Fender Custom Shop '52 Telecaster NOS - Olive Drab #R144331

There is something timeless about a great Telecaster, and this Fender Custom Shop '52 Telecaster NOS in Olive Drab captures that spirit with a distinctive character all its own. Built with the meticulous attention to detail expected from the Fender Custom Shop, it pairs a roasted alder body with a '52 Style U-shaped neck, creating an instrument with substantial feel, lively resonance, and unmistakable vintage presence. At 7 lbs 12 oz, it offers a satisfying balance between authority and comfort, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in the hands of a discerning collector.

The rosewood neck features a satin lacquer finish and a comfortable 9.5" to 12.0" compound fingerboard radius, fitted with Narrow Tall 6105 frets for smooth playability and expressive bends. The 1.650" (42 mm) bone nut and 25.5" (64.8 cm) scale length retain the familiar Fender proportions, while the Fender/Gotoh Vintage Style Locking tuning machines add modern practicality to the classic aesthetic. The RSD bridge features three brass saddles, complemented by nickel/chrome hardware for a refined yet understated appearance.

A pair of Twisted Tele pickups delivers the unmistakable snap, clarity, and character associated with a great Telecaster, with enough breadth to cover everything from articulate country lines and ringing chords to warm, full-bodied rhythm work. The three-position blade switch selects bridge, bridge and neck, or neck pickup, while master volume and master tone controls keep the experience direct and intuitive. The combination of traditional Telecaster architecture and carefully chosen Custom Shop appointments gives this guitar a voice that is both familiar and remarkably expressive.

Finished in Olive Drab and presented in a Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed case, this NOS '52 Telecaster is a beautifully considered interpretation of one of Fender's most enduring designs. From the roasted alder body and substantial U-shaped neck to the Twisted Tele pickups, brass-saddle bridge, locking vintage-style tuners, bone nut, and satin lacquer finish, every detail contributes to an instrument that feels rooted in Fender history while offering the refinement expected from the Custom Shop. It is a striking, purposeful Telecaster with the character, craftsmanship, and musicality to become a treasured instrument for years to come.

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Other specs include:

• Body Material Roasted Alder
• Neck 52  Style "U" shape 
• Narrow Tall 6105 Frets
• Fingerboard Radius 9.5" -12.0" 
• Neck Material Rosewood
• Neck Finish Satin Lacquer Finish
• Width at Nut 1.650" (42 mm)
• Scale Length 25.5" (64.8 cm)   
• Pickup Configuration S/S
• Bridge Pickup Twisted Tele
• Neck Pickup Twisted Tele
• Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
• Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
• Bridge RSD, 3- brass saddle bridge
• Tuning Machines Fender/Gotoh® Vintage Style Locking
• Nut Bone
• Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Tweed
• 7 lbs 12 oz
• #R144331

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