The Master Builders aren’t the only ones at the Fender Custom Shop turning out top-notch Telecasters. The proof? This 1950s Telecaster Relic featuring a roasted AAAA-grade flame maple neck, Twisted Tele neck pickup, Broadcaster bridge pickup, and Surf Burst Sparkle finish, designed and constructed by shop Apprentice Nick Saccone.
Model Number: 9233002196
Serial Number: CZ548654
Finish Package: Relic
Apprentice Builder: Nick Saccone
Case: Fender Custom Shop Black
Weight: 7lbs 9.2oz
Body Wood: Ash
Body Color: Surf Burst Sparkle
Body Finish: Lacquer
Hardware Plating: Gold
Bridge Assembly: 63 Vintage w/Gatton Saddles
Output Assembly: Vintage
Control Assembly: Present Day Tele
Neck Plate: Vintage Logo Serial Number
Tuner Keys: Vintage w/Fender Logo
String Guide: Vintage Disk 50-55
String Gauge: .010-.046
Neck Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Neck Blank: AAAA Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: AAAA Roasted Maple
Truss Rod: 50s
Head Style: Tele
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575″
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta Black
Side Dot: Micarta Black
Fret Wire: Narrow Tall Sanko 6105
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50″
Neck Back Shape: Nocaster “U”
Neck Nut Width: 1.650″
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .950″
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.000″
Neck Butt Width: 2.200″
Nut Material: Bone
Number of Bolts: 4
Head Cap Decal: 52 Tele Gold
Neck Notes: Heavy Relic Fingerboard and Back of Neck
Pickguard: 59 Tele Anodized Gold
Pickup Neck: Twisted Tele
Pickup Bridge: Broadcaster