New Fender Custom Shop B4 ’54 Telecaster Closet Classic

Faded Nocaster Blonde over a lightweight ash body, this Fender Custom Shop B4 Telecaster Closet Classic is a very cool limited-edition Blackguard that delivers classic early-’50s looks and tone. Weighing just 7.4 pounds, it’s lively, resonant, and very comfortable to play. The neck is a rift-sawn maple with a ’54 U profile that measures a chunky .940″ at the 1st fret and .970″ at the 12th.  The fretboard has a comfortable 7.25″–9.5″ compound-radius and medium vintage (47095) frets.

The Hand-wound ’51 Nocaster pickups have a slightly higher output with all the bite, snap, and unmistakable Tele twang. A single-ply black ’51 Nocaster pickguard and ’52-style knurled control knobs 50’s Tele bridge with brass saddles complete the authentic Blackguard look

An outstanding-sounding Tele with a remarkably resonant body, The ash body shows nice grain under the thin finish. it comes complete with the deluxe brown hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and strap.