2012 Fender Vintage And Custom Guitar Collection
The Fender Custom Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona is famed for producing some of the finest quality guitars in the world, with their success story stretching back to the 1950’s. And now, this classic guitar manufacturer is heading back in time with the 2012 Fender vintage and custom guitar collection. The collection is made up of nine custom guitars and a custom bass, with six designs styled on classic Fender models while the other four are the latest designs from the legendary guitar makers.
The new 2012 Fender vintage and custom guitar collection features guitar designs of both past and present. These ten limited edition custom guitars are some of the finest instruments to be found, made using the most sought after materials and built at the Fender Custom Shop by time-served guitar builders.
- 1951 New Old Stock (NOS) Nocaster / 1951 Relic Nocaster – These two custom guitars are based on the original Nocaster design, using hand-selected ash and the all-new Twisted Tele pickups. Additionally, the Relic model features special aging treatment, recreating the sensation of playing a 60 year old instrument.
- 1956 Heavy Relic Stratocaster – This addition to the collection is a classic rock guitar that is built for tone and playability and which delivers a rock noise.
- 1960 Relic Stratocaster – This vintage 60’s guitar is made from an alder body, a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard with 9.5” radius, to produce an authentic 60’s sound.
- 1961 Relic Custom Telecaster – This Fender from the 2012 custom and vintage guitar collection has a double-bound, hand-selected lightweight ash body and all-new Twisted Tele pickups.
- 2012 Closet Classic Stratocaster Pro – Built from swamp ash and finished with a Closet Classic lacquer, this professional Strat features an access heel for easy access to upper frets and a quartersawn maple neck.
- 2012 Closet Classic Telecaster Pro – This Telecaster Pro features the same additions as the Stratocaster, an access heel, quartersawn maple neck and that sought after Closet Classic lacquer finish.
- 2012 Custom Deluxe Stratocaster and 2012 Custom Deluxe Telecaster – These two deluxe custom guitars have custom features and the most exotic selection of wood for the highest-quality sound.
- 1961 Closet Classic Jazz Bass – The final addition to the 2012 Fender vintage and custom guitar collection is this exquisite jazz bass guitar, which features an alder body, quartersawn maple neck with a ‘60s U shape and a rosewood fingerboard.
So that’s it, the 2012 offerings from the Fender Custom Shop. If you’re a Fender fan and you’re in the market for a fine quality custom guitar you should take a look at this year’s offerings.
Have a look below to see what is currently available via eBay.
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