Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Time Machine Series '51 Telecaster Relic, Aged Nocaster Blonde

Full Description

Built to feel like a vintage original

Every detail of this Time Machine Series Telecaster has been carefully selected to recreate the character of a genuine early-'50s instrument. The lightweight two-piece off-centre ash body wears a Super Aged Nocaster Blonde Relic nitro lacquer finish complete with authentic checking, aged hardware and period-inspired wear that gives the guitar the appearance and feel of a treasured original. Fender Custom Shop's meticulous relic process recreates decades of history, while the resonant ash construction preserves the lively response and unmistakable snap that helped establish the Telecaster as one of the world's most iconic electric guitars.

Classic Telecaster tone

A matched set of Fender Custom Shop hand-wound '51 NoCaster pickups captures the unmistakable voice of one of the most influential electric guitars ever made. Expect articulate highs, punchy mids and tight bass response, with exceptional dynamic sensitivity that responds naturally to every nuance of your playing. From bright country picking and open clean chords to blues, rock and driven rhythm work, these pickups retain superb clarity and definition while delivering the unmistakable bite, twang and expressive character associated with the earliest Telecaster designs.

Vintage feel with modern playability

The custom quartersawn AA flame maple neck combines traditional styling with thoughtful refinements for today's guitarist. Its substantial 1951 "U" profile provides authentic vintage comfort, while the compound 7.25" to 12" radius makes first-position chords feel familiar and allows cleaner, more confident bends further up the neck. Narrow tall 6105 frets, a precision-cut bone nut and premium construction all contribute to a smooth, dependable playing experience that feels equally at home on stage, in the studio or during long practice sessions.

Custom Shop craftsmanship

Every element of this guitar reflects Fender Custom Shop attention to detail, from its carefully selected tonewoods and vintage-correct hardware to its expertly applied relic treatment and premium finishing work. The result is an instrument that delivers the appearance, feel and response of an exceptional vintage example while offering the consistency expected from a modern Custom Shop build. Supplied in a Fender Custom Shop tweed case with its accompanying certificate, this 2026 Collection model is equally suited to collectors seeking authenticity and players searching for an inspiring professional instrument.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 2026 Collection Time Machine Series '51 Telecaster Relic, Aged Nocaster Blonde
• Product Code: 9235700182

Body

• Body Wood: Lightweight two-piece off-centre ash
• Finish: Nitro lacquer
• Colour: Super Aged Nocaster Blonde Relic

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Wood: Quartersawn AA flame maple
• Neck Profile: 1951 "U"
• Radius: 7.25"–12" compound radius
• Frets: 21 Narrow Tall (6105)
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650"

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Vintage-style '51–'54 Tele bridge assembly
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 NoCaster Relic
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '51 NoCaster Relic
• Tuners: Vintage-style with Fender logo
• Strings: .010–.046
• Case: Fender Custom Shop tweed case