Fender Custom Shop Todd Krause Masterbuilt California Streetwood Shamel Ash Tele, Unique

This is a one-of-a-kind, unique Masterbuilt by Todd Krause

Crafted from a rare Shamel Ash, this exceptional guitar bears a unique connection to Southern California’s iconic amusement park, Disneyland. The wood used in this instrument once stood tall and proud in the heart of this beloved attraction, bringing joy and entertainment to countless visitors. By integrating this special material into the guitar’s construction, Fender has beautifully intertwined the essence of a California landmark with the artistry of their renowned craftsmanship, creating an instrument that resonates not only with timeless music but also with the cherished memories of a cherished place.

NOS lacquer finish, 4-piece Shamel ash body with maple veneer, 1-piece sweet gum neck with 1950 blackguard back-shape, 9.5″ radius, 21 medium vintage rets, Custom Shop Josefina hand-wound ’51 Nocaster pickups, modern Tele wiring, 3-way switch, single-ply black phenolic pickguard, RSD Tele bridge with compensated brass saddles, vintage-style tuning machines, bone nut, wing string tree, deluxe hardshell case, strap and a Certificate of Authenticity.

The Fender Custom Shop partnered with Street Tree Revival, an urban wood recycling program, to create the California Streetwood Collection. Consisting of 18 one-of-a kind designs, each guitar or bass was built using hand-selected lumber from fallen trees that were safely removed from urban forestry and carefully crafted to highlight the distinctive qualities of these incredible woods, giving these fallen trees a second life. 

Todd Krause's Shamel ash Telecaster has a four-piece body with a maple top, and it has a NOS Natural finish, showing off that stunning grain. Visitors to Disneyland might have recognized that body wood. In another life it was a tree offering shade and respite for those tired from queueing in Anaheim's Disneyland. 

It has 21 medium vintage frets, Custom Shop Josefina handwound '51 Nocaster pickups, modern Telecaster wiring, three-way pickup selector, a single-ply black phenolic pickguard and an RSD Tele bridge with compensated brass saddles.

Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Serial#: CSR-17