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Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Deluxe AAA Flame Telecaster Electric Guitar - Amber with Hardshell Case
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For the guitarist who wants unmistakable Telecaster character elevated by exceptional materials and Custom Shop craftsmanship, this Limited Edition Custom Deluxe transforms Fender’s famously straightforward design into something altogether more distinctive. The Telecaster began as one of Fender's most utilitarian designs, yet its simplicity has also made it an ideal canvas for increasingly sophisticated interpretations. Here, the Fender Custom Shop transforms that familiar silhouette with a lightweight okoume body, highly figured AAA flame maple top, dark-tinted back and sides, gold hardware, and an Amber finish that emphasizes the natural figuring rather than concealing it.
The Custom Deluxe concept is less about recreating a Telecaster from one particular year and more about combining Fender heritage with carefully selected appointments for the modern player. Its NOS finish treatment preserves the appearance of a beautifully maintained instrument rather than simulating decades of wear, allowing the flame maple and gold hardware to define the guitar's visual character. A one-piece AAA flame maple neck continues that theme while providing a substantial '65 C profile, and its 9.5" radius and narrow-tall frets offer a useful compromise between traditional Fender feel and contemporary bending capability. It is an approach that should appeal equally to the dedicated Tele player looking for something exceptional and the collector who wants a Custom Shop instrument that stands apart from conventional reissues.
Sonically, the guitar remains firmly connected to the Telecaster tradition through a pair of Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele single-coils. Twisted Tele pickups were conceived to broaden the familiar Tele vocabulary while preserving the clarity and immediacy that define the design, giving this instrument the ingredients for articulate cleans, biting rhythm work, expressive blues, country snap, roots rock, and increasingly muscular overdriven sounds. The neck position offers a fuller, more open alternative to the stereotypically dark vintage Tele neck sound, while the bridge retains the focused attack and cut that makes a Telecaster so effective in a band mix. Custom Deluxe Tele wiring and conventional three-position pickup selection keep operation intuitive, allowing the pickups and the player's touch to remain at the center of the instrument.
The result is a Telecaster that tells two stories at once. Its bolt-on construction, 25.5" scale, straightforward controls, and two-single-coil layout trace directly back to the working musician's instrument that helped establish Fender, while its figured woods, NOS presentation, hand-wound pickups, and extensive gold appointments show how far that original formula can be elevated without losing its purpose. It is luxurious without abandoning the Telecaster's fundamental practicality: A Limited Edition Custom Shop build intended to be visually memorable, highly playable, and fully capable of earning its place onstage rather than simply remaining in its case. This 2026 Limited Edition Custom Deluxe AAA Flame Telecaster is available at Haggerty's Music and includes its tweed hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity, strap, specification sheet, and adjustment tools.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Series: Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Custom Deluxe
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Color: Amber with Dark-Tinted Back + Sides
Body
- Body Material: Lightweight 8/4 Okoume
- Body Top Material: AAA Flame Maple
- Body Finish: NOS (New Old Stock) Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Style: Solidbody
Neck
- Headstock Type: Standard Telecaster 6-in-Line
- Neck Material: One-Piece AAA Flame Maple
- Neck Shape: '65 Strat C
- Neck Finish: Dark-Tinted NCL Lacquer
- Neck Depth: 0.938" at 1st Fret, 0.991" at 12th Fret
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dots
- Side Dots: Black
- Number of Frets: 21
- Truss Rod Style: Bi-Flex American Standard
- Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Scale Length: 25.5"
Hardware
- Bridge: Gold Custom Deluxe Telecaster Bridge
- Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
- Bridge Mounting: Telecaster Bridge Plate
- Pickguard: 1-Ply '60s Tele Brownshell
- Pickup Covers: Gold Neck Cover; Black Bridge Pickup with Exposed Pole Pieces
- Control Knobs: Gold Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tip: Gold
- Hardware Finish: Gold
- Tuning Machines: Gold Schaller F-Key
- String Trees: American Standard String Tree
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Tremolo Arm: None
- Neck Plate: Gold 4-Bolt
- Strap Buttons: Gold Strap Locks
- Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"
Electronics
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Twisted Tele Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Way Blade - Position 1: Bridge; Position 2: Bridge and Neck; Position 3: Neck
- Auxiliary Switching: None
Miscellaneous
- Accessories: Specification Sheet, Adjustment Tools, Certificate of Authenticity, Strap and Strap Locks
- Case/Gig Bag: Tweed Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: CZ585994
- Manufacture Date: 2026
CZ585994
Fender Custom Shop Limited Edition Deluxe AAA Flame Telecaster Electric Guitar - Amber with Hardshell Case
$5,825.00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you set up every guitar before it ships?
Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.
How accurate are your condition descriptions?
We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.
Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?
Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.
What is your return policy?
We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.
How do you ship instruments?
Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.
Are you an authorized dealer?
Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.
Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?
Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.
How long have you been in business?
Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.
Do you offer instrument repair?
Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.
What brands do you carry?
Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.
Do you offer music lessons?
Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
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