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NAMM 2012 PRESS RELEASE: Fender's acclaimed Custom Shop is known worldwide for producing the highest-quality, most rare collection of fine instruments. The 2012 limited collection is no exception, and sees the arrival of 10 new exotic models, nine guitars and one bass.

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The Custom Shop honours the famous Nocaster with the release of the 1951 New Old Stock (NOS) Nocaster and the 1951 Relic Nocaster. Both models feature a hand-selected ash body with a Nocaster Blonde finish, and include all-new Twisted Tele pickups designed by Fender's skilful Master Builders, giving the model's historical significance and modern performance. For added authentic feel, the 1951 Relic Nocaster features special aging treatment, evoking the magic of an aged, Fender classic.

Other features include a one-piece maple neck with early-'50s U shape, maple fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 6105 frets, three-way pickup switch with custom modern Tele wiring, nickel hardware, case and certificate of authenticity.

The 1956 Heavy Relic Stratocaster emits genuine worn out Fender Strat vibe, and is built for tone, playability, and classic looks. Available in Faded Two-Colour Sunburst, Desert Sand, and Black, the 1956 Heavy Relic Stratocaster features a hand-selected ash body, one-piece maple neck with a 10/56 large V shape, maple fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 6105 frets, custom shop Fat '50s Strat pickups, five-way pickup switch with custom modern Strat wiring, two tone controls and a master volume knob, nickel hardware, case and certificate of authenticity.

The Custom Shop pays homage to the remarkably eventful and exciting 1960s with the 1960 Relic Stratocaster. Features include a hand-selected premium alder body, maple neck with large C shape and matching headstock, rosewood fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 6105 frets, 1960 Stratocaster pickups with five-way switching, three-ply mint green pickguard, vintage hardware, case and certificate of authenticity. Available in Olympic White, Dakota red and Sonic Blue.

Debuted in the early '60s, the Custom Telecaster instantly became a classic with its double-bound body and striking appearance. Honouring this model is the 1961 Relic Telecaster Custom, featuring a double-bound, hand-selected lightweight ash body, maple neck with an early-'60s C shape, rosewood fingerboard with 9.5-inch radius and 6105 frets, all-new Twisted Tele pickups with three-way switching, nickel hardware, case and certificate of authenticity. Available in Black and Faded, Three-Tone Sunburst.

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