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Key Features
- Weight: 7.43 lb
- Actual guitar photographed
- Super Heavy Relic finish delivers authentic road-worn '50s character
- Blackguard pickups provide classic Tele twang with rich dynamics
- Quartersawn maple neck offers stability and vintage feel
Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic, Faded Violin Burst Overview
The Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic is a raw, road-worn take on one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made. Finished in Faded Violin Burst with an extreme ageing treatment, it captures the look and feel of a Tele that’s seen decades of hard touring and studio work. The 2-piece select ash body delivers the unmistakable snap and bite of a classic Blackguard, while the flash coat lacquer allows the wood to resonate freely, giving you a lively, responsive tone with plenty of character and depth.
A 1-piece quartersawn maple neck shaped to a 1957 Soft "V" profile provides a substantial yet comfortable grip, paired with a 9.5 inch radius for a slightly more forgiving feel than vintage spec. Narrow tall frets make bends easier while keeping a traditional playing response. Loaded with Custom Shop hand-wound '50–'51 Blackguard pickups, this Tele delivers everything from sharp, cutting bridge tones to warm, rounded neck sounds. With vintage-style hardware and a stripped-back control layout, it’s a pure, expressive instrument built for players who want classic tone with serious attitude.
Product Ref: 357516
Full Description
View Full DescriptionSuper Heavy Relic with true vintage feel
The Super Heavy Relic finish gives this Telecaster a deeply worn, authentic appearance that goes far beyond light ageing. It recreates decades of use, with visible wear, checking, and exposed wood that make it feel like a genuine vintage instrument. The flash coat lacquer contributes to this effect, remaining thin enough to let the body resonate freely while also enhancing the aged aesthetic. It’s a finish that not only looks the part but also adds to the overall playing experience, giving you a guitar that feels broken-in from the first moment you pick it up.
Classic Blackguard Tele tone
The Custom Shop hand-wound '50–'51 Blackguard pickups are designed to capture the original Telecaster sound that defined early electric guitar tone. The bridge pickup delivers bright, cutting highs with plenty of bite and snap, making it perfect for articulate rhythm work and lead lines that need to stand out. The neck pickup offers a warmer, fuller sound that contrasts beautifully, while the middle position blends both for a balanced, versatile tone. Together, they provide a wide range of classic Tele sounds with strong dynamics and clarity.
Quartersawn maple neck with soft V profile
The 1-piece quartersawn maple neck adds both strength and tonal clarity, helping maintain stability over time while delivering a focused attack. The 1957 Soft "V" profile offers a comfortable grip that fills the hand without feeling overly bulky, making it well suited to both chord work and lead playing. Paired with a 9.5 inch radius and narrow tall frets, it strikes a balance between vintage feel and modern playability, allowing for smoother bends and more controlled fretting across the neck.
Vintage hardware and solid construction
This Telecaster stays true to its roots with a 3-saddle American Vintage strings-through-body bridge featuring brass saddles, delivering classic sustain and intonation. Vintage-style tuning machines provide reliable tuning stability, while the simple control layout keeps operation intuitive and direct. Every component is chosen to reflect the feel and function of an early '50s Tele, while benefiting from the precision of Custom Shop construction. It’s a guitar built to perform consistently while maintaining an unmistakable vintage character.
Specifications
- Product Name: Fender Custom Shop 1952 Telecaster Super Heavy Relic, Faded Violin Burst
- Product Code: 9231016759
Body
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Body Style: Solid Body
- Body Material: 2-Piece Select Ash
- Body Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
- Body: 2-Piece Select Ash
Neck & Fretboard
- Headstock: Telecaster
- Neck Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple
- Neck Finish: Flash Coat Lacquer
- Neck Shape: 1957 Soft "V"
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: 1-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fret Size: Narrow Tall (6105)
- Position Inlays: Black Micarta Dot - 0.25"
- Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- String Nut: Bone
Hardware & Electronics
- Bridge: 3-Saddle American Vintage Strings-Through-Body Tele with Brass Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style with Fender Logo
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt with Custom Shop "V" Logo, Serialized
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
- Neck Pickup: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-'51 Blackguard
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
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