Specs:
• Model: Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt ’55 Telecaster Relic
• Masterbuilder: Levi Perry
• Finish: Honey Blonde – Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Relic)
• Body: Ash
• Neck: Maple (5/4 Sawn) – Dark Tint
• Fingerboard: Maple (Dark Tint)
• Neck Profile: ’57 Style Soft V
• Radius: 9.5"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo 6150
• Inlays: Black Dots
• Pickups: Fender Custom Shop Hand-Wound Blackguard Telecaster Pickups
• Controls: Volume, Tone, 3-Way Switch
• Bridge: Vintage Telecaster Bridge with Brass Saddles
• Tuners: Vintage-Style Fender
• Hardware: Nickel / Chrome (Relic)
• Case: Fender Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• COA: Included
• Country: USA
• Year: 2025
• Condition: Excellent (Factory Relic)
Personal Thoughts:
Levi Perry has quickly become one of Fender Custom Shop’s most respected modern Masterbuilders, and this ’55 Telecaster is a brilliant showcase of his work. The relic treatment is exceptionally tasteful — broken-in and believable without feeling exaggerated — and the Honey Blonde finish over ash looks spot-on for a mid-’50s style build.
The 5/4 sawn maple neck with dark tint feels superb in the hand, and the soft ’57 V profile strikes a perfect balance between vintage character and everyday comfort. Combined with the slightly flatter 9.5" radius and medium jumbo 6150 frets, this Tele plays effortlessly while still retaining that unmistakable early-Fender feel.
Tonally, the hand-wound Blackguard pickups deliver everything you want from a great Tele: articulate twang, woody mids, and a biting but musical top end. It’s a hugely responsive guitar that cleans up beautifully and absolutely snarls when pushed.
Condition Report:
Mint condition. Factory-applied relic finish only, with no additional wear or issues beyond intended ageing. Frets show minimal use. Supplied with original Custom Shop case and Certificate of Authenticity.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.