Fender Custom Shop '55 Telecaster Maple Neck Relic - Aged White Blonde

Overview

• Model: 1955 Telecaster® Relic

• Finish: White Blonde Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)

• Hardware: Chrome/Nickel

• Orientation: Right-Hand

• Case: FCS Strat/Tele Tweed Hardshell Case

• Strings: .010-.046

Body

• Body Wood: 2-Piece Ash

• Body Finish: White Blonde Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)

• Pickguard: 1-Ply Black (51 Nocaster Style)

Neck

• Neck Wood: Maple (5/4 Quarter Sawn)

• Fretboard: Maple

• Neck Shape: 1952 Style "U" (.900" 1st Fret / .990" 12th Fret)

• Neck Finish: Dark Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)

• Fretboard Radius: 9.50"

• Frets: 21 (Medium Jumbo 6150)

• Nut: Bone

• Inlays: Black Micarta Dots (.250")

• Headstock: Vintage Silver Fender Telecaster® Logo

• Tuning Machines: Vintage with Fender Logo (Relic)

• Truss Rod: 1950s Style

Hardware

• Bridge: 1951-54 Telecaster® Bridge (3-Saddle, Steel)

• Control Knobs: 1952 Telecaster® Knurled Chrome (Relic)

• Neck Plate: Vintage Telecaster® (Relic)

Electronics

• Pickups:

  • Neck: Custom Shop 51 Nocaster® (Relic)

  • Bridge: Custom Shop 51 Nocaster® (Relic)

• Controls:

  • Volume

  • Tone

• Switching: 3-Position Blade

Key Features

- Relic Finish: Aged White Blonde nitrocellulose finish showing natural play wear and checking
- Substantial 1952 "U" Neck: Full .900" - .990" profile for authentic vintage feel
- 51 Nocaster® Pickups: Hand-wound pickups delivering classic early Telecaster® tones
- Quarter-Sawn Neck: Premium quarter-sawn maple for enhanced stability
- Period-Correct Hardware: 3-saddle bridge, vintage tuners, and knurled chrome knobs
- Ash Body: Traditional early Telecaster® body wood for bright, resonant tone