{"product_id":"fender-custom-shop-masterbuilder-apprentice-nick-saccone-50s-tele-relic-chocolate-3-tone-sunburst","title":"Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilder Apprentice Nick Saccone 50's Tele Relic Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOne of a Kind Masterbuilt Apprentice Nick Saccone 50's Tele Relic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruetone Music is proud to have a long and close relationship with Fender, especially with the Custom Shop.  When a new Masterbuilder is on the rise, we take notice, and especially did when long-time Custom Shop veteran Nick Saccone's name came up.  We're well aware of his skills, and were thrilled at the opportunity to orders a guitar built by him.  He came up with the specs on this one for a special Custom Shop Showcase Dealer event, and we chose a one-off color to make it unique to us.  When it landed here, we were all blown away.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe main feature and calling card of this guitar is the AAAA Flame Maple neck - it's simply stunning.  The roasted treatment darkens it up and also helps to accentuate the grain.  Nick did an amazing job on the finish, as the worn in back of the neck gives this guitar a super comfortable, vintage feel.  If you like fat necks, this is the one for you - it's a Nocaster \"U\" neck shape, measuring .950\" - 1.00\".   It's not for the faint of heart!  The 9.5\" radius and 6105 (narrow tall) frets make it easy to play, even when bending up high on the neck.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe body is ash, painted in a gorgeous Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst lacquer finish.  Nick absolutely nailed the relic'ing work on this one, which is no surprise.  We've seen his work on Teambuilt instruments for years, and he's one of the best.  Also, this guitar is a great weight, coming in under 7 lbs (6.9 to be exact).\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor the pickups, we went with Twisted Tele pickups.  They provide dynamic Telecaster tone with increased output, and a bit of Stratocaster sparkle added.  Each pickup is tailored to its position to achieve its individual sonic character. The neck pickup's taller bobbin is designed to accommodate more windings, combined with a slightly shorter bridge pickup bobbin for dark full-bodied midrange.  Formvar-coated neck pickup magnet wire adds brightness and glassiness.  Enamel-coated bridge pickup magnet wire delivers warm vintage-style tones.  Flush-mount polepieces produce even string response, and the Alnico 5 magnets add more focus and enhanced dynamics.  \n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe guitar has present day Tele wiring (no dark circuit) with the tone saver feature, allowing you to roll down the volume without losing tone.  This is a popular mod that players have loved for years, as it makes the guitar super versatile in different settings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis guitar has all of the mojo of a vintage instrument, with the twist coming with the pickups and of course the finish.  It comes with the original hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those that know, a Masterbuilt instrument is like no other, and this is on that level.  Nick Saccone's work is incredible, and we look forward to getting more of his guitars in the years to come.  Come to Club Fender at Truetone Music to experience it today, or make it yours right here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # CZ550624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel# 9231013218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.9 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Package: Relic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Chocolate 3-Tone Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Ash\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Roasted AAAA Flame Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Finish: Nitro Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Note: Heavy Relic; Finish removed from back of neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Nocaster U\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 21\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretwire: 6105 Narrow Tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadius: 9.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Nut Width: 1.650\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 1st Fret:  .950\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret:  1.00\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Gold Anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Custom Shop Twisted Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup:  \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCustom Shop Twisted Tele\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString Guide: Vintage Disk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Vintage 63 Tele with Gatton Saddles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Plate: V Logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch: 3 way\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: Modern, with Tone Saver\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom Shop Black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e.","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41318703464629,"sku":"00FCS232","price":4699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/products\/1-DSCF0411.jpg?v=1636488585","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/fender-custom-shop-masterbuilder-apprentice-nick-saccone-50s-tele-relic-chocolate-3-tone-sunburst","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}