The Music Zoo Archives
1 / 10
Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 1 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 2 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 3 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 4 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 5 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 6 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 7 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 8 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 9 Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic — 10
thumbnail 1 thumbnail 2 thumbnail 3 thumbnail 4 thumbnail 5 thumbnail 6 thumbnail 7 thumbnail 8 thumbnail 9 thumbnail 10

Fender Custom Shop 1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic

1953 Telecaster Relic · #R17419
BrandFender Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.R17419
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9216007637
Archive ID35993
Shop all Fender Custom Shop →

Have a question about this item?

Our knowledgeable team can help with this guitar's history, condition, and playability — plus trades, consignment, financing, and shipping. Want one like it? Let us know and we'll notify you.

Call to speak with an expert: (516) 626-9292

The Story

1953 Telecaster Masterbuilt Paul Waller Nocaster Blonde Relic

The Fender Custom Shop display at the NAMM show is without a doubt one of the most anticipated events at the show, year after year. This past 2018 NAMM show saw us bring home some real goodies, such as this Paul Waller masterbuilt '53 Tele Relic with the classic Nocaster Blonde finish over an ash body. The guitar has a killer sounding Curtis Novak neck pickup with a Josefina-handwound Twisted Tele in the bridge, tons of amazing Tele tone out of this one.

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, Tremolo Arm, Hang Tag, Paperwork, Strap, Cable

The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs. 2 oz.
  • Relic Nocaster Blonde Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
  • Ash Body with Contoured Heel
  • Birdseye Maple Neck and Fingerboard
  • 1953 Soft "V" Neck Shape
  • 25.5" Scale Length
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
  • .860" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .980” Neck Profile at 12th Fret
  • Curtis Novak Neck Pickup and Josefina Handwound Twisted Tele Bridge Pickup
  • 3-Position Blade Pickup Selector with Moden Tele Wiring
  • Master Volume and Tone Controls
  • Vintage Style Tuning Machines
  • Bone Nut
  • Chrome Hardware

Sell Us Your Guitar

Have something similar? The Music Zoo buys, trades, and consigns.
Sell Your Guitar →

Brand Spotlight

The Fender Custom Shop story, from The Music Zoo.
The Music Zoo Archives

More from the Archives

Other instruments preserved in The Music Zoo Archives.
Rickenbacker 350/12V63 Liverpool 12-String Left-Handed Jetglo 2002
Rickenbacker 350/12V63 Liverpool 12-String Left-Handed Jetglo 2002
Rickenbacker
1998 Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGM90HAM Hoshino 90th Anniversary
1998 Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature PGM90HAM Hoshino 90th Anniversary
Ibanez
Charvel USA Signature Series Jake E. Lee San Dimas Purple Burst
Charvel USA Signature Series Jake E. Lee San Dimas Purple Burst
Charvel
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Made 2 Measure 5A Top with Flame Maple Neck Gloss Dark Bourbon Fade
Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Made 2 Measure 5A Top with Flame Maple Neck Gloss Dark Bourbon Fade
Gibson Custom Shop
El Cabron Guitars Blue Flowers
El Cabron Guitars Blue Flowers
El Cabron
El Cabron Guitars Custom "Red Industrial G12"
El Cabron Guitars Custom "Red Industrial G12"
El Cabron