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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Chicago Special\" Tele pickups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotted in shellac for open wide range frequency response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43 gauge enamel wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Wide diameter AlNiCo 3 magnets combined with thinner 43 gauge enamel wire equals 'hot juicy tone'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck:  Wide diameter AlNiCo 5 magnets overwound with 43 gauge enamel wire gives high output, clarity, and punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 9232000611\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e R116973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish Package:\u003c\/b\u003e Deluxe Closet Classic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e Fender Custom Shop Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 7lbs 7oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e 2-Piece Alder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged Black over Pink Paisley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSort for Lightweight:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e Extra Thin Top Coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware Plating:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome\/Nickel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Tele 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage Tele\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Tele with Greasebucket\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Plate:\u003c\/b\u003e Reissue Fender Logo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuner Keys:\u003c\/b\u003e Schaller F Keys\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eString Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e American Vintage 65 with Nylon Spacer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eString Gauge:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e '67 Tele Closet Classic Relic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Light Tint Nitro Lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Blank:\u003c\/b\u003e Rift Sawn Maple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/b\u003e Rift Sawn Maple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTruss Rod:\u003c\/b\u003e Late 60's\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHead Style:\u003c\/b\u003e Telecaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Head Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e .575\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Scoop:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDot Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Narrow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Dot:\u003c\/b\u003e Micarta Black 7mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide Dot:\u003c\/b\u003e Micarta Black 3\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFret Wire:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage Upgrade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Frets:\u003c\/b\u003e 21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Back Shape:\u003c\/b\u003e 60 Style Oval \"C\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Nut Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.650\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret:\u003c\/b\u003e .850\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret:\u003c\/b\u003e .920\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Butt Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.200\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard Blank\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Bolts:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 Bolt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHead Cap Decal:\u003c\/b\u003e 67-76 Tele\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-Ply Parchment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Neck:\u003c\/b\u003e Handwound \"Chicago Special\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Bridge:\u003c\/b\u003e Handwound \"Chicago Special\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Knobs:\u003c\/b\u003e Knurled Chrome","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40051565068423,"sku":"9232000611-R116973","price":3621.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/fender-fender-custom-shop-1968-telecaster-chicago-special-deluxe-closet-classic-aged-black-over-pink-paisley-9232000611-r116973-29523439714439.jpg?v=1660838165","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-gb\/products\/fender-custom-shop-1968-telecaster-chicago-special-1351869","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}