Fender Custom Shop 50's Telecaster Thinline Journeyman Relic - Red Sparkle

Step into the spotlight with a Telecaster that screams rock 'n' roll royalty. This Fender Custom Shop 50's Thinline isn’t just a guitar; it’s a masterclass in style and resonance. Wrapped in a jaw-dropping Red Sparkle finish with a Journeyman Relic treatment, it looks like a vintage treasure that’s spent decades on the world’s best stages. The hollow ash body—roasted for extra stability and a played-in "sweetness"—offers that classic Thinline airiness, perfectly complemented by a Bigsby B5 vibrato that lets you add subtle shimmer or deep dives to your chords.

Under the hood, this Tele is a tonal chameleon. We’ve paired a Seymour Duncan Antiquity humbucker in the neck for thick, buttery jazz and blues tones with a Hand-Wound Tomatillo bridge pickup that delivers that signature Fender "spank" with a slightly sweeter, more musical top end. Whether you're channeling the country-rock swagger of Clarence White or the experimental textures of modern indie icons, the dual-stack 250/500k wiring and Greasebucket tone circuit ensure your high end stays clear and defined, even when you roll the volume back.

The neck is a player’s dream, featuring a stunning 3A Roasted Flame Maple blank carved into a comfortable '52 Style "U" profile. It’s beefy enough to feel substantial but plays lightning-fast thanks to the 9.5" to 12" compound radius and Medium Jumbo frets. Finished with elegant Mother of Pearl block inlays and a Bigsby tailpiece, this guitar is a tribute to the legacy of the 1950s while offering the precision and reliability of the modern Fender Custom Shop.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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Roasted Ash Thinline Body: Delivers a lightweight feel with enhanced resonance and a stunning Red Sparkle finish.

Flame Maple Neck: Beautiful 3A Roasted Flame Maple with a comfortable '52 "U" profile and a compound radius for effortless playability.

Custom Pickup Pairing: A Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker (neck) and Hand-Wound Tomatillo (bridge) offer a massive range of tones.

Bigsby B5 Vibrato: Adds classic pitch-bending capability and a distinct vintage aesthetic.

Premium Appointments: Features genuine Mother of Pearl block inlays and a Journeyman Relic package for an authentic vintage feel.

Body Wood: Roasted Ash (Hollow with F-Hole)

Neck Wood: 3A Roasted Flame Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Maple (One-piece Roasted Flame)

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: 9.50" - 12.0" Compound Radius

Fretboard Inlay/Material: White Real Mother of Pearl Special Blocks

Neck Profile: 52 Style "U"

Finish: Lacquer, Red Sparkle (Journeyman Relic)

Hardware: Chrome/Nickel Relic

Tuners: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo

Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker SF Aged

Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Tele Bridge

Electronics: Dual Stack HS Tele (250/500k), Greasebucket Tone Control

Bridge: Bigsby B5 Bridge and Tailpiece

Manufacturer Part Number: 9231016110

Depth at 1st Fret: .860"

Depth at 12th Fret: .920"