Fender 52 Tele BTB JM Relic MN
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52 Tele BTB JM Relic MN
Product Info
Article Number:
604730
Brand:
Fender
Model:
52 Tele BTB JM Relic MN
Category:
T Style Guitars
Price:
$5,938.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously dialed-in Tele, a love letter to the early '50s vibe. The ash body and those Nocaster pickups give you that unmistakable Tele bite and warmth, and the relic finish just nails the vintage aesthetic. Ideal for players craving authentic vintage tone and feel, especially those into blues, country, or rockabilly.
Product Description
- Fender 52 Tele BTB JM Relic MN
- Electric Guitar
- 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
- Pickups: 2 hand-wound Custom Shop '51 Nocaster single coils
- Modern wiring
- Single-ply black hardware
- Vintage bridge with brass saddles
- Fender vintage machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Finish: Journeyman Relic
- Colour: Butterscotch Blonde
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body provides focused, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • The '52 U-neck profile is incredibly comfortable and authentic to the era.
- • Hand-wound '51 Nocaster pickups deliver classic Tele twang and warmth.
- • Relic finish adds vintage character and a broken-in feel straight from the box.
CONS
- • The shorter 648mm scale might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many guitarists.
- • Relic finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to those preferring a pristine look.
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
Brass saddles offer a slightly warmer and more articulate tone compared to steel, adding a touch of complexity and sustain to the notes.
It's noticeably rounder and fuller than a modern 'C' shape, offering a vintage feel; some players might find it thicker, while others will adore its comfort.
The relicing is cosmetic, leaving a substantial layer of finish for protection; it's designed to look aged, not fragile, but handle with care as you would any vintage instrument.
