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Description

The Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar is a timeless instrument that blends classic design with modern craftsmanship. This solid body electric guitar is a staple for musicians who crave both versatility and reliability. Crafted with precision, it carries a rich legacy and is revered for its distinctive tone and playability. The Telecaster's ash body and maple neck deliver a resonant sound that is adaptable to a wide range of musical genres, from country twang to rock and blues.

Its vintage-style bridge and brass saddles ensure exceptional tuning stability and sustain, while the single-coil pickups offer clear, articulate tones. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, this guitar offers unmatched performance and a touch of nostalgia. The Fender Custom Telecaster also features a comfortable, modern "C"-shaped neck profile, making it a delight for players who appreciate a sleek feel and smooth playability.

With its iconic design and robust build, the Fender Custom Telecaster is not just an instrument; it's a statement piece for any guitarist looking to elevate their sound and style.

Key Features:

  • Solid ash body for resonant sound
  • Maple neck with modern "C" profile
  • Vintage-style bridge and brass saddles
  • Single-coil pickups for clear, articulate tones
  • 3-way pickup selector switch
  • 21 medium jumbo frets
  • Classic Telecaster design with modern enhancements
Normans Rare Guitars

Normans Rare Guitars

1966 Fender Custom Telecaster | Guitar of the Day

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1966 Fender Custom Telecaster | Guitar of the Day

Normans Rare Guitars

Normans Rare Guitars

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2017 Fender Custom Telecaster Fiesta Red | Guitar of the Day

Normans Rare Guitars

Normans Rare Guitars

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar.

Build quality

  • The Indian Laurel fretboard is noted for being lighter than preferred; some owners wish for a rosewood option.

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  • The roasted Alder body and roasted Maple neck with Rosewood fretboard contribute to the guitar's resonance and extended sustain, enhancing its overall playability.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar is praised for its light weight, making it suitable for players with back issues.

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  • Owners highlight the set neck and extensive sustain, often comparing it to a Les Paul.

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  • The Telecaster FMT includes a coil tap function, providing versatility by allowing players to switch between humbucker and single-coil tones.

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  • The combination of a reverse angle bridge pickup with a neck humbucker provides sweet, warm tones and strong rock capabilities, offering versatility for various music styles.

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  • Owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Daphne Blue on 3 Tone Sunburst color with double binding, enhancing the guitar's visual uniqueness.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners recommend installing locking tuners and zero frets for improved performance.

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  • Adding pickup covers and changing knobs, string trees, and bridge for aesthetic consistency is a common modification.

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  • One owner recommends slightly lowering the bridge for optimal playability, without needing extensive modifications.

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  • Some owners note the proximity of the pickup selector to the knob as a potential issue for quick switching, suggesting that relocating the switch might improve playability.

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Use cases and applications

  • Described as a great light-weight LP substitute with stock Seymour Duncan pickups, making it versatile for different styles.

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Comparisons

  • Some owners favor the Telecaster FMT's Flamed Maple top over Epiphone models, appreciating its aesthetic appeal and reliability during performances.

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  • The PRS SE series is noted as a viable alternative, often praised for being ready to play out of the box, unlike some Epiphones with quality control issues.

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User experience

  • An owner with extensive gigging experience reported that the Fender Telecaster FMT maintained performance reliability without issues.

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See how Nick Valensi uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Nick Valensi

Guitarist

The Strokes

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Verified via reddit

In a reddit AMA, Nick Valensi is asked:

"I saw your tele custom in person when you played with CRX at the taping. Very nice, did Fender make that custom for you? Any plans of a new signature model?"

He replies:

"i found the white tele at guitar center in sherman oaks, ca. i played it for a bit, and really liked it. but, man, it was very expensive. i don't like guitars that are too expensive. so i left it there and went home. and for the next 3 days, i obsessed over that white tele. it's all i could think about. so i just said fuck it and bought it. and it was worth every penny"

See how Chris Shiflett uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Chris Shiflett

Guitarist

Foo Fighters

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Verified via YouTube

In the first two minutes of this Premier Guitar video interview from Nov 2012, Chris Shiflett talks about his 1962 Fender Telecaster Custom electric guitar, with surf green finish and a rosewood fingerboard:

“Well, this guitar here is my newest Tele. I just got this recently from Fender, and as you can see it's a beautiful surf green color. It’s got the white binding which is kind of unusual for a Tele, and it's got the rosewood fretboard. And I love a rosewood fretboard, it's the greatest thing in the world.

I saw this guitar out in New York recently when we were out there, and I was walking around going to guitar stores and stuff and I took a picture of it and texted it to my friend Nate who works over at Fender, and I said dude, do you guys still make this? Can I still get one of these? And he was like yes, and I got it the next week and I've been playing it ever since, this is my favorite guitar right now. And every time you play this guitar people are drawn to it, people love it, I get a lot of compliments on it. Because it's just so pretty.”

The interviewer then asks if Chris Shiflett has made any modifications to the guitar, to which he replies, “I have not changed one thing and I don't plan to. I don't know what kind of pickup this is [pointing to the bridge pickup], I think Nate told me but I forgot. And it sounds great. And I don’t wanna f*ck with it at all. It’s a 1962 Tele Custom. It's perfect. Beautiful.

Theoretically I could use this in the studio to Foo Fighters and there's a few Foo Fighters songs here and there that I could probably get away with using a single coil pickup on. The problem is that - I don’t know if you’ve ever seen us play but we go through from song to song like that, so there's not a lot of time to switch guitars. I have to kinda sneak in guitar switches where I can. And mostly with Foo Fighters I’ve always played guitars with humbuckers in them…”

See how Joe Perry uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Joe Perry

Guitarist

Hollywood Vampires

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Verified via YouTube

"This is a custom shop Tele that he has. This is the 'No More No More' guitar and it's tuned in all Es and all Bs - that's it. This is what he plays on the intro, and when the lead comes up he changes guitars and throws this one behind his back and just plays his solo on a regular tuned guitar. And this is just a custom shop Tele with an interesting robotic looking pickup. It's an old Gretsch pickup from I don't know when. It's been in there forever. It came with the guitar," says Joe Perry's guitar tech.

See how Gustavo Cerati uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Gustavo Cerati

Singer, Guitarist

Soda Stereo

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In the source photographes, the Fender Telecaster Custom at the tour rig can be seen.

See how Nicholaus Arson uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Nicholaus Arson

Guitarist

The Hives

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Nicholaus Arson frequently uses a Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar, as mentioned in Premier Guitar. He owns several of these guitars. A photograph taken at Eurockéennes 2007, available on Wikimedia, shows him with this instrument.

See how Bo Madsen uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Bo Madsen

Guitarist

Mew

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In almost every Mew performance, Bo is seen playing a yellow or cream white Fender Telecaster, but it is rather unclear which exact model it indeed is.

See how Zac Brown uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Zac Brown

Singer, Guitarist

Zac Brown Band

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Verified via Chicago Music Exchange
Color/Finish: Metallic Blue Year: 2022

This instrument belongs to Zac Brown of Zac Brown Band and is now available to you through a partnership with Chicago Music Exchange.

See how Martin Jenner uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Martin Jenner

Guitarist

The Everly Brothers

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Verified via Musiciansolympus

On this page are some shots of Martin Jenner using a Custom Telecaster with the Everly Brothers

See how Greg Kihn uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Greg Kihn

Guitarist, Singer

Greg Kihn Band

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Verified via YouTube

In more recent years, Greg Kihn started using a Telecaster as his main live electric guitar. In this video he's playing a Telecaster Custom 60's reissue or original with the bound body.

See how Daniel Pablo uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Daniel Pablo

Singer, Guitarist

Tiedraw

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Verified via Facebook

Daniel Pablo showcases his Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar in his updated Facebook profile picture, highlighting its customization for his distinct sound.

See how Dani Pablo uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Dani Pablo

Singer, Guitarist

Robbers

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Verified via Photo

Posted on Robbers instagram you can see the Telecaster on the back

See how Mikkel Lentz uses Fender Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar

Mikkel Lentz

Guitarist

Michael Learns to Rock

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He mentioned about his custom-build Telecaster(with a strat headstock) in TC Helicon's official rig rundown interview.

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