Fender 52 Tele Black Relic LH
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52 Tele Black Relic LH
Product Info
Article Number:
604737
Brand:
Fender
Model:
52 Tele Black Relic LH
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$6,708.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed 52 Tele Relic is a serious piece of craftsmanship. The ash body and vintage pickups nail that classic Tele twang, while the relic'd finish gives it a worn-in feel. It's perfect for the discerning player seeking an authentic, high-end vintage experience and the comfortable neck profile makes it surprisingly playable.
Product Description
- Fender 52 Tele Black Relic LH
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Custom Shop model
- Two-piece body: Ash
- Neck: Plain Grain maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: ´52 style "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale: 648 mm
- 21 narrow tall frets
- Pickup: 2 hand-wound Custom Shop ‘51 Nocaster single coils
- Modern wiring
- Single-ply black pickguard
- Vintage bridge with brass saddles
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Black
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers exceptional resonance and a bright, articulate tone.
- • ’52 style ‘U’ neck profile offers a comfortable, vintage-feeling grip.
- • Hand-wound ‘51 Nocaster pickups provide a raw, authentic Telecaster voice.
- • Brass saddles on the vintage bridge improve sustain and vintage tonal accuracy.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, isn’t for everyone and can be fragile.
- • The shorter 648mm scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • High-end price point places it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Two-piece Ash
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Hand-wound Custom Shop ‘51 Nocaster Single Coils
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
21 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Vintage bridge with brass saddles
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relicing is primarily cosmetic; Fender’s Custom Shop ensures the guitar remains structurally sound, though the finish is more susceptible to wear.
They're meticulously designed to replicate the tonal characteristics of those early pickups – thinner, more brittle, and less output than modern pickups.
Absolutely; Fender's Custom Shop prioritizes parity between left- and right-handed models, ensuring equal build quality and component selection.
