An extraordinary collector's piece: 2026 Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt 1960 Telecaster Relic by Senior Master Builder Yuriy Shishkov.

With Yuriy Shishkov officially closing his order books and preparing for retirement, his Masterbuilt creations have become instantly historic and exceptionally difficult to acquire. This 2026 build represents the very pinnacle of his legendary career at the Fender Custom Shop—showcasing his immaculate fretwork, vintage-correct neck carving, and unmatched eye for detail.

Finished in a jaw-dropping Blue Sparkle nitrocellulose lacquer over a hand-sorted lightweight Alder body, this guitar pairs flashy custom-color flair with golden-era 1960 Telecaster bite. The neck features an extraordinary AAA Flame Maple blank capped with a genuine, dark Brazilian Rosewood slab fingerboard (stamped "USA ONLY" behind the headstock). Powered by a set of handwound '63 Tele pickups, it delivers woody acoustic resonance, open midrange punch, and authentic vintage snap.

Weighing in at a perfect 7 lbs 9.2 oz (3.44 kg), this instrument is in collector-grade, unplayed condition with the full Masterbuilt package.

General & Builder Info

• Master Builder: Yuriy Shishkov
• Model: 1960 Telecaster Relic (MOD - BLU SPKL)
• Build / COA Date: July 7, 2026
• Serial Number: R132822
• Weight: 7 lbs 9.2 oz / 3.44 kg (Measured on scale)
• Condition: Relic (Unplayed / Mint)

Body

• Body Wood: Selected 2-Piece Alder (Sorted for Lightweight)
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Blue Sparkle (Sparkle Finish)
• Pickguard: 60-64 Tele G/B/G Nitro Relic (3-Ply Mint Green)
• Bridge Assembly: Vintage Tele 58-63 Bridge with Threaded Steel Saddles (Relic)

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Wood: 3A Flame Maple (Flame AAA)
• Fretboard Wood: Genuine Brazilian Rosewood (Flat Lam / Slab Board, CITES USA Only)
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
• Neck Profile: 60 Tele Oval "C"
• Neck Thickness: .790" at 1st Fret / .930" at 12th Fret
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.50" Radius
• Frets: 21, Narrow Tall / 6105
• Nut Material & Width: Bone, 1.650"
• Dot Inlays: Micarta White (.250 Wide) & Micarta White 3/32" Side Dots
• Headstock Decal: 52-60 Tele Decal
• Tuning Keys: Vintage Style with Fender Logo (Relic)

Electronics & Hardware

• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound '63 Tele Neck Relic
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound '63 Tele Bridge Relic
• Control Assembly: Modern Tele Relic (Volume, Tone, 3-Way Switch)
• Switch Tip: Top Hat / Tele Relic
• Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Relic
• Hardware Plating: Chrome / Nickel Relic

Included Accessories

• Fender Custom Shop Deluxe G&G Hardshell Case (Black w/ Red Interior)
• Masterbuilt Certificate of Authenticity (COA) folder signed by Yuriy Shishkov
• Original Fender Custom Shop Floor Traveler specification sheet
• Custom Shop Leather Strap, "Ashtray" Bridge Cover, Certificate candy & case keys