Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Custom Classic – Custom Order Crafted by the Fender Custom Shop The select ash body, featuring a "Closet Classic" nitrocellulose finish, allows the natural wood grain to show through the unique Ocean Turquoise color, while the roasted quartersawn maple neck ensures exceptional structural stability and an extremely responsive feel. The Large "C" profile offers a substantial yet comfortable grip, paired with a 9.5"-radius fretboard, 21 Medium Jumbo frets, and a 1.650" nut width—features that significantly enhance playability compared to traditional vintage specifications. The electronics feature a pair of Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster pickups, wired with modern Telecaster circuitry, delivering all the twang, dynamics, and harmonic richness characteristic of the finest Custom Shop Telecasters. The hardware is strictly vintage-style—including a three-brass-saddle Tele bridge, Fender Vintage tuners, and a single-ply black pickguard—completing an elegant, timeless aesthetic. A Custom Order built for those who desire a Telecaster with a vintage soul but all the features demanded by the modern guitarist. The specifications align with the options offered in the Fender Custom Shop Design Guide. Specifications Model Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Custom Classic Custom Order Production Year: 2019 Serial Number: 102089688 Body Body: Ash Top: N/A Finish: Closet Classic Nitrocellulose Color: Ocean Turquoise Neck Wood: Roasted Quartersawn Maple Joint: Bolt-on Profile: Large "C" Finish: Nitro Tint Truss Rod: Vintage Fretboard Roasted Maple Radius: 9.5" Scale: 25.5" (648 mm) 21 Medium Jumbo frets Black Micarta fret markers Black Micarta side dots Nut: Black Micarta Nut Width: 1.650" (41.9 mm) Headstock Fender Spaghetti Logo with black outline Vintage string trees Fender Vintage Nickel tuners Electronics Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster Wiring: Modern Tele Wiring Selector: 3-way Controls: Volume Tone Hardware Vintage Telecaster Bridge Brass saddles Black single-ply pickguard Standard neck plate Nickel/Chrome hardware Included Accessories Fender Custom Shop Case Certificate of Authenticity Original Fender Custom Shop Travel Sheet Key Features Fender Custom Shop Custom Order Selected Ash body Closet Classic Nitrocellulose finish Exclusive Ocean Turquoise finish Roasted quartersawn maple neck Large C profile 9.5" radius fretboard 21 Medium Jumbo frets Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster pickups Modern wiring Vintage bridge with three brass saddles Setup geared towards both the vintage aesthetic and modern professional use.