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Fender 52 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic

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Fender 52 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic

Fender

52 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic

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Product Info

Article Number: 597509
Brand: Fender
Model: 52 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic
Category: T Style Guitars
Price: $5,938.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This is a seriously gorgeous and well-playing Tele, built to nail that classic 50s vibe. The ash body gives it a fantastic snap and sustain, and those Custom Shop pickups have that sought-after Nocaster bite. It's perfect for players chasing authentic vintage tone and a relic'd aesthetic, but be prepared for a heftier instrument.

Product Description

  • Fender 52 Tele BLK Journeyman Relic
  • Electric Guitar
  • Custom Shop Model
  • Two-piece body: Ash
  • Neck: Plain grain
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Neck Profile: 52 Style "U"
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 21 Narrow tall frets
  • Pickup: Custom Shop Handwound '51 Nocaster Single Coils
  • Modern wiring
  • 1-Ply black pickguard
  • Vintage bridge with brass saddles
  • Fender vintage machine heads
  • Nickel hardware
  • Finish: Journeyman Relic
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes case and certificate
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Ash body delivers exceptional resonance and a bright, articulate tone.
  • • The '52 Style 'U' neck is incredibly comfortable and authentic to the era.
  • • Custom Shop Nocaster pickups offer a raw, vintage twang with surprising clarity.
  • • Journeyman Relic finish provides an aged aesthetic and broken-in feel.
CONS
  • • The ash body can make it noticeably heavier than more modern Teles.
  • • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility for modern genres.
  • • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many players.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple, 241 mm radius
Pickups Custom Shop Handwound '51 Nocaster Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 21 Narrow Tall
Bridge Vintage bridge with brass saddles
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Journeyman Relic process is primarily cosmetic, but the 'broken-in' feel can subtly soften the edges and slightly alter the resonance compared to a pristine finish.
Yes, the brass saddles offer a warmer, more complex tone with improved sustain and a slightly smoother feel compared to steel.
The '52 Style 'U' is noticeably thinner and rounder than many contemporary Fender necks, offering a vintage feel that some players find more comfortable.

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