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Fender Custom Shop 1968 Telecaster "Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Faded/Aged Black w/Bigsby

Fender Custom Shop 1968 Telecaster "Chicago Special" Journeyman Relic Faded/Aged Black w/Bigsby

Serial Number: R95893

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Description

It is no secret that the Fender Custom Shop has been creating the best instruments since 1987. In keeping with the true spirit of Leo’s original vision of the company, each instrument is built with the highest level of care and excellence. Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we have collaborated with the best minds at Fender to build the best instruments from top to bottom, tirelessly going over each spec to ensure that we offer you the best of what Fender has to offer. 

Featuring measurements and components we hand-selected from across history, our “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitars highlight important years in the development of core models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster and more. We capture the energy and essence of their respective eras with iconic fingerboard radii and period-correct plastics, matched headstocks and slab fingerboards, classic finishes and not-so-classic colorways. But that’s just the beginning of what makes our Fender Custom Shop guitars so special. We take customization a step further with rift sawn necks for added resonance and expanded control sets for tonal versatility, and every “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitar features our own custom Chicago Special pickups, designed in conjunction with Fender Custom Shop Vice President of Product Development Mike Lewis.

"Chicago Special" Tele® pickups
  • Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
  • 43 gauge enamel wire
  • BRIDGE: Wide diameter AlNiCo 3 magnets combined with thinner 43 gauge enamel wire equals 'hot juicy tone'
  • NECK: Wide diameter AlNiCo 5 magnets overwound with 43 gauge enamel wire gives high output, clarity, and punch

Model Number: 9237100416
Serial Number: R95893
Finish Package: Journeyman Relic
Case: Fender Custom Shop Black
 
Body Wood: Alder, 2-Piece
Body Color: Faded/Aged Black
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Sort for Lightweight: Yes
 
Hardware Plating: Chrome/Nickel
Bridge Assembly: Bigsby B-5 Bridge & Tailpiece
Output Assembly: Vintage Tele
Control Assembly: '67 Tele
Neck Plate: R Serial "F" Logo
Tuner Keys: Schaller "F" Key
String Guide: American Vintage 56-58
String Gauge: .010-.046
 
Neck Assembly: '67 Tele
Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer, Medium Tint
Neck Blank: Maple Rift Sawn
Fingerboard: Maple Rift Sawn
Truss Rod: 60s
Head Style: Tele
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575"
Neck Scoop: 60
Dot Spacing: Narrow
Face Dot: Micarta Black 7mm
Side Dot: Micarta Black .3/32"
Fret Wire: 50085
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50" Radius
Neck Back Shape: '60 Style Oval "C"
Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .850"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .920"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Nut Material: Bone
Number of Bolts: 4 Bolt
Head Cap Decal: 67-76 Tele
 
Pickguard: 60 Tele 3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Neck: Hand Wound '67 Tele Neck
Pickup Bridge: Hand Wound '67 Tele Bridge
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
Selector Switch Tip: Black Top Hat
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SKU: 9237100416-R95893

Description

It is no secret that the Fender Custom Shop has been creating the best instruments since 1987. In keeping with the true spirit of Leo’s original vision of the company, each instrument is built with the highest level of care and excellence. Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we have collaborated with the best minds at Fender to build the best instruments from top to bottom, tirelessly going over each spec to ensure that we offer you the best of what Fender has to offer. 

Featuring measurements and components we hand-selected from across history, our “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitars highlight important years in the development of core models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster and more. We capture the energy and essence of their respective eras with iconic fingerboard radii and period-correct plastics, matched headstocks and slab fingerboards, classic finishes and not-so-classic colorways. But that’s just the beginning of what makes our Fender Custom Shop guitars so special. We take customization a step further with rift sawn necks for added resonance and expanded control sets for tonal versatility, and every “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitar features our own custom Chicago Special pickups, designed in conjunction with Fender Custom Shop Vice President of Product Development Mike Lewis.

"Chicago Special" Tele® pickups
  • Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
  • 43 gauge enamel wire
  • BRIDGE: Wide diameter AlNiCo 3 magnets combined with thinner 43 gauge enamel wire equals 'hot juicy tone'
  • NECK: Wide diameter AlNiCo 5 magnets overwound with 43 gauge enamel wire gives high output, clarity, and punch

Model Number: 9237100416
Serial Number: R95893
Finish Package: Journeyman Relic
Case: Fender Custom Shop Black
 
Body Wood: Alder, 2-Piece
Body Color: Faded/Aged Black
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Sort for Lightweight: Yes
 
Hardware Plating: Chrome/Nickel
Bridge Assembly: Bigsby B-5 Bridge & Tailpiece
Output Assembly: Vintage Tele
Control Assembly: '67 Tele
Neck Plate: R Serial "F" Logo
Tuner Keys: Schaller "F" Key
String Guide: American Vintage 56-58
String Gauge: .010-.046
 
Neck Assembly: '67 Tele
Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer, Medium Tint
Neck Blank: Maple Rift Sawn
Fingerboard: Maple Rift Sawn
Truss Rod: 60s
Head Style: Tele
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575"
Neck Scoop: 60
Dot Spacing: Narrow
Face Dot: Micarta Black 7mm
Side Dot: Micarta Black .3/32"
Fret Wire: 50085
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50" Radius
Neck Back Shape: '60 Style Oval "C"
Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .850"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .920"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Nut Material: Bone
Number of Bolts: 4 Bolt
Head Cap Decal: 67-76 Tele
 
Pickguard: 60 Tele 3-Ply Parchment
Pickup Neck: Hand Wound '67 Tele Neck
Pickup Bridge: Hand Wound '67 Tele Bridge
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
Selector Switch Tip: Black Top Hat