Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition CuNiFe Time Capsule Bigsby Telecaster - Candy Tangerine/2026 Summer Dealer Event #CZ589635

The Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition CuNiFe Time Capsule Bigsby Telecaster in Candy Tangerine, released as part of the 2026 Summer Dealer Event as Instrument #141, is a refined expression of Fender’s most meticulous craftsmanship, blending vintage inspired design language with elevated Custom Shop detail and modern playability. The Flash Coat Lacquer finish over a lightweight alder double bound body with rope purfling gives the instrument a striking visual depth, where bold color meets understated elegance. At 8 lbs 10 oz, it delivers a balanced and resonant platform that feels substantial without sacrificing comfort or responsiveness.

The tinted quarter sawn maple neck, shaped to a 60 Style Oval “C” profile, carries the familiar feel of a classic early sixties instrument, enhanced by the smooth, thin character of Flash Coat lacquer. A matching peg head completes the cohesive aesthetic, while the dark rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and contrast both visually and sonically. The 9.5 inch radius provides a modern, versatile playing surface, paired with narrow tall 6105 frets that support clean articulation and effortless bending across the entire neck. Mother of pearl inlays offer a subtle touch of refinement, while the bone nut and early sixties truss rod nut maintain traditional Fender construction principles.

Tonally, this Telecaster presents a highly versatile SH configuration. The bridge position features a hand wound Original Blackguard pickup, delivering the unmistakable snap, twang, and dynamic edge that defines vintage Telecaster sound. In the neck position, a CuNiFe Wide Range humbucker provides a broader tonal foundation, rich in harmonic content, warmth, and clarity. Together, they form a compelling contrast of brightness and depth, controlled through a simple three position toggle switch that offers bridge, both pickups, and neck settings for immediate and intuitive tonal selection.

The Bigsby B5 vibrato system paired with an RSD Jazzmaster style bridge introduces expressive pitch modulation while maintaining stable performance and smooth feel. Closet Classic treatment across the hardware and engraved Limited Edition chrome neck plate gives the instrument a gently aged, well preserved character that evokes the feel of a seasoned vintage piece. Vintage style tuning machines, knurled chrome knobs, top hat switch tips, and a 3 ply parchment pickguard complete the design with understated authenticity.

As a 2026 Summer Dealer Event Limited Edition, this Time Capsule Telecaster, Instrument #141, stands as a highly curated Custom Shop creation, combining visual artistry, tonal versatility, and meticulous detail into a collectible yet fully performance ready instrument.

Other specifications include:

• Body Material: Lightweight Alder Double Bound (Rope Purfling) Body
• Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
• Neck Material: Tinted Quarter Sawn Maple Neck w/ Matching Peg
• Neck Shape: 60 Style Oval "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Dark Rosewood Fretboard
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall 6105
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: .790" (20 mm)
• Truss Rod Nut: Early 60's
• Neck Plate: Engraved Limited Edition Chrome Closet Classic
• Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
• Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl
• Bridge Pickup: Hand-Wound Original Blackguard Bridge Pickup, Closet Classic
• Neck Pickup: Closet Classic CuNiFe Wide Range Humbucker
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Pickup Configuration: SH
• Bridge: Bigsby B5 Vibrato with RSD Jazzmaster Bridge, Closet Classic
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style 
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Closet Classic
• Pickguard: 3 Ply Parchment Pickguard
• Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
• Switch Tips: Top Hat Style
• Control Assembly: Dual Stack HS Tele Wiring
• Strings: .010-.046 Gauges
• 8 lbs 10 oz
• #CZ589635

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