Fender Custom Shop 72' Reissue Telecaster Thinline Relic - USA 2021

Finished in relic Pink Paisley, this Fender Custom Shop Telecaster Thinline is anything but subtle. Visually bold yet thoughtfully spec’d, it pairs semi hollow construction with two Wide Range CuNiFe humbuckers, giving it a broader, fuller voice than a traditional Tele while still retaining clarity and note definition. There is warmth and air in the response, but the attack remains focused and articulate.

The oval C neck sits comfortably in the hand, matched with a 9.5 radius and narrow tall frets that make bending and vibrato feel easy without sacrificing control. Relic Schaller F key tuners complete the look and keep everything cohesive. It feels like a well balanced Custom Shop build rather than just a statement piece.

The Telecaster Thinline itself was introduced in 1968, at a time when Fender was facing increasing competition from lighter, semi hollow designs coming out of other manufacturers. Designed by Roger Rossmeisl, the Thinline concept was a practical solution, chambering the Tele body to reduce weight while maintaining the snap and directness that made the original design so successful. It allowed Fender to stay competitive without abandoning the Tele’s identity.

This example comes supplied in its original hard shell case and stands as a distinctive and highly playable Custom Shop instrument that blends late 60s innovation with modern refinements.

Specs:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm

Action at 12th Fret: 1.25mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 21.6mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 23.4mm

Nut Width: 41mm

Width at 12th Fret: 51.8mm

Weight: 3kg

Model: Fender Custom Shop Telecaster Thinline Relic

Body Style: Semi hollow solidbody electric

Body: Ash

Finish: Relic Pink Paisley

Neck: Maple

Neck Profile: Oval C

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"

Frets: Narrow tall

Pickups: 2 × Fender Wide Range CuNiFe humbuckers

Tuners: Relic Schaller F key

Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3 way selector

Case: Original hard shell case

Crafted in: Corona, California, USA