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PRICE: £3399.99
 
Specs
Model: American Telecaster NOS
Finish: Honey Blonde (New Old Stock)
Body: Alder
Neck: Flame Baked Maple, Modern C Profile
Fingerboard: Flame Baked Maple, 21 Narrow Tall Frets
Inlays: Black Dot
Bridge: Vintage-Style Tele with Compensated Brass Saddles
Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 Nocaster Single-Coils
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Selector Switch
Nut Width: 1.650”
Scale Length: 25.5”
Tuners: Vintage-Style Fender
Case: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
 
Personal Reflection
This Honey Blonde Telecaster NOS from Fender's Custom Shop is a modern take on a classic design, featuring a visually stunning flame baked maple neck and fingerboard. The New Old Stock (NOS) finish gives the guitar a pristine, factory-fresh look that pairs beautifully with the unique vibrancy of the Sapphire Blue finish. The flame maple adds not only a luxurious visual element but also enhances the tonal brightness and stability of the neck.
 
The hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups are a perfect match, delivering a broad tonal range with plenty of twang and clarity, whether for vintage-inspired clean tones or gritty overdriven leads. The vintage-style Tele bridge with compensated brass saddles ensures excellent intonation and classic tone, making this guitar as functional as it is beautiful.
 
Ben described the Honey Blonde finish as “striking yet elegant” and highlighted the flame baked maple neck as a standout feature, calling it “both visually and tonally exceptional.” He also appreciated the smooth playability and the classic, balanced tone of the Nocaster pickups, making this Tele a true player's guitar.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in mint condition, imported directly from an overseas supplier and as new. The Sapphire Blue finish is flawless, and the flame baked maple neck and fingerboard are pristine, showcasing exceptional figuring. The frets are perfect, ensuring smooth playability, and the electronics are fully functional, delivering the clear, articulate tones characteristic of a Custom Shop Telecaster. This is an outstanding instrument for players and collectors alike, offering timeless style with modern precision.