Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Artisan Knotty Pine Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar in Aged Natural

The Fender Custom Shop represents the highest level of quality and attention to detail. Eye-catching beauty, exquisite tones and unmatched playability; Fender’s Custom Shop instruments epitomise all of those qualities. Whether you're in the market for a timeless, period-accurate workhorse or a unique, ultra modern piece of art, the Custom Shop has it all! We here at Andertons are privileged to stock one of the largest collections of Fender Custom Shop guitars in Europe!

Fender Custom's Artisan Series was designed to showcase exquisite tonewoods with distinctive figures and hand-rubbed oil finishes. Artisan series guitars are also packed with a wealth of special appointments and features that contribute to their striking sound and style. The Artisan Knotty Pine Thinline Tele is no exception! Boasting the finest master craftsmanship only found in the Fender Custom Shop, the Artisan Tele features a Roasted Pine body and Knotty Pine top with f-hole, delivering enhanced tone and resonance. A stunning 60s oval “C” shape roasted AA Birdseye Maple neck is topped with a Rosewood fingerboard and 21 narrow tall frets for a smooth, vintage-inspired playing experience.

At the heart of the Artisan Tele is a set of hand-wound Loaded Nocaster® pickups, delivering sparkling tones that take you back to the golden age of electric guitar building! Fat ’50s Tele wiring allows you to roll the volume back on the guitar without losing your top end. Other premium features include a ’58-’63 Tele bridge with compensated RSD saddles, vintage-style tuning machines and a deluxe hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

Key Features

• Fine Hand Selected Tonewoods - These exquisite, hand-selected materials are not your average cuts of wood! With eye-catching figuring, Artisan Series guitars look every bit as good as they sound!
• Hand Wound Loaded 51 Nocaster Pickups - These overwound pickups are a bit hotter than usual, pushing the front end of your amp a little harder, while remaining dynamic and articulate.
• 60's Oval "C" Neck Profile - Arguably one of Fender Custom's most popular profiles, the 60s Oval "C" offers exceptional comfort and playability for both rhythm and lead playing.
•  '58-'63 Tele® Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles - This vintage-style bridge features brass saddles for improved tone and sustain!
• Deluxe Hardshell Case - This heavy duty hard case offers excellent protection against bumps and dings when you're on the move!

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Top Material: Roasted Pine
• Body Material: Knotty Pine
• Finish: NOS (New Old Stock)

Neck

• Material: 2A Roasted Birdseye Maple
• Profile: 60's Oval "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Fingerboard Material: AAA Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
• Number Of Frets: 21 
• Frets: Narrow Tall / 6105
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
• Joint: 4 Bolt

Hardware

• Finish: Chrome/Nickel
• Bridge: '58-'63 Tele® Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Vintage Style with Tortoise Shell Buttons
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Truss Rod: Early 60s
• Control Knobs: 52 Tele Knurled Chrome
• Strap Buttons: 2

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Hand Wound Loaded 51 Nocaster
• Neck Pickup: Hand Wound Loaded 51 Nocaster
• Controls: Fat 50s Tele
• Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: 010-013-017-026-036-046
• Case: Tweed Strat/Tele Hard Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity