A Rockin’ ’70s-style Tele!
This Fender Custom Shop 1972 Relic Custom Telecaster brings back one of Fender’s most celebrated Teles in exquisite detail and loaded with Custom Shop appointments. Unlike the heavier ’72 Custom Tele of the past, this 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster gives you the lightweight feel of a carved select ash body. The delightfully chunky ’69 U-shaped neck feels absolutely wonderful, and taller 6105 fret wire lets you dig in. On top of that, you get an extra-hot Wide Range humbucker bolstered by a high-output Twisted Tele bridge pickup.
Fender 1972 Relic Custom Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
- Classic tonewoods carved for comfort
- Rockin’ pickup duo packs plenty of punch
- Unbeatable Custom Shop quality craftsmanship
Classic tonewoods carved for comfort
Ash and maple are about as quintessential as it gets for Tele tonewoods, so it’s no surprise that the Fender Custom Shop selected them for the 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster. In this case, you get a hand-selected, lightweight ash body that’s easy on your shoulder. The belly-cut contour also contributes to the 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster’s overall lightness and comfort. If you’re a fan of slightly meatier neck carves, then the old-school ’69 U-shaped neck is going to be right up your alley, and the taller-than-average 6105 frets in the round laminated maple fingerboard really let you sink your teeth into left-hand technique.
Rockin’ pickup duo packs plenty of punch
When Fender originally launched the 1972 Telecaster Custom model, they’d set out to create a rock guitar that would appeal to a new generation of more aggressive guitarists. That’s why they outfitted it with a humbucker at the neck and a hotter bridge pickup. To capture that same spirit, the Fender Custom Shop outfitted this 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster with a smoking pickup duo. First, there’s the custom-voiced Wide Range humbucker at the neck, whose beefy tone packs serious impact. To complement that, the 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster comes loaded with a high-output (and somewhat brighter than normal) Twisted Tele bridge pickup. Top that off with a full set of volume and tone controls for each pickup, and the 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster makes dialing in the perfect sound easy.
Unbeatable Custom Shop quality craftsmanship
For over 25 years the extraordinarily talented luthiers of the Fender Custom Shop have been providing the most illustrious guitar players of their day with their dream instruments. You can spot a Fender Custom Shop guitar such as this 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster from a mile away. And when you pick one up, you’ll be blown away by the combination of the 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster’s top-notch tonewoods, precision craftsmanship, and impressive tone. It’s more than a sum of its parts – it’s the rock-ready Tele you’ve been waiting for.
Fender 1972 Closet Classic Custom Telecaster Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
- Vintage-style Tele loaded with hot-rodded rock tone
- Premium lightweight ash feels comfortable, looks amazing, and loads up your tone with rich and bright harmonics
- Beefy ’69 U-shape maple neck provides epic stability and serious playing comfort
- Traditional carved round laminated maple fingerboard feels smooth and resonates freely with the neck
- Extra-hot Wide Range neck humbucker delivers smokin’ rock lead tones
- High-output Twisted Tele bridge pickup packs cutting rhythm tones and plenty of punch
- Hardshell case included