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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

The Fender Custom Shop 1972 Thinline CME Limited Edition is a striking blend of vintage style and modern tonal depth. Its semi-hollow ash body with F-hole delivers a lively, resonant character, while the Curtis Novak Wide Range humbuckers provide rich warmth, clear articulation, and powerful presence. The rift-sawn maple neck with a soft “V” profile and rosewood fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable feel that invites expressive playing. Finished in a beautifully worn Dirty Surf Green lacquer with elegant pearl binding, it stands out both visually and sonically. Lightweight, dynamic, and expertly crafted, this Thinline is a standout performer and a smart long-term investment!

Body

Body Wood: Ash

Top: 2-Piece Ash

Body Style: 67 Tele

F-Hole: Hollow Body with F-Hole

Finish: Lacquer, Dirty Surf Green

Binding: Top & Back, White Pearl (.060")

 

Neck

 

Neck Wood: Maple (Rift Sawn)

Neck Shape: 57 Soft “V”

Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fretboard Radius: 9.5"

Frets: 21, Medium Vintage (47095)

Nut Width: 1.650"

Nut Material: Bone Graphite

Scale Length: 25.5"

Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots

Truss Rod: Heel Adjust

 

Hardware

 

Bridge: Hardtail Vintage Strat (Right Hand)

Tuners: Vintage Style

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Serial

Hardware Finish: Chrome/Nickel

String Tree: American Vintage

Strap Buttons: Standard

 

Electronics

 

Pickup Configuration: HH

Neck Pickup: Curtis Novak Wide Range Humbucker

Bridge Pickup: Curtis Novak Wide Range Humbucker

Controls:

 

2 Volume

2 Tone

Switching: 3-Way Toggle

Pots: Dual 500K

Pickguard

 

Material: 3-Ply White

 

Case: Fender Custom Shop Strat/Tele Case

Weight: 6lbs 10oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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