Fender Custom Shop 1955 Telecaster "Chicago Special" Relic Super Faded Aged Blue Sparkle

It is no secret that the Fender Custom Shop has been creating the best instruments since 1987. In keeping with the true spirit of Leo’s original vision of the company, each instrument is built with the highest level of care and excellence. Here at Chicago Music Exchange, we have collaborated with the best minds at Fender to build the best instruments from top to bottom, tirelessly going over each spec to ensure that we offer you the best of what Fender has to offer. 

Featuring measurements and components we hand-selected from across history, our “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitars highlight important years in the development of core models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster and more. We capture the energy and essence of their respective eras with iconic fingerboard radii and period-correct plastics, matched headstocks and slab fingerboards, classic finishes and not-so-classic colorways. But that’s just the beginning of what makes our Fender Custom Shop guitars so special. We take customization a step further with rift sawn necks for added resonance and expanded control sets for tonal versatility, and every “Chicago Special” Fender Custom Shop guitar features our own custom Chicago Special pickups, designed in conjunction with Fender Custom Shop Vice President of Product Development Mike Lewis.

"Chicago Special" Tele® pickups

• Potted in shellac for open wide range frequency response
• 43 gauge enamel wire
• BRIDGE: Wide diameter AlNiCo 3 magnets combined with thinner 43 gauge enamel wire equals 'hot juicy tone'
• NECK: Wide diameter AlNiCo 5 magnets overwound with 43 gauge enamel wire gives high output, clarity, and punch

Part Number: 9237100259
Serial Number: R102226
Finish Package: Relic
Case: Fender Custom Shop Tweed
Weight: 6lbs 8.3oz

Body Wood: Ash 2-Piece
Body Color: Super Faded Aged Blue Sparkle
Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer
Sort for Lightweight: Yes

Hardware Plating: Chrome/Nickel Closet Classic
Bridge Assembly: Tele 55-57
Output Assembly: Vintage Tele
Control Assembly: Fat 50s Tele Relic
Neck Plate: Vintage Tele
Tuner Keys: Vintage with Fender Logo
String Guide: Tele
String Gauge: .010 - .046

Neck Assembly: 52 Tele Relic
Neck Finish: Medium Tint Nitro Lacquer
Neck Blank: Maple Rift Sawn
Fingerboard: None
Truss Rod: 50s
Head Style: Tele
Neck Head Thickness: 0.575"
Neck Scoop: 52
Dot Spacing: Wide
Face Dot: Micarta Black .250
Side Dot: Micarta Black 3/32" 
Fret Wire: Jescar FW50085
Number of Frets: 21
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Neck Back Shape: 10/56 "V"
Neck Nut Width: 1.650"
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .880"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .980"
Neck Butt Width: 2.200"
Nut Material: Standard Micarta
Number of Bolts: 4 Bolt
Head Cap Decal: Vintage Silver Fender Tele
Neck Notes: Relic Neck

Pickguard: 52 Tele Eggshell Relic
Pickup Neck: Chicago Special Hand-Wired Tele Neck Relic
Pickup Bridge: Chicago Special Hand-Wired Tele Bridge Relic
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome Closet Classic
Selector Switch Tip: Tele Relic