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You've been waiting. And now the wait is over. As the Fender Custom Shop Artisan Thinline Telecaster Koa has arrived. Bringing you vintage class and expert craftsmanship, combined. With a long, renowned heritage, Custom Shop models continue their legacy, and continue to break the mould. Striving the be the best in their field and daring to be different; Custom Shop models hold a reputation for creating some of the best instruments - worldwide. And the Artisan is no different. This is an instrument that breaks the mould, night after night...
So, if you want to guarantee an exceptional playing experience every time, stop right here. You've found everything you've been looking for. Explore all the hallmarks of a premium build including a chambered Fiji mahogany body, an AAAA grade figured koa top, a Reverse Nocaster bridge, a bone nut, Custom Shop electronics, and a classic vintage feel. From iconic Tele twang to vintage warmth, and stunning shimmer, the Custom Shop Artisan delivers all that delicious 50s tone with enhanced dynamics and plenty of single coil bite. The finest, just got finer.
Plus it features the ultimate platform for comfort too. Ensuring true expression is one smooth journey. So the next time you step out into the spotlight, you know the Custom Shop Artisan delivers heaps of tonal flavour, you know it plays beautifully, and with a dreamy aesthetic of days gone by, you know all eyes are going to be locked on you.
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No over-the-top electronics. No difficult-to-use controls. Just straightforward vintage tone that'll make your music thrive. The Artisan Thinline Tele comes loaded with a powerful duo of Custom Shop hand-wound pickups. Bringing you authentic, period correct design that makes your tone stand proud from the rest. It's time to explore the ultimate blend of a Loaded '51 Nocaster bridge pickup and a Custom Shop P-90 neck pickup. And sonically, it's undoubtedly delicious.
With an instantly recognisable, timeless SS configuration and unmatched Fender Custom Shop design, these single coils bring breath-taking brightness to your style. Communicating every note you hit with a crisp, sharp persona. Explore desirable focus, enhanced dynamics, and unmistakable vintage warmth. While classic Tele twang and scintillating shimmer put your tone in a league like no other. And, with a Custom Shop P-90 in the neck position, you receive the classic snarl and bite of a single coil, but with the warmth and thickness of a humbucker.
Even with iconic fifties tone at your fingertips, you still need the flexibility to be able to shape your guitar's voice to suit you and your music. So Fender have included three-way pickup switching. This will let you choose between the fuller, thicker sound from the neck pickup, the sharper tones that come from the bridge, or somewhere in between. Whether you're a lead or rhythm guitarist, the Thinline Tele has the sonic character that'll really please, performance after performance. Tasty.
It's not enough to just sound like a legend from days gone by. Your instrument has to hold that iconic vintage feel too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the Custom Shop Artisan Tele has the unique, vintage touch that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. Bringing you an effortless feel and an instrument that enhances your creativity. As it oozes the quality you need to shred like a true legend. Explore an iconic Tele body with a Thinline design, making true expression a smooth, unforgettable journey. Plus, a classic '60s oval "C" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing an authentic feel through its entirety. What's more – it's layered with a sleek round-laminated ebony fingerboard. So, your hands can soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.
Professional feel, premium design. When you're on stage, constantly tuning up can be a hassle and an inconvenience. This won't be a problem with the Artisan Tele. With vintage style tuning machines, your tuning is locked tightly in place. So falling out of tune mid-song will certainly be a thing of the past. Song after song, your tone will always sound precise and how you want it. But this Custom Shop has much more to offer.
Designed with period correct hand-wound pickups, this Custom Shop Thinline Tele takes on an iconic vintage design, resulting in an unforgettable tone and a sensational performance. While a Reverse Nocaster bridge with RSD Saddles brings sublime intonation and immense tuning stability, as well as giving you distinctive string balance. Hardware at the pinnacle quality. And it just keeps getting better. As this Custom Shop Artisan also features a genuine bone nut, adding incredible resonance and sustain to your overall sound. It also brings a vintage touch to the Artisan's authentic appeal. A divine piece of material that brings balance to your tone while being long-lasting and superbly durable. And with a bone nut, you'll stay in tune for longer periods of time thanks to the nut's fantastic ability to self-lubricate. Expressing yourself just became even easier.
The dawn of a legacy. The rich history of Fender began with the Telecaster. Introduced as the world’s first successful solid-body electric guitar, the Telecaster was perfected after two years of development and debuted in the February of 1951. It was there where the Fender Telecaster commenced its unstoppable journey to becoming one of the most iconic guitars of all time. Ingeniously engineered with the ability to excel in any genre, it was a marvel of simple design elegance and workhorse functionality. It is perhaps a fitting testimony to its essential originality that the Telecaster design has hardly changed ever since. Why alter perfection?
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender Custom Shop Artisan Thinline Tele comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be. And, with an investment like this, Fender wanted to provide you with a strap and a certificate of authenticity. As this Custom Shop Artisan is a model like no other...