Key Features
- The true, original '50s Tele sound with hand-wound pickups and '50s-era wiring
- A remarkable old school finish gives you unmistakably vintage style
- Unique playing feel with a 1952 "U"-shaped maple neck
- The Tele is a legend - experience it in its purest form...
DISC Fender Custom Shop 1952 Heavy Relic Telecaster, Aged Blonde Overview
Go back to where it all began. The Fender Custom Shop 1952 Heavy Relic Telecaster delves into the illustrious past of the legendary Telecaster guitar. Producing the distinctive fifties tone that first made the Tele the universally loved instrument that it is today, this will let you really embrace vintage sound in your music.
A pair of hand-wound Loaded '51 Nocaster pickups will give each note you play punch and sparkle. And Fat '50s Tele wiring retains the rich tonal characteristics of the classic fifties sound. This guitar doesn't just sound superb, either - a remarkable heavy relic finish makes it look like a worn-in, old school rock 'n' roll legend. Which is just as well. Because it is.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionEpic '50s sound
No over-the-top electronics. No difficult-to-use controls. Just straightforward vintage tone that'll make your music shine. The 1952 Heavy Relic Tele comes loaded with a pair of Custom Shop hand-wound Loaded '51 Nocaster pickups. These single coils bring stunning brightness into your playing, communicating every note you hit with a sharp, crisp voice. It's the sound that started rock 'n' roll - and it's waiting for you...
Mix it up
Even with iconic fifties tone at your fingertips, you still need the flexibility to be able to shape your guitar's voice to suit you and your music. So Fender have included 3-way pickup switching. This will let you choose between the fuller, thicker sound from the neck pickup, the sharper tones that come from the bridge, or somewhere in between. Whether you're a lead or rhythm guitarist, the Heavy Relic Telecaster will work for you.
A unique playing feel
Modern developments have seen guitar playability skyrocket to new levels. But old school models always offered their own, distinctive playing experiences to guitarists. So Fender have blended modern enhancements with a classic feel, giving you the best of both worlds. A 1952 "U"-shaped neck has a thicker, more substantial profile in your hand, typical of fifties instruments.
But it's comfortable, too - the shape is designed to fit your palm perfectly, eliminating cramp. And a nitrocellulose lacquer finish on the neck will help you to glide smoothly from fret to fret by minimising friction. A classic playing feel updated? Or modern playability with a vintage edge? Either way, it's stunning to play.
Perfect tone and sustain
Every note you play on this wonderful instrument will sound full and rich. That's because Fender have included a vintage strings-through-body bridge. Known for bringing excellent sustain, you'll be able to let your solos ring out for days. Plus, thanks to compensated brass barrel saddles, your intonation will be flawless and consistent.
Totally old school
The Telecaster has earned its place in music history. So it's with a nod to its rich, illustrious past that Fender have designed this '52 Heavy Relic model. An aged nocaster blonde finish is distinctive, giving the guitar the look of a played-in, well-loved legend of the road. It usually takes decades to get this kind of aesthetic. But with this model, you can enjoy vintage style straight out of the box.
Durable and ready for the road
It goes without saying. All Fender Custom Shop guitars are expertly crafted. Using only the finest quality materials, they're durable and hard wearing. But to give extra protection to your guitar, Fender have included a deluxe hard shell case at no extra cost. You'll be able to transport your instrument with the peace of mind that it's safe and secure.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop 1952 Heavy Relic Telecaster, Aged Nocaster Blonde
- Model Code: 9235000835
- Serial Number: #R99025
- Series: Time Machine
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Finish: Lacquer
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Colour: Aged Nocaster Blonde
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Tinted Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 1952 "U"
- Scale Length: 25.5''
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5''
- No. of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: 6105 Narrow Tall
- Inlays: Black Dots
Hardware and Electronics
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.65''
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound Loaded '51 Nocaster
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade (Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3: Neck Pickup)
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele
- Saddles: Brass Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style w/Fender Logo
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 - .046 Gauges)
- Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case (Included)
- Accessories: Strap, Certificate of Authenticity (Included)
- Dimensions: 6.4'' x 17.8'' x 43''
- Weight: 25 lbs
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