From Fender's limited-edition Rarities Collection, the eye-catching Raritied Flame Maple Top Chambered Telecaster paired premium pickups and appointments with exotic, rich tonewoods. The chambered, two-piece roast alder body features a natural flame maple top separated with black center accent strip. The maple, Modern "C" shape neck pairs with the sweet-sounding [neck position] ShawBucker™ 1T humbucking pickup, while the custom-designed, Tim Shaw 50's vintage-style bridge pickup mixes in a hot, classic voice—combining to create a unique sound to match the unique, rich Rarities Collection look.
Features
Two-piece chambered roasted alder and flame maple body
Tim Shaw-designed single-coil Tele bridge pickup; ShawBucker 1T humbucking neck pickup
“Modern C”-shaped neck profile; 9.5”-radius fingerboard
Vintage-style hardware; vintage-style Tele bridge with three compensated steel saddles
Includes vintage-style hardshell case
Specifications
BODY
Body Material: Chambered Roasted Alder with Flame Maple Top
Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Body Shape: Telecaster®
NECK:
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front
Neck Shape: Modern "C"
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Narrow Tall
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm)
Position Inlays: Black Dots
Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™
Truss Rod Nut: 1/8" American Series
ELECTRONICS:
Bridge Pickup: Hot Vintage-Style Telecaster:
Neck Pickup: Shawbucker™ 1T
Controls: Master Volume (250k/500K Dual Pot) with Treble Bleed, Master Tone
Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration: HS
HARDWARE:
Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings Through Body Tele® with Compensated Steel Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Tuning Machines: Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered
Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoiseshell
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
Strings: Fender® USA 250L Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Brown Hardshell