Specs:
• Model: ’68 Telecaster NOS
• Finish: Black Paisley Front and Back
• Body: 2-Piece Alder
• Neck: Rift Sawn Maple
• Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Profile: 60 Style Oval “C”
• Fingerboard: Round-Lam Rift Sawn Maple
• Radius: 7.25" - 9.50" Compound Radius
• Frets: 21 Medium Vintage / 47095
• Nut: Bone, 1.650"
• Inlays: Micarta Black 7mm Dots
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Pickups: Custom Shop ’63 Tele Neck RH/LH, Hand-Wound ’67 Tele Bridge NOS
• Controls: Modern Tele
• Switching: 3-Way
• Bridge: Tele ’67 Without Pickup Route
• Saddles: Vintage Tele
• Tuners: Schaller F Key
• Pickguard: Tele .06 Clear Poly 8 Hole
• Hardware: Chrome / Nickel
• Neck Plate: R Serial F Logo
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Black Tolex Strat / Tele Case
• Country: USA
• Year: 2025

Personal Thoughts:
This is a seriously cool Custom Shop Tele and a really unusual take on the late-’60s formula. The big draw is obviously the Black Paisley finish, and it works brilliantly here because it has all the period-correct attitude of the original paisley teles, but with a darker, moodier look that makes it feel a bit more special and less expected than the usual pink route. The clear guard is a great touch too, as it lets the finish do all the talking. I also really like the rest of the spec. The rift sawn maple neck, round-lam maple board, compound radius and medium vintage frets should make it feel vintage-inspired but still very easy to get on with. The Custom Shop ’63 neck pickup paired with the hand-wound ’67 bridge is a smart combination as well, giving it a nice spread of warmth, bite and snap. A very eye-catching and very collectible Custom Shop Tele.

Condition Report:
Mint / as new condition. Overseas import example. NOS finish is factory correct as part of the original Custom Shop spec. Presents exceptionally well overall, with no noteworthy wear to mention.

Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.