Rock n' roll ruled the scene in 1957. Cars grew fins, the space race got under way, and the Telecaster was en vogue with a new look. In transition from the original 'blackguard' models of the first half of the decade, the '57 Telecaster now had new features including a translucent white blonde lacquer finish over an ash body, a white pickguard, a one-piece maple neck with a new 'soft-V' back shape, stainless steel 'barrel' bridge saddles and a bridge pickup with staggered pole pieces.In celebration of this classic Tele, Fender have recreated the original as closely as possible while adding a few custom player-centric features. The two-piece ash body has a Journeyman Relic lacquer finish and single-ply 'eggshell' pickguard. The one-piece rift-sawn maple neck has a tinted lacquer finish, custom 'soft-V' back shape with a slightly thicker carve toward the first fret, 9.5' fingerboard radius and narrow tall frets. Hand-wound '55-'56 pickups are connected to a Fat '50s control assembly for stronger overall tone with more transparent bloom. Other features include a '55-'57 bridge with steel 'barrel' saddles and vintage-style tuning machines. Includes deluxe hardshell case, strap and certificate of authenticity.