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Key Features
The Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster Relic is all you dreamed a guitar could be. It's gorgeous, displaying a custom Relic finish with aged, nocaster blonde paintwork and the care and attention of the world-renowned Custom Shop builders. It may look antique, but it feels like an instrument tailor made for your comfort, thanks to its addictive, easy playing response. And once you hear the transcendent tones that Fender have imbued through this special instrument, you won't want to put it down.
Impeccable Telecaster character. Every detail on this Custom Shop '50s Tele has been measured, adjusted and tweaked to derive the ultimate playing experience. Chief among these are the Blackguard pickups that sing with '50s chime. Crisp and articulate, these are voiced to recreate the vaunted classic Tele twang, but also contain enough muscle for modern bite and grit for when you need an edge to your music. Combined with the heavenly feel of a lacquered neck and maple fretboard, you get sublime sonics that only the Fender Custom Shop could create.
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Fender are proven specialists when it comes to pickup design. And the Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster demonstrates this to its full extent with a powerful duo of searing '50/'51 Blackguard single-coil pickups. Using wider Alnico magnets and period correct wiring, your tone will sing with the true character of the early '50s era. A fat, punching mid-range and low-end will offer all the textured rhythms you require out of your playing. Not to mention the bright, snappy high frequencies - perfect for twanging cleans and crunchy solos alike.
Its voice is vintage. But the Blackguard pickups excel on the modern stage, too. A three-way selector offers a range of voicings by bypassing the volume and tone controls for direct output. It's this distinctive wiring that produces the heritage tone with excellent clarity and articulation. All resulting from the authentic beauty of hand-wound design.
It's not enough to just sound '50s. It has to feel '50s, too. Luckily, Fender have ensured that every aspect of this 1951 style Telecaster 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 10/56 ''V''-shaped neck fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, whilst providing a smooth, worn-in feel through its entirety. And its AA Flame Quartersawn 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.
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 period finishes. The 1951 Telecaster features a stunning Relic finish for that sought-after worn guitar look. It perfects the appearance of an instrument that’s been gigged with and loved for many years and would be unmistakable alongside guitars from that era. Giving you 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 classic Aged Nocaster Blonde paintwork to top it off, this Custom Shop Telecaster puts fiery fifties verve into your hands..
An instrument of such individuality needs protecting. Which is why the Fender Custom Shop 1951 Telecaster comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument on the road, with the peace of mind that it will be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your guitar - the deluxe hardshell case makes transporting between venues simple and stress-free. You also get a certificate of authenticity to let you know this is the genuine article. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
It needs no introduction. The Fender Custom Shop has been on the minds of musicians for decades now. Having a long legacy of quality craftsmanship and a reputation for making some of the best instruments in the world, it guarantees an exceptional playing experience. You can be sure that this instrument will live up to expectations - it's got all the hallmarks of a premium standard craft. Get ready for greatness.