This is what happens when you build a guitar to win tone shootouts and barroom beauty contests. Designed and assembled in our shop, this dual-humbucker Tele-style build has the looks of a hard-lived relic but the heart and bones of a brand-new tone machine. The distressed finish is heavily relic’d—chips, wear, weatherchecking, and all—crafted to make this piece look like it’s been earned.
Two PAF-style humbuckers dish out rich, mid-forward tones that scream with classic rock energy, moan with bluesy soul, and clean up warm and woody when you roll back the gain. Whether you’re chasing Gibbons growl, Allman warmth, or Mayer cleans, this guitar gives up the goods without complaint.
This piece isn’t trying to be subtle—it’s bold, brazen, and unapologetically vibey. If you want a unique, stage-ready instrument that blows away anything in the green room and is still noticeable from the 15th row, this one’s built for you.
Key Features
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Shop-built Tele-style electric with hand-applied heavy relic finish
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Dual PAF-style humbuckers for wide tonal range (rock/blues/jazz)
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Medium-low action and excellent intonation
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Vintage-style hardware and worn-in maple neck feel
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Brand new build with vintage aesthetics
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Set up to impress pros but priced for the bold at any skill level.
Tone Tips & Uses
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Classic Rock Crunch: Bridge humbucker into a driven amp delivers ‘70s punch—think Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Free
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Blues Cry: Neck pickup, very bright clean amp with light reverb = instant BB King meets Gary Clark Jr.
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Warm Clean Rhythms: Both pickups selected, roll back tone slightly—perfect for Mayer/Knopfler-esque comping.
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Visual Weapon: On stage or in a studio shoot, this relic finish stands out like a custom-built showpiece.
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Ego Check: Perfect for flexing on the guy with the Custom Shop relic who just paid two grand for something half as cool.