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Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster "Chicago Special" Journeyman Purple Sparkle Flake

Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster "Chicago Special" Journeyman Purple Sparkle Flake

Serial Number: R113920

Weight: 7lbs 2oz

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Description

The benchmark of craftsmanship, the Fender Custom Shop is the apex of what Fender has to offer. Each instrument is hand-crafted by Fender Master Builders from only the finest, premium-grade components. The Custom Shop, known also as “The Dream Factory,” produces extremely limited runs of period-correct touchstones from the Fender catalog, as well as special one-offs featuring experimental, ground-up design and appointments. Custom hand-wound and treated pickups, exotic tonewoods, hand-aged hardware, special relicing techniques–only the best of the best goes into what leaves the Fender Custom Shop. Fender’s finest expression of quality and art, supreme in all ways.

"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: 9237101261
Serial Number: R113920
Finish Package: Journeyman
Case: Fender Custom Shop Black
Weight: 7lbs 2.1oz

Body Wood: Alder
Body Color: Purple Sparkle Flake
Body Finish: Lacquer

Hardware Plating: Chrome
Bridge Assembly: 51-54 Tele
Output Assembly: Vintage
Control Assembly: Fat 50s
Neck Plate: R Serial Vintage
Tuner Keys: Vintage w/Fender Logo
String Guide: 59-64 American Vintage
String Gauge: .010-.046

Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
Neck Blank: Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood
Sort for Dark Rosewood: Yes
Truss Rod: Early 60s
Head Style: Tele
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575"
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta White
Side Dot: Micarta White
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall Sanko 6105
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Neck Back Shape: 63 Strat "C"
Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .830"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.000"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Nut Material: Bone
Number of Bolts: 4
Head Cap Decal: 52-60 Tele

Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint
Pickup Neck: Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Pickup Bridge: Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
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SKU: 9237101261-R113920

Description

The benchmark of craftsmanship, the Fender Custom Shop is the apex of what Fender has to offer. Each instrument is hand-crafted by Fender Master Builders from only the finest, premium-grade components. The Custom Shop, known also as “The Dream Factory,” produces extremely limited runs of period-correct touchstones from the Fender catalog, as well as special one-offs featuring experimental, ground-up design and appointments. Custom hand-wound and treated pickups, exotic tonewoods, hand-aged hardware, special relicing techniques–only the best of the best goes into what leaves the Fender Custom Shop. Fender’s finest expression of quality and art, supreme in all ways.

"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: 9237101261
Serial Number: R113920
Finish Package: Journeyman
Case: Fender Custom Shop Black
Weight: 7lbs 2.1oz

Body Wood: Alder
Body Color: Purple Sparkle Flake
Body Finish: Lacquer

Hardware Plating: Chrome
Bridge Assembly: 51-54 Tele
Output Assembly: Vintage
Control Assembly: Fat 50s
Neck Plate: R Serial Vintage
Tuner Keys: Vintage w/Fender Logo
String Guide: 59-64 American Vintage
String Gauge: .010-.046

Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
Neck Blank: Rift Sawn Maple
Fingerboard: AAA Rosewood
Sort for Dark Rosewood: Yes
Truss Rod: Early 60s
Head Style: Tele
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575"
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta White
Side Dot: Micarta White
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall Sanko 6105
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Neck Back Shape: 63 Strat "C"
Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .830"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.000"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Nut Material: Bone
Number of Bolts: 4
Head Cap Decal: 52-60 Tele

Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint
Pickup Neck: Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Pickup Bridge: Hand-Wound Chicago Special
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome