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Your journey has only just begun. The Fender Custom Shop 1956 Journeyman Relic Tele is a sonic superstar. Made to the exact specifications of a genuine 1956 Telecaster, it has been reliced for full authenticity. Put it side by side with the genuine article - you'd hardly tell the difference. It boasts a premium lacquer finish to go with the classic Telecaster body design, and a supreme nitro finish on the neck for that supreme '50s feel. You can let this guitar take you away to a different dimension with its unique, genuine, vintage sound and unrivalled feel.
Get your groove on. Hand-wound Custom Shop '55/'56 Single Coil Tele pickups deliver a punchy, twangy sound which will breathe life into all your riffs. Lead sounds fluid and rhythm tight through these perfectly crafted tone machines. Classic tele staggered pole pieces in the bridge pickup coax out the inter-string response for a beautifully crisp tone. If you're looking to go on a whirlwind adventure on the road - this is your new partner in crime.
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It's legendary. Fender are famed for their Custom Shop guitars, which represent the best of the best when it comes to premium feel and superb tone. Hand crafted with the finest attention to detail and features which will make your jaw drop, only holding one of these guitars can show you how truly stunning and pristine they truly are. They're guaranteed to make your music shine.
Bursting with tone. The hand-wound single-coil pickups in the neck and bridge are sure to delight your ears. They have that classic, punchy twang which put the Tele on the map, with slightly more tonal thickness for added richness. The bridge pickup brings out more crunch and bite, but is still more than smooth enough for soaring lead lines. You'll find the neck pickup is rich and fat, beefing up each note you play with vintage warmth. Whether you like it clean or crunchy, soft or loud – these pickups will never let you down.
Made from maple. Crafted to perfection. The 10/56 'V' shape of this neck gives it a beautifully authentic and comfortable feel. Playing it will be the most satisfying and rewarding experience you ever have on guitar – and it suits any style. With a bright resonance and tinted nitrocellulose lacquer finish, you'll be able to make each riff you play sound superbly fresh and crisp, whilst improvising is sure to feel natural. Liberate your licks.
Beaming with opportunity. The maple fretboard sitting atop the neck bears some subtle yet beautiful relicing for that authentic '50s effect. Its superb smoothness will have your fingers sailing across the frets as free as birds, and string bends will come so easily. You have to feel it to believe it.
Don't be fooled. Despite the vintage aesthetics and sound, this is a guitar which can be taken on tour today. With the professional craftsmanship and flawless features which have gone into its design, the 1956 Journeyman Relic Tele will perform to exception whenever and wherever you play it. The Strings-Thru-Body tele bridge is top of the range, keeping your tuning rock steady – ideal for any live show. The luxury hardshell case which comes with it is also indestructible, and allows you to carry this perfect instrument anywhere in style. This is how guitars were always meant to look and sound.