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Fender Custom Shop 1954 RI Telecaster Journeyman Relic - Candy Tangerine

The Fender Custom Shop 1954 Reissue Telecaster Journeyman Relic in Candy Tangerine is a bold twist on a vintage classic. Based on the iconic '52 Tele platform, this guitar features a lightweight, resonant two-piece ash body with an off-center seam, finished in a striking Candy Tangerine lacquer. The Journeyman Relic treatment adds just the right amount of wear: soft checking, subtle dings, and a played-in feel, giving it that perfect broken in vibe without going overboard.

A pair of hand-wound Twisted Tele pickups delivers a punchy, articulate tone with modern sparkle and vintage grit. The chunky 1954 "U" maple neck, carved from quarter-sawn stock, offers exceptional stability and comfort, paired with a 9.5" radius and 6103 narrow tall frets for effortless playability. Period-correct details like the '51 Nocaster style pickguard, V-logo neck plate, and chrome knurled knobs round out this Custom Shop masterpiece - a visually unique, sonically versatile Tele with true mid-century soul.

Weight: 7.2 lbs

SPECS

Base Model: 52 Tele 
Finish Type: Journeyman 
Case: FCS Strat/Tele Tweed 
Bodywood: GTR Ash Off-Center 2PC 
Sort: Yes Sort 
Body Style: 52 Tele 
Neck P/U: HW Twisted Tele BRG Rel 
Middle P/U: None 
Bridge P/U: HW Twisted Tele NK Rel 
Control: Fat 50'S Tele Rel 
Accessory: 52 Tele 
Neck MTG. Holes: 4 Bolt
Bridge Holes: Tele 51-54 WO PU Rel 
Body Finish: LAC 
Top Color: Candy Tangerine 
Bridge: Tele 51-54 WO PU Rel 
Output: Vint Tele 
Neck Plate: V Logo Rel 
Back Plate: None 
Rear Cover: None 
Strings: 010-013-017-026-036-046
String Tree: Vint Disk 50-55 Rel 
Strap Lock: No Strap Locks
Pickguard: 51 Nocaster Rel 
Controls: Fat 50'S Tele Rel
Switch Tip: AM Vint Tele Rel 
Volume Knob: 52 Tele Knurled CHR Rel 
Neck P/U: HW Twisted Tele BRG Rel 
Middle P/U: None 
Bridge P/U: HW Twisted Tele NK Rel 
Neck Finish: Med_Tint NCL
Neck Blank: Maple 5/4 QTR Sawn 
Fretboard Wood: None
Truss Rod: 50'S
No. of Frets: 21
Tuning Keys: Vint W/Fender Logo Rel 
Mounting Style: 4 Bolt 
Head Style: Tele
Head Scoop: 52
Head Thickness: 0.575"
Fret wire: Narrow Tall /6103
Facedots: Micarta Black 250
Dot Spacing: Wide
Fret Board Radius: 9.50" Radius
Nut Width: 1.625"
Butt Width: 2.200"
Neck Shape: 1954 'U'
Neck Spec 1ST: .940"
12th Fret: 970"
Neck Binding: No
Nut: Bone
Side Dots: Micarta Black 3/32"
Headstock Binding: No
Decal: Vint Silver Fender Tele
Width at Nut: 1.625"
Custom Dims: 940/970
Weight: 7.2 lbs

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