Fender 52 Tele BLK Relic
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Fender
52 Tele BLK Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
597519
Brand:
Fender
Model:
52 Tele BLK Relic
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious contender for players chasing that authentic early-’50s Tele vibe. The Custom Shop build quality is undeniable, and the Nocaster pickups deliver a gorgeous, slightly raw tone perfect for blues, country, and classic rock. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the feel and tone are exceptional for the discerning vintage Tele enthusiast.
Product Description
- Fender 52 Tele BLK Relic
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Model
- Selected 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
- Pickups: 2 Custom Shop Handwound ‘51 Nocaster Single Coils
- Single-ply white pickguard
- Modern wiring
- Vintage bridge with brass saddles
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- 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 provides a comfortable, familiar vintage feel.
- • Custom Shop handwound pickups offer a nuanced, authentic Nocaster voice.
- • Brass saddles on the vintage bridge enhance sustain and improve intonation.
CONS
- • The relicing, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all players.
- • Ash bodies can be somewhat prone to finish checking with age and use.
- • The shorter 648mm scale limits low-end extension compared to longer scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Plain Grain Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
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 relicing is purely cosmetic and shouldn't impact playability, though some may perceive a slight change in resonance due to the wood's altered vibration.
Fender's Custom Shop strives for accuracy, but modern winding techniques and materials mean they're an interpretation rather than a perfect reproduction of original '51 pickups.
The 9.5” radius offers a comfortable, slightly rounded feel that's easier for chording than modern flat profiles, providing a classic vintage playing experience.
