Up for sale is an extraordinary 2022 Fender Custom Shop '61 Telecaster NOS from the highly coveted MBD (Musikhaus Hermann Dealer Select) series. Finished in classic Faded/Aged Olympic White with a 4-ply nitro tortoiseshell pickguard and a custom-engraved MBD neck plate, this guitar is a masterclass in custom specs and vintage feel.

Dealer Select runs are renowned for their hand-selected materials and upgraded player-centric features—and this unit is no exception, featuring a stunning AAA Flame Maple neck and custom-wired electronics straight from the Corona factory.

Neck & Playability

• AAA Flame Maple & Dark Rosewood: Features a gorgeous, highly figured AAA Flame Maple neck paired with a dark AAA Rosewood flat-lam fingerboard.
• Profile & Radius: Comfortable '60 Style Oval "C" profile (.830" at 1st fret / .930" at 12th fret) with a modern 9.5" radius and 21 Narrow Tall frets.
• Heavy Rolled Fretboard Edges: Factory custom-ordered with Heavy Rolled Edges, making the neck feel incredibly broken-in, smooth, and natural in the hand.

Upgraded Electronics & Sound

This Telecaster comes equipped with a hugely versatile, factory-upgraded electronic package:

• Mics: Handwound Tele Texas Special in the neck and Handwound Twisted Tele in the bridge for classic twang, warmth, and high-output punch.
• 4-Way Switching: Wired with a 4-way pickup selector giving you the traditional 3 Tele positions plus an additional Series position for a thick, humbucker-like drive tone.
• Tone Saver Treble Bleed: Keeps your high-end crisp and clear even when rolling back the volume pot.
• Greasebucket Tone Circuit: Rolls off highs without adding unwanted bass or muddying up your tone.

Hardware, Upgrades & Condition

• Gotoh In-Tune Saddles: Upgraded with Gotoh In-Tune compensated brass saddles for spot-on intonation while maintaining that traditional brass Tele snap and sustain. (The original Custom Shop saddles are included in the case).
• Setup & Playability: Fully serviced and set up for low, effortless action. The neck is straight, and the truss rod adjusts smoothly in both directions. Currently strung with fresh Elixir Nanoweb 9–42 strings.
• Condition: Excellent player grade / overall condition. Everything functions 100% perfectly. There is a small, honest cosmetic lacquer chip on the lower edge near the output jack (clearly documented in the photos). Otherwise, the finish is clean and glossy.
• Natural Nitro Patina: Features a subtle, natural darkening/yellowing on the upper bout contour where the forearm rests. This is completely normal and expected behavior for a nitrocellulose finish (especially in Faded Olympic White) as it ages and reacts to play time.

Full Factory Specifications

• Model: '61 Telecaster NOS (MBD Dealer Select)
• Year of Manufacture: 2022 (COA dated Sept 23, 2022)
• Serial Number: R124103
• Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Faded/Aged Olympic White)
• Neck: AAA Flame Maple
• Fretboard: Dark AAA Rosewood (9.5" Radius, Heavy Rolled Edges)
• Nut Width: 1.650" (Bone)
• Hardware: Vintage Nickel/Chrome, Engraved MBD Neck Plate
• Pickguard: 60 Tele Tortoise Shell Nitro

What’s Included

• Original Fender Custom Shop Blonde Hardshell Case (Crushed Red Interior)
• Official Certificate of Authenticity (COA) signed by Ron Thorn
• Original Shop Floor Traveler Spec Sheet
• Original Leather Custom Shop Strap
• Chrome Ashtray Bridge Cover
• Original Factory Saddles & Mounting Hardware
• Leatherette Custom Shop Wallet & Complete Case Candy

Shipping & Terms

The guitar will be packed meticulously in a dedicated heavy-duty instrument box and shipped fully insured with tracking via Express Courier within the EU / internationally.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need specific close-up photos!