Vintage Custom '68 Tele is more than just a guitar - it's a work of art that exudes the rich heritage and timeless design that Fender is famous for. The select alder body is topped with an instantly eye-catching pink paisley design, which adds a touch of whimsy to this otherwise serious instrument. But looks aren't everything - the NOS and nitrocellulose finish, as well as the WLS undercoat ensures that this Tele's wood can breathe and age naturally over time, resulting in a warmer and more resonant tone.
Specifications
- Product Code: 9231012929
Body and Bridge
- Material: 2pc Select Alder
- Shape: Telecaster
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Colour: Pink Paisley
- Bridge: 3-Saddle '67 Telecaster w/ Threaded Steel Saddles
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Rift Sawn Maple
- Neck Shape: '60s Oval C
- Neck Joint: 4 Bolt
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Round-Laminated Rift Sawn Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"-9.5" Compound
- Frets: 21 Medium Vintage
- Inlays: Black Micarta Dot
- Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust
- Truss Rod Nut: Vintage-Style Slotted
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 42mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil Tele
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '67 Single-Coil Tele
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 3-Position Blade
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat Top
- Switch Tip: Top Hat Style, Black
- Pickguard: Clear
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Schaller F
- String Trees: Single-Wing
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity
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