Suhr Alt T Custom | British Racing Green Metallic (Pre-Owned)

The Telecaster has been around since the early 1950s for a reason. Leo Fender got the formula right the first time. Simple, reliable, and unapologetically honest. The Suhr Alt T keeps everything that made that shape legendary while adding Suhr's own take on boutique craftsmanship. The beauty of the Alt T is that it never loses sight of where it came from. The Telecaster heritage is front and centre, with Suhr's own craftsmanship and attention to detail woven naturally into the design.

The first thing that steals your attention is the finish. British Racing Green Metallic is one of those colours that never needs to shout. It's classy, timeless, and somehow manages to look both vintage and modern. Pair it with the aged green pickguard and raw nickel Thornbuckers, and the whole guitar has an understated confidence about it. To me, this is exactly the kind of finish that gets better over time.

The chambered swamp ash body is a big part of the story too. You get a little more air, a little more resonance, and a noticeably lighter instrument without losing the snap and immediacy that made the Tele famous in the first place. The Thornbucker and Thornbucker+ pickups broaden the palette well beyond traditional single coils, covering everything from articulate cleans to thick, singing overdrive while still keeping that direct, responsive feel under your hands.

This is one of those guitars that doesn't try too hard to impress you. It just quietly gets everything right. It honours one of the most influential electric guitar designs ever made while confidently doing its own thing, and I think that's exactly why the Alt T has earned such a loyal following.

Serial: 72904
Weight: 6lbs 1oz
Model: Classic T Right-Handed, 01-CUS-0005
Body Wood: Swamp Ash, 2 Piece
Top Wood: Swamp Ash, 2 Piece, 3/16"
Body Contours: Hand Only
Chambering: Chambered
Body Top Color: Custom Color
Body Color: Custom Color
Body Finish: Gloss
Input Jack: Electrosocket, Chrome
Bridge: Wilkinson 3 Saddle Chopped T, Chrome, None
Strap Button: Chrome
Pickguard: Aged Green, Classic T SHorty
Neck Pickup: Thornbucker Neck, Raw Nickel
Bridge Pickup: Thornbucker Plus, Bridge Raw Nickel
Pickup Selector: 3 Way Blade, Black Barrel T Style
Controls: Volume, Tone
Case: Deluxe Gig Bag
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Tint / Aging: Tint
Neck Back Shape: Even C Medium .840 - .920
Fingerboard Wood: Maple
Fingerboard Radius / Roll: 10" - 14", Standard Roll
Frets: 22, Stainless Steel, Medium
Side Dots: Black
Fingerboard Inlay: Face Dots, Black
Headstock: Original
Headstock Finish: Gloss
Nut: 1.650”, Tusq, White
Logo: Decal, Black Fill Silver Outline
Tuning Keys: Suhr Locking, Chrome
Custom Color: British Racing Green Metallic
Notes: Excellent condition with original Suhr premium gig bag and all case candy