B3 Telstar – White Blonde (Built by Fender Master Builder Gene Baker)

Handbuilt in California by Gene Baker — one of Fender’s very first Custom Shop Master Builders — the B3 Telstar delivers boutique tone and craftsmanship that rivals anything from Suhr, Novo, or Fender’s highest tiers. This White Blonde Telstar blends classic single-cut style with Baker’s modern precision. The swamp ash body is finished in thin nitrocellulose lacquer for maximum resonance, and the maple neck’s soft “V” profile feels instantly familiar yet refined. Loaded with a Lollar Special T bridge pickup and Lollar ʼ64 Staggered single-coils, the Telstar covers everything from glassy cleans to articulate bite. A custom 10-way FreeWay switching system expands tonal range far beyond a traditional Tele-style layout — offering parallel and series combinations that make this a true session-grade instrument. Highlights Built by Gene Baker, former Fender Master Builder Hand-crafted in California, USA Swamp ash body with nitrocellulose White Blonde finish Flame maple neck, 10/56V p