Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster DLX Closet Classic 3A Rosewood Fingerboard Black

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Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster DLX Closet Classic 3A Rosewood Fingerboard Black is an electric guitar.

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The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Telecaster DLX Closet Classic blends early 60s Tele tone with refined Custom Shop craftsmanship and subtle ageing. Finished in classic Black with a Closet Classic treatment it offers a lightly worn look that feels naturally broken-in without heavy relic wear. The 2-piece offset seam roasted alder body delivers a balanced resonant tone with a touch of added warmth while the nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the wood to breathe freely giving you a lively responsive feel across a wide range of playing styles. A quartersawn maple neck shaped to a comfortable 60s Oval “C” profile is paired with a 3A rosewood fingerboard offering a smooth controlled playing surface. The 9.5 inch radius and Jescar vintage frets provide a familiar feel with improved playability for bends and lead work. Equipped with Custom Shop hand-wound 63 Tele pickups this guitar delivers bright articulate tones with plenty of snap and definition. With vintage-style hardware and a traditional control layout its a versatile Tele built for expressive reliable performance.

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Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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