Fender Custom Shop Paul Waller Master Design ‘53 Tele, Journeyman Relic, White Blonde

Fender Custom Shop Paul Waller Master Design ‘53 Tele, Journeyman Relic, White Blonde Overview

Fender Custom Shop Paul Waller Master Design ‘53 Tele, Journeyman Relic, White Blonde Overview.

A hot-rodded version of the rough-and-tumble Telecaster®, the Paul Waller Master Design ’53 Tele combines original-era style with some tricks modern players will dig. Waller connected an active mid-boost circuit to the tone control, which acts as normal from 0-10 but engages the boost at the center detent position—perfect for making solos jump out of the mix. The Custom Shop Hand-Wound Broadcaster bridge pickup and ’51 Nocaster neck pickup are underwound for sweeter tone than the typically brash sound of a Tele. Modern 3-way switching and wiring lets you use either pickup alone, or combined, versus the traditional control scheme which included a “bass” tone preset.

The two-piece ash body wears a Journeyman Relic® lacquer finish that lets the body “breathe” with more resonance and sustain while wearing in a distinctively personal way. Crafted from ultra-stable riftsawn maple, the neck sports a “ ’53 Soft V” neck profile that is ideal for chordal and single-note playing while the 9.5”-radius maple fingerboard hosts 21 medium-jumbo frets. Designed for players who need a “secret weapon”, The Paul Waller Master Design ’53 Tele is a sterling example of the master builder’s craft. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and Certificate of Authenticity.

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