{"product_id":"pre-owned-fender-custom-shop-bigsby-telecaster-journeyman-relic-butterscotch-blonde-with-ohsc","title":"Used '20 Fender Custom Shop 50's Vibra Telecaster Journeyman Relic Butterscotch Blonde  w Bigsby \u0026 OHSC","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"Vintage And Used Electric Guitars\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/vintage_and_used_electric_guitars.jpg?13158120302788160483\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn 2019, the Fender Custom Shop released it's \"Mid-Year Collection\" of limited edition models.  The one that stuck out the most was '50s Vibra Tele.  It started with a Blackguard single-coil pickup and two popular Tele mods: a Bigsby B5 vibrato tailpiece and a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucking neck pickup. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe ended up spec'ing out an alternate version of this guitar, with a different neck shape and finish package.  This Custom Shop creation was for one of our top customers, and it's now available for sale.  It's a unique creation that is perfect for any player wanting a 50's style Tele with a slimmer 60's style neck, with the added features of a Bigsby and a humbucker.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile the Vibra Tele was a Heavy Relic, we went with a Journeyman Relic finish on this one, to give it a less worn look.  However we did ask for heavy checking, and kept the Heavy Relic treatment for the back of the neck.  This gives it a super broken-in feel.  It has the Mid 60's Oval C neck shape, with a 9.5\" radius and Medium Jumbo frets.  Coupled with the lightweight select ash body, this is an extremely resonant and easy to play Telecaster.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOf course, the main feature that jumps out at first look is the Bigsby tremolo.  For anyone that has had the pleasure of playing a Tele with a Bigsby on it, you know that this opens up a world of possibilities.  The Handwound 50-51 Blackguard Tele bridge pickups provides classic Tele twang.  The Seymour Duncan SH-55 humbucker gives you a smooth, articulate tone that has plenty of warm bottom end punch with sweet, cutting treble.  The alnico 2 bar magnet smooths out the high end and still retains a percussive feel.  This pickup is perfect for bringing out the natural harmonic content of the guitar's tone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe guitar comes with the original Custom Shop hardshell tweed case. Please see pics of the case, although it loos like it went a few rounds with  Wampa, it is solid, aside form the torn up tweed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlso includes the Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Shop strap and other accessories.  Virtually unplayed for the past year, we rate it as \"mint condition\" (well, it is a relic'ed guitar!).  Come to Club Fender @ Truetone Music to give it try, or order right here right now.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial # R95908\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart # 9236080063\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish Package: Journeyman Relic with Heavy Checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor:  Aged Butterscotch Blonde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: Single ply Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: 2 Piece Select Ash, Sort for Lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Quartersawn Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nitro Lacquer; Dark Tint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Heavy Relic back of neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTint: Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood (sort for Dark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDots: Micarta Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: Mid 60's Oval C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretwire: Medium Jumbo\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: .790\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Thickness at 12th Fret: .930\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Butt Width: 2.200\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup:  Custom Shop Handwound 50-51 Blackguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup:  Seymour Duncan Seth Lover SH-55 Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: Dual Stack HS Tele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Chrome\/Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Bigsby B-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck plate: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Custom Shop Tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tab-pane active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"article--content rte\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fender","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39454231658677,"sku":"80FCS006","price":3699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/products\/2-DSCF3728-3.jpg?v=1633050029","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/pre-owned-fender-custom-shop-bigsby-telecaster-journeyman-relic-butterscotch-blonde-with-ohsc","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}