New for 2023, the Fender Custom Shop introduces the ’57 Telecaster Journeyman Relic. An expertly crafted incarnation of the Telecaster from a particularly prized model year, it’s loaded with looks, sound and vibe that authentically evoke the instrument in the second half of its debut decade.
The two-piece select ash body produces sweet midrange and tight lows, and wears striking Journeyman Relic lacquer finishes in Aged White Blonde, Wide Fade Two-Color Sunburst and Aged Candy Tangerine. This special treatment imparts the look of a guitar that has changed hands or been handed down over the years, mostly played around the house and the occasional jam session or weekend gig. This generally well-cared-for look includes light finish checking, several “friendly” down-to-the-wood nicks and dings, some dulling of the hardware, and general moderate playing wear. The look of a very lucky find, in short.
The one-piece quartersawn maple neck is sculpted with a ’57-style Soft “V” profile for comfortable and period-correct full-hand feel, topped by a 9.5” radius maple fingerboard with 21 narrow tall (6105) frets and a bone nut. Dual Custom Shop hand-wound ’58 Telecaster pickups with Fat ‘50s Tele wiring deliver clear, crisp highs with well-balanced midrange and low end.
Other premium features include a single-ply parchment pickguard, three-way pickup switch, ’55-’57 Telecaster® bridge with steel barrel saddles, vintage-style tuners, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.
Standard Specifications
General Info
Brand: | Fender Custom Shop |
Model: | Journeyman Relic 1957 Telecaster |
Color: | Aged White Blonde |
Serial: | CZ564574 |
Weight: | Call |
Condition: | New |
Body
Top Material: | N/A |
Body Material: |
2-Piece Select Ash
|
Finish: |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
|
Neck
Material: |
1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
|
Finish: |
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
|
Fingerboard Material/Radius: |
1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
|
Frets (Number and Size): | 21, |
Inlays: | Micarta Black Dot |
Nut (Material and Width): | Bone, 1.650″ |
Scale Length: | 25.5″ |
Profile: |
1957 Soft “V”
|
Electronics
Pickups: | 2x Custom Shop Hand-Wound ’58 Single-Coil Tele® |
Pickup Switching: |
3-Position Blade: Position 1: Neck Pickup, Position 2: Neck and Bridge Pickup, Position 3: Bridge Pickup
|
Controls: |
Master Volume, Master Tone
|
Hardware
Tuning Machines: |
Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
|
Bridge: |
3-Saddle Vintage Style Tele® with Barrel Steel Saddles
|
Pickguard: |
1-Ply Parchment
|
Control Knobs: |
Knurled Chrome
|
Hardware Finish: |
Nickel/Chrome
|
Accessories
Hardshell Case
Anonymous –
Carbon Fiber Wheel Well Molding Trim Kit for Dodge Avenger 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 TrueLine Automotive
Light Blue Cowl Neck Ruched Top Vanilla Bay
HSSTUDiO Cannon – PE – Polyurethane Core | Epoxy Laminate – No Artwork – Stock Clear – 6 3 – Futures 1-Eukaryotic-Corley Haydenshapes Studio
All Balls Lower Rear Shock Bearing Seal Kit ALL BALLS
3-Pack Aquasmart 200 CT Chrome Polypropylene Sediment Filter Replacement Denali Pure
Minion DHR II Tubeless Ready Mountain Bike Tire 27.5 x 2.6" Maxxis
Knife for Chops Amefa Goliath Metal Stainless steel (25 cm) (Pack 6x) Amefa
Stainle Steel Polished 70mm Hoop Earrings Qgold
"You Make The World A Better Place" Olive Glass Tray Natural Life
Sterling Silver Polished Fancy Double-Link Bracelet Qgold
Fish Charm in Sterling Silver Qgold
New Balance Women's DynaSoft Nitrel V5 – WTNTRLK5 (Wide) New Balance
New Balance Men's Fresh Foam X 3000 V6 Metal Baseball Cleat – L3000TW6 (Wide) New Balance
Space Glass Two Player Mat Inked Gaming – CC
IGNEM FERAM Expedition Flag – Sage D R B
Seasons Greetings Christmas Card | Lined Envelope with Green Tissue | Set of 5 | The Wren Press Wren Press, London
RICAMBIO ORIGINALE POMPA PER STIRELLA FERRO DA STIRO CALDAIA PHILIPS PSG7024/20 Philips
2-Pack Frigidaire FRS26RC3JS2 Refrigerator Water Filter Replacement Denali Pure
LFrank + Carey Lowell – Large Porcelain Floral Vertebrate Necklace LFrank
PACK OF Magic: the Gathering: Dominaria United – Jumpstart Booster Pack Wizards of the Coast
S4081: Spring Clamp J15 (pack of 6) Cornelius
TwinTone Marker Princess Pink Tombow USA
Deck Of Many, Fates Playmat Bag Thingamajigs
TOP HALF FOR AKORN® (GRAPHITE 16620/16820) – KIT Char-Griller
BUSH SWIVEL 43211-87JL0 Poseidon Marine
Mono B Racer Back Performance Tank AT-A039 Mono B.
AnnieWear Women's Mock Neck Short Sleeve Sweater – Heather Grey AnnieWear
CSF Porsche Cayman/Boxster/Carrera (991/981) Auxiliary Center Radiator CSF