Key Features
- Irresistible 50s feel, goose-bump-inducing 50s tone - legendary
- Let your licks soar with premium, hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups
- Release your creativity on the smooth, 65 "C" shaped maple neck
- World class Fender Custom Shop quality - made just like a guitar from the '50s
DISC Fender Custom Shop Relic 54 Telecaster, 2-Tone Sunburst Overview
Relive the ground-breaking era. The Fender Custom Shop Relic 54 Telecaster encompasses all the traditional Fender character that gave the Tele its iconic status, and tailors it for the modern performer. Because their acclaimed Custom Shop have taken every step to resurrect the peak of Fender's classic design. So you can experience greatness at your fingertips. A sleek maple fretboard entails the most effortless of performances, along with a 65 Strat "C" shaped neck for maximum playing precision.
Get your groove on. A pair of hand-wound Custom Shop '51 Single Coil Nocaster pickups deliver a punchy, twangy sound which will breathe life into all your riffs. Lead sounds fluid and rhythm tight through this perfectly crafted tone machine. A classic Tele bridge provides expert tuning stability and resonance for a crisp, consistent sound in every performance. If you're looking to go on a whirlwind adventure on the road - this is your new partner in crime.
Product Ref: 156501
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 '54 Tele comes loaded with a pair of Custom Shop hand-wound '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...
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 Thinline Nocaster will work for you.
Vintage Fender feel
It's not enough to just sound '50s. It has to feel '50s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of the '54 Custom Shop Tele has the unique, vintage feel that guitarists crave in a Custom Shop model. A lightweight ash body lets players roam free on stage, along with a single-cutaway design for effortless access to the upper frets. Fender know better than anyone that a guitar should enhance creativity. And this Custom Shop model is certainly no exception.
It's not just the body, though. A 65 Strat "C" shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing authentic feel through its entirety. And its maple surface lets your hands soar across every inch of the guitar's fingerboard and perform every riff, chord, and solo with ultimate precision. It's almost addictive to play.
Terrific tuning and fantastically full sound
When you're on stage, constantly tuning up can be a hassle and an inconvenience. This won't be a problem with the '54 Tele. The vintage-style tuning machines hold your tuning tightly in place, so falling out of tune mid-song will be a thing of the past. You'll always sound precise. And you'll be heard fully, too.
The vintage designed 3-saddle bridge with threaded steel saddles conducts the string vibrations excellently - dispersing the captivating tones of the Custom Shop Tele from bridge to pickup. There's attention in every component to detail. And results in legendary sound.
One-of-a-kind style
What makes a Fender Custom Shop guitar so special? There's an endless list of answers. But one of the most recognised features is the relic finishes. The '54 Telecaster features a Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. Giving your guitar more character and personal style, the relic design simply demands audience attention. So you can be sure that every time you step on stage, it's all eyes on you. Everyone knows that a Fender Custom Shop is a rarity. And with the stunning 2-Tone Sunburst paintwork to top it off, it can be yours to showcase on stage.
Maximum instrument security
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender '54 Telecaster comes with a tweed case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the tweed case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Fender Custom Shop Relic 54 Telecaster, 2-Tone Sunburst
- Model Code: 9237000579 #R103701
- Body Material: Ash
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Finish: Nitro Lacquer Relic®
- Body Colour: 2-Tone Sunburst
Neck
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: 65 Strat "C"
- Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo 6150
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650" (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: '51 Nocaster Relic
- Neck Pickup: '51 Nocaster Relic
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1: Neck Pickup, Position 2: Neck and Bridge Pickup, Position 3: Bridge Pickup
- Bridge: 51/52 Tele Relic
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style w/ Fender Logo
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchment
- Case: Tweed Case
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