Telecaster: Custom Shop Time Machine/Relic Series

Time Machine Series Telecasters are built to exacting specifications of their respective vintages, including: body contours and radii, neck shape, fingerboard radius, pickups, electronics and hardware. Original materials, tooling and production techniques are employed whenever possible.
Each model is available in three distinct finish packages: NOS (New Old Stock), as if the guitar was bought new in its respective year and brought forward in time to the present day; Closet Classic, as if the guitar was bought new in its respective year, played perhaps a dozen times a year and then carefully put away - has a few small dings, lightly checked finish, oxidized hardware and aged plastic parts; Relic, shows natural wear and tear of years of heavy use - nicks, dings, scratches, worn finish, rusty hardware, and aged plastic parts.
In 2009, Fender discontinued the Closet Classic finish leaving only the NOS and Relic models. Fender also introduced the Classic S-1 Telecaster that combines elements from both vintage and modern designs. The body, neck, and overall design are styled after a 1950s Telecaster, but the pickups, electronics, and bridge are from modern designs.

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'50S RELIC NO-CASTER (CUSTOM SHOP NO. 010-5102)

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- single cutaway light ash body, bolt-on maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, six-on-one-side tuners, strings through vintage bridge with three Gatton saddles, two Custom '50s single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch mounted on metal plate, aged nickel hardware, available in Honey Blonde finish, mfg. 1996-98.
The '50s Relic Telecaster produced between 1996 and 1998 is commonly referred to as a Cunetto Relic due to Vincent Cunetto's involvement in the aging/distressing process.
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'51 "NOCASTER" NOS (CUSTOM SHOP NO. 015/151-0102)

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- single cutaway ash body, bolt-on U-shaped maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, Tele-style headstock with Fender logo only (no model name) and six-on-one-side tuners, single-ply black pickguard, two single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch mounted on a metal plate, nickel hardware, available in Vintage Blonde NOS finish, mfg. 1999-2009, 2012-present.
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'51 "Nocaster" Closet Classic (Custom Shop, No. 015-0202)

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- similar to the '51 "Nocaster" (NOS) except has Closet Classic finish/wear, available in Honey Blonde finish, mfg. 1999-2008.
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'51 "Nocaster" Relic (Custom Shop, No. 015/151-0302)

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- similar to the '51 "Nocaster" (NOS) except has Relic finish/wear, available in Honey Blonde finish, mfg. 1999-2009, 2012-present.
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1952 TELECASTER HB RELIC (NO. 150-5402)

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- single cutaway premium ash Tele-style body, bolt-on mid-1950s soft V-shaped one-piece maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with Dunlop 6105 frets and black dot inlays, Tele-style headstock, six-on-one-side Gotoh tuners, original vintage Tele bridge with three brass saddles, single-ply black bakelite pickguard with five screws, one Seymour Duncan '59 humbucker pickup (neck) and one Custom NoCaster vintage Tele single coil pickup (bridge), two flat dome Tele knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch with a black tip mounted on a Tele-style chrome plate, nickel/chrome hardware, available in 3-Color Sunburst or NoCaster Blonde relic finish, 25.5 in. scale, deluxe black hardshell case, strap, cable, polishing cloth, and certificate of authenticity included, mfg. 2010 only.
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1952 TELECASTER RELIC (NO. 150-5202)

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- single cutaway lightweight ash Tele-style body, bolt-on 10/56 large V-shaped one-piece maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, Tele-style headstock, six-on-one-side tuners, original vintage Tele bridge with three brass saddles, gold anodized pickguard with five screws, two Custom Shop "Twisted" Tele single coil pickups, two flat dome Tele knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch with a black tip mounted on a Tele-style chrome plate, Greasebucket tone circuit, gold hardware, available in Aged Lake Placid Blue, Candy Tangerine, or Melon Candy relic finish, 25.5 in. scale, deluxe black hardshell case, strap, cable, polishing cloth, and certificate of authenticity included, mfg. 2013 only.
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1953 TELECASTER HEAVY RELIC (NO. 150-5302)

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- single cutaway select lightweight ash Tele-style body, bolt-on mid-1950s soft V-shaped one-piece maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with Dunlop 6105 frets and black dot inlays, Tele-style headstock, six-on-one-side Gotoh tuners, original vintage Tele bridge with three brass saddles, single-ply black bakelite pcikguard with five screws, two Custom Shop NoCaster single coil pickups, two Tele knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch with a black tip mounted on a Tele-style chrome plate, nickel/chrome hardware, available in NoCaster Blonde heavy relic finish, 25.5 in. scale, deluxe tweed hardshell case with red interior, strap, cable, polishing cloth, and certificate of authenticity included, mfg. 2011 only.
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'60 TELECASTER CUSTOM NOS (CUSTOM SHOP NO. 015-3300)

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- single cutaway alder body, bolt-on C-shaped maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, six-on-one-side tuners, vintage style bridge with three saddles, two Custom '60s single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way switch mounted on metal plate, nickel/chrome hardware, available in 3-Color Sunburst, Candy Apple Red, or Sonic Blue finish, mfg. 2003-04.
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'60 Telecaster Custom Closet Classic (Custom Shop No. 015-3400)

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- similar to the '60 Telecaster Custom NOS except has Closet Classic finish/wear, available in 3-Color Sunburst, Candy Apple Red, or Sonic Blue finish, mfg. 2003-04.
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'60 Telecaster Custom Relic (No. 015-3500)

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- similar to the '60 Telecaster Custom NOS, except has Relic finish wear, available in 3-Color Sunburst, Candy Apple Red, or Sonic Blue finish, mfg. 2003-04.
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1961 RELIC TELECASTER CUSTOM (NO. 151-0500)

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- single cutaway select lightweight ash Tele-style body, front and back body binding, bolt-on early-1960s C-shaped maple neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with clay dot inlays, Tele-style headstock, six-on-one-side vintage-style Fender/Gotoh tuners, original vintage Tele-style bridge with three brass saddles, three-ply black white pickguard, two Twisted Tele single coil pickups, two Tele knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch with a black tip mounted on a Tele-style chrome plate, nickel/chrome hardware, available in Black or Faded 3-Color Sunburst finish, 25.5 in. scale, Custom Shop hardshell case, strap, cable, picks, polishing cloth, and certificate of authenticity included, mfg. 2012 only.
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'63 TELECASTER NOS (CUSTOM SHOP NO. 015-1000)

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- single cutaway alder body, bolt-on C-shaped maple neck, 21-fret round-lam rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, six-on-one-side tuners, Tele-style bridge, three-ply white/black/white pickguard, two single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch mounted on a metal plate, available in 3-Color Sunburst (2009 only), Black (2009 only), Candy Apple Red (1999-2008), Dakota Red (2009 only), Lake Placid Blue (1999-2008), Sonic Blue (2009 only), or White Blonde (1999-2008) finish, mfg. 1999-2009.
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'63 Telecaster Closet Classic (Custom Shop, No. 015-1100)

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- similar to the '63 Telecaster NOS except has Closet Classic finish/wear, available in Candy Apple Red, Lake Placid Blue, or Vintage Blonde finish, mfg. 1999-2008.
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'63 Telecaster Relic (Custom Shop No. 015-1200)

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- similar to the '63 Telecaster NOS except has Relic finish/wear, available in 3-Color Sunburst (2009 only), Black (2009 only), Candy Apple Red (1999-2008), Dakota Red (2009 only), Lake Placid Blue (1999-2008), Sonic Blue (2009 only), or White Blonde (1999-2008) finish, mfg. 1999-2009.
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'67 TELECASTER NOS (CUSTOM SHOP NO. 155-6700/6702)

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- single cutaway alder body, bolt-on C-shaped maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays (6702, 2004-08 only) or rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays (6700), large late 1960s-style logo on headstock with six-on-one-side tuners, Tele-style bridge, three-ply white/black/white pickguard, two single coil pickups, two knobs (v, tone) and a three-way pickup switch mounted on a metal plate, available in Aged Vintage White (2011 only), Arctic White (2004-08), Black (2004-08), Candy Apple Red (2011 only), or Shoreline Gold (2004-08) finish, mfg. summer 2004-08, reintroduced 2011 only.
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'67 Telecaster Closet Classic (Custom Shop No. 156-6700/6702)

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- similar to the '67 Telecaster NOS, except has Closet Classic finish/wear, available in Arctic White, Black, or Shoreline Gold finish, mfg. summer 2004-08.
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'67 Telecaster Relic (No. 157-6700/6702)

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- similar to the '67 Telecaster NOS, except has Relic finish/wear, available in Aged Vintage White (2011 only), Arctic White (2004-08), Black (2004-08), Candy Apple Red (2011 only), or Shoreline Gold (2004-08) finish, mfg. summer 2004-08, reintroduced 2011 only.
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1972 CLOSET CLASSIC CUSTOM TELECASTER (NO. 151-0092)

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- single cutaway lightweight ash Tele-style body with belly cut contour, bolt-on '69 U-shaped maple neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, 1970s Tele-style headstock, six-on-one-side tuners, original vintage Tele bridge with three brass saddles, three-ply black pickguard, one Wide Range humbucker pickup (neck) and one Custom Shop "Twisted" Tele single coil pickup (bridge), four witch hat knobs (two v, two tone), three-way pickup switch, chrome hardware, available in Black Closet Classic finish, 25.5 in. scale, hardshell case, strap, cable, polishing cloth, and certificate of authenticity included, mfg. 2013 only.
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TELECASTER THINLINE NOS (CUSTOM SHOP NO. 150-0502)

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- single cutaway semi-hollow premium ash body, single f-hole, bolt-on maple U-shaped neck, 21-fret maple fingerboard with black dot inlays, six-on-one-side Gotoh tuners, Vintage style STB hardtail bridge, large black pickguard, one Twisted Tele neck pickup and one Broadcaster bridge pickup, two knobs (v, tone), three-way switch, chrome hardware, deluxe black hardshell case included, available in Black or Vintage Blonde finish, 25.5 in. scale, mfg. 2006-08.
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Telecaster Thinline Closet Classic (Custom Shop No. 151-0502)

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