We love when the Fender Custom Shop steps off the beaten path, and this guitar is a perfect example of that creative spirit. With specs you’d usually expect from boutique builders, this Tele-style build features a Korina body, a P90 in the neck, a Blackguard-style bridge pickup, roasted maple neck, and a half tort pickguard. It’s a smart blend of tradition and originality - and it totally works.

The roasted maple neck feels great in-hand, shaped to a comfortable ’60s C profile (.79"–.93") with a smooth taper that keeps the lower positions easy to navigate. The 9 1/2–12” compound radius and jumbo 6100 frets make bending and lead work effortless, while still preserving that classic Fender feel. It’s a Strat-leaning carve with just the perfect amount of depth.

Plugged in, the bridge pickup delivers bold, punchy Tele twang with a touch of midrange heft, while the P90 neck pickup leans into warm, rounded tones reminiscent of a vintage Les Paul. Both pickups shine whether you're running clean or pushing into edge-of-breakup territory.

A fun, fresh take on a Tele - with tone, looks, and feel that stand out from the pack.

• Body//Body--2-Piece Korina, Finish--New Old Stock / Lacquer, Color--Aged Natural
• Hardware//Pickups--Custom Shop P90 / Hand-wound Original Blackguard, Controls--3-Way / Volume / Tone / Dual Stack, Bridge--Tele w/RSD saddles, Tuners--Vintage Style Tuning Machines w/tort buttons, Pickguard--Caballo Tono Tortoise
• Neck//Neck--Roasted Maple, Carve--'60s Style C (.79-.93"), Radius--9 1/2" - 12", Nut--1.65" Bone, Frets--21 Jumbo (6100), Inlay--Vintage Clay Dots, Scale Length--25 1/2"
• Other//Serial #--CZ586748, Weight--7lbs 9oz, Case--Deluxe Hardshell Case

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