This Tele is a Masterbuilt-inspired Marvel
Patterned after Paul Waller’s incredible Masterbuilt GT11 Tele, the Fender Custom Shop Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster features an ash body with an iconic Telecaster silhouette, enhanced by a spotlight-stealing distressed nitro finish. Moreover, this solidbody stunner also boasts a roasted AAA flame maple neck with a hand-filling ’52-style U shape and an 11-inch-radius fingerboard that plays like greased lightning. Plug in, and this Teambuilt Tele will deliver a spectrum of authoritative tones, thanks to its hand-wound single-coil pickups, meticulously crafted by renowned Master Pickup Winder Josefina Campos and bolstered by an exclusive Waller-engineered Greasebucket tone circuit. Finally, on the hardware front, it’s equipped with a vintage-style Tele bridge with RSD saddles, vintage-style locking tuners, a parchment pickguard, and knurled metal knobs. Make no mistake — the Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster is guaranteed to inspire every note, every riff, every time.
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You’ve never felt a Tele neck like this one
Some necks feel good, while others feel great. The Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster goes way beyond great; you’ll feel an immediate personal connection to this guitar. The 11-inch-radius flat-lam slab fingerboard makes everything effortless. Play a chord by the nut or play a few licks at the 14th fret; it all feels the same — smooth and incredible. Additionally, the roasted AAA flame maple neck features a ’52-style U shape that fills your hand perfectly, no matter where you’re playing. When we first got our hands on the original GT11 here at Sweetwater, we were amazed at what a difference the 11-inch radius made, and we’re still amazed — it’s a true Goldilocks radius. Whether you’re accustomed to vintage-radius instruments or the wider radii on modern shred-style axes, you’ll fall head over heels for the Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster.
The Holy Grail of hand-wound Tele tones is right here
When it comes to delivering exceptional tones, the Fender Custom Shop Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster is a standout choice. The ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup, driven by enamel-coated magnet wire, flush-mounted Alnico III magnets, period-correct cloth output wire, a fiber bobbin, and a tin-plated copper base plate, exhibits the tight low end and clear, balanced midrange you’d expect from a vintage ’50s Tele. And, of course, it twangs like it’s nobody’s business! The Twisted Tele neck pickup, fueled by formvar-coated magnet wire, staggered pole pieces, and Alnico V magnets, infuses your playing with gloriously dark, full-bodied midrange. Moreover, both of these stellar single-coils were hand-wound by famed Custom Shop Master Pickup Winder Josefina Campos. Finally, the Teambuilt GT11 Tele brandishes an exclusive Waller-engineered Greasebucket tone circuit, ensuring an exceptionally musical tone and volume roll-off that sounds amazing in every playing scenario.
RSD hardware delivers next-gen Fender feel
The Fender Custom Shop Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster brandishes a vintage-style bridge plate with updated RSD saddles, providing you with a sophisticated evolution of one of Fender’s most iconic hardware designs. Boasting compensated brass saddles with slanted stringing, this bridge offers low-profile ergonomics and refined intonation. Additionally, you get optimized saddle spacing, making it easier to execute intricate picking techniques and difficult passages. Whether you’re delivering expressive leads or engaging in complex chording, this Telecaster ensures that every note you play rings out loud and clear.
Fender Custom Shop Teambuilt GT11 Telecaster Features:
- Sweetwater-designed Teambuilt Telecaster based on Paul Waller’s Masterbuilt GT11 Tele, available only at Sweetwater
- Solid ash body with a spotlight-stealing distressed nitro finish
- Roasted AAA flame maple neck with hand-filling ’52-style U shape
- Fast-playing 11-in.-radius flat-lam slab fingerboard
- ’51 Nocaster bridge pickup exhibits the tight low end and clear, balanced midrange you’d expect from a vintage ’50s Tele
- Twisted Tele neck pickup infuses your playing with dark, full-bodied midrange
- Both pickups were hand-wound by famed Master Pickup Winder Josefina Campos
- Exclusive Waller-engineered Greasebucket tone circuit ensures an exceptionally musical tone and volume roll-off
- Vintage-style Tele bridge with RSD saddles enhances your tone and stability with thoughtfully crafted, player-focused enhancements
- Vintage-style locking tuners, a parchment pickguard, and knurled metal knobs
- Deluxe hardshell case, strap, and certificate of authenticity included
