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Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Telecaster Journeyman Relic - Aged Black #17603
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After completing your application, call us at 412.343.5299 or use the website chat feature during regular business hours to complete your transaction.
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Returns
Guitars & Basses (Online & Phone Orders)
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If you need to return a
guitar or bass, here’s what you need to know:- Returns must be initiated within 3 days of receiving your order.
- To initiate a return, call us at 412-343-5299 for a return authorization number.
- Return shipping is the customer’s responsibility, unless the item arrived damaged or the wrong product was sent.
- If your item shipped with “Free Shipping,” the original outbound shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.
- A 3.5% restocking fee applies to all canceled or returned orders to cover non-refundable payment processing fees.
- Items must be returned in original condition with all packaging materials included. For guitars and basses, that means protective plastic must still be intact on pickups and pickguards; all accessories, case candy, and paperwork must be included; original box and packing materials must be returned.
- We reserve the right to refuse returns or charge an additional restocking fee if items are not returned in original condition.
All Sales Final
We do not accept returns on the following:
- In-store purchases
- Closeout or clearance items
- Purchases involving trades
- Instruments modified at the time of sale or after (example: strap button or pickup installation)
- Amps, Pedals & Electronics. Due to the nature of electronic products, we do not accept returns on amplifiers, pedals, or other electronic gear. If your item appears defective out of the box, contact us immediately — we’ll work with you and the manufacturer on a warranty resolution.
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Factory Setup
And Inspection
Description
Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Telecaster Journeyman Relic, Maple Fingerboard, Aged Black
~Guitar pictured is the actual guitar that you will receive~
The unique combination of appointments featured on the Postmodern Tele® Journeyman Relic® brings both vintage enthusiasts and modern players together. Expertly designed with a warm and resonant select ash thinline body, one-piece rift sawn maple neck with ’57-style Soft “V” back-shape and contoured heel, this Tele® is sure to captivate players and audiences in its Journeyman Relic® lacquer finishes—available in Aged Butterscotch Blonde, Aged White Blonde and Aged Black.
A pair of Custom Shop hand-wound Tomatillo Tele® pickups are at the heart of this instrument, providing beautifully well-balanced tone with a dose of twang and snap, while the Bigsby® B5 vibrato tailpiece and RSD J-Bridge offer expressive vibrato and timeless style.
Other premium features include 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall (6105) frets, Fat '50s Tele® wiring, 3-way switch, single-ply Cabro-style black phenolic pickguard (parchment on black), vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity.
Our Custom Shop Authorized technicians complete a full professional factory-spec setup and inspection before shipping or in-store pickup, ensuring an extraordinary playing experience!
Specifications
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Serial # XN17603
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Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Body Material 2-Piece Select Ash
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Body Shape Telecaster
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Bridge RSD Jaguar®/Jazzmaster®
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Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Tele®
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Color Aged Black
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Control Knobs Knurled Chrome
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Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
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Fingerboard 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck
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Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm)
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Fret Size Narrow Tall (6105)
Fender Custom Shop Postmodern Telecaster Journeyman Relic - Aged Black #17603
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Serial # XN17603
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Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Body Material 2-Piece Select Ash
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Body Shape Telecaster
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Bridge RSD Jaguar®/Jazzmaster®
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Bridge Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Tele®
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Color Aged Black
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Control Knobs Knurled Chrome
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Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
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Fingerboard 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple Neck
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Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm)
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Fret Size Narrow Tall (6105)
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Hardware Finish Nickel/Chrome
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Headstock Telecaster®
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Included Accessories Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
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Model Number 9236091129
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Neck Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Neck Material 1-Piece Rift Sawn Maple
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Neck Pickup Custom Shop Hand-Wound Tomatillo Tele®
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Neck Plate 4-Bolt "Limited Edition" Engraved with Custom Shop Logo and Serial Number
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Neck Shape 1957 Soft "V"
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Number of Frets 21
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Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)
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Orientation Right-Hand
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Pickguard 1-Ply Parchment
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Pickup Configuration SS
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Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade
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Position Inlays Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
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Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm)
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Serial # XN17603
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Series Postmodern
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String Nut Bone
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Strings Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
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Switch Tips Barrel Style, Black
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Tuning Machines Vintage-Style with Fender® Logo