Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Roasted Reverse '50s Telecaster Journeyman Relic, Aged Shell Pink

Full Description

Classic Nocaster tone with Custom Shop detail

The Custom Shop hand-wound Loaded '51 Nocaster pickups capture the raw, dynamic sound of Fender’s earliest electric guitars. The bridge pickup delivers bright, cutting highs with plenty of bite, making it ideal for articulate rhythm work and lead lines that need to stand out. The neck pickup provides a warmer, fuller tone, while the middle position blends both for a balanced and versatile sound. This setup offers classic Tele twang with strong dynamics and clarity, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles.

Roasted ash body for enhanced resonance

The offset seam roasted ash body provides a tonal character that combines brightness with added warmth and depth. The roasting process reduces moisture in the wood, improving stability and enhancing resonance, resulting in a more responsive and lively instrument. This gives the guitar a clear, punchy attack with strong sustain, making it well suited to both clean and driven tones. Combined with the nitrocellulose lacquer finish, it allows the body to resonate freely for a dynamic playing experience.

Modern playability with vintage feel

The one-piece quartersawn roasted maple neck offers both strength and a smooth playing surface, helping maintain consistent performance over time. Its '60s Oval "C" profile provides a comfortable grip that suits a wide range of playing styles. The compound radius fingerboard allows for traditional chord playing in lower positions while making bends easier and more controlled higher up the neck. With narrow tall frets, the guitar balances vintage feel with modern playability, making it ideal for expressive playing.

Journeyman Relic with unique styling

The Journeyman Relic finish gives this Telecaster a lightly aged appearance, with subtle wear and checking that add character without heavy distressing. The Aged Shell Pink finish offers a distinctive take on vintage Fender colours, giving the guitar a unique visual identity. Paired with vintage-style hardware and a reverse Nocaster bridge, it combines classic design elements with individual flair. It’s an instrument that stands out visually while delivering dependable performance and authentic tone.

Specifications

• Product Name: Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Roasted Reverse '50s Telecaster Journeyman Relic, Aged Shell Pink
• Product Code: 9235700107

Body

• Body Shape: Telecaster
• Body Style: Solid Body
• Body Material: Offset Seam Roasted Ash
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body: Offset Seam Roasted Ash

Neck & Fretboard

• Headstock: Telecaster
• Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Roasted Maple
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Shape: '60s Oval "C"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Roasted Quartersawn Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" to 12" Compound Radius
• Number of Frets: 21
• Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
• Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
• Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
• Nut Material: Bone
• String Nut: Bone

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Reverse Nocaster Bridge with Brass RSD Saddles
• Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Pickguard: 1-Ply Aged White
• Control Knobs: Nocaster Chrome Relic
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
• Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
• Pickup Configuration: SS
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup